How to Find Legitimate Work from Home Jobs Online

14 min readDec 9, 2020

Coronavirus global threat increased the need for information on how to find legitimate work from home jobs (telecommute).

We are staying at home and not going out as suggested by the government and medical scientists, due to the global threat of Coronavirus (“Covid-19) we all deal with.

In times like these where enterprises shut down their offices and everyone is directed towards working from home (wherever this is applicable), there is a big increase in Google for searches like “work from home“.

Query: “work from home” search demand breakout after Coronavirus

You may see the Google trend for the query below.

According to Google Trends, this is the increase in demand for the search query “work from home” worldwide after the Coronavirus (covid_19) threat appeared.

So I decided to research and prepare an article with you with resources on how to find legitimate work from home jobs online and how to claim the right telecommuting (remote) employment according to your:

Current skillset
Niche
Employment preference
Location worldwide (Europe, USA, etc)

According to Skill Crush (quoted next) are some real and legitimate options to find remote, online, telecommuting or work-at-home jobs that you can dive into and do your research which ones fit your situation best.

1. FLEXJOBS

FlexJobs has over 50 remote jobs categories, with positions ranging from freelance gigs, to part-time work, to full-time jobs, with remote careers varying from entry-level to executive.

The best part?

FlexJobs screens their jobs before posting, so you don’t have to dig through any less than reputable opportunities.

The virtual job board currently hosts more than 20,000 work-at-home and digital nomad job postings.

2. REMOTE.CO

Remote.co hand-curates their list of remote jobs.

These listings include customer service positions, design opportunities, developer jobs, recruiter and HR roles, sales jobs, and other remote work (including writers, managers, and marketers).

Remote.co’s virtual job board also has the handy feature of allowing you to search or browse by job type.

3. JUSTREMOTE

JustRemote is dedicated to building a better remote job platform, allowing job seekers to find their perfect role quickly and easily.

JustRemote covers many job verticals including Development, Marketing and Design, HR, and Customer Success positions.

You can filter roles by location, and their virtual job board clearly highlights whether positions have specific country or time overlap requirements.

4. VIRTUAL VOCATIONS

Virtual Vocations’ jobs board features telecommuting positions in job fields like technical writing and paralegal.

The site was started by a stay-at-home mom who was frustrated with a lack of legitimate remote job listings online, and today the company is run by an entirely remote team.

In addition to their jobs board, the site’s blog has great tips, including this article on how to pick up a seasonal remote gig during the holidays.

5. PANGIAN

Pangian is on a mission to unite all five continents by connecting remote-minded companies with remote employees.

Their virtual job board provides a robust list of open, remote positions including web development, UX design, content creation, and digital marketing.

Pangian also gives users the option to start an account and participate in their online community, where employers have a chance to learn more about potential employees’ specific skills, interests, and backgrounds.

6. WE WORK REMOTELY

With a simple, straightforward layout, this virtual job board is a catch-all of remote, work from home jobs from customer service, to web design, to programming.

Living up to their stated goal of ”finding the most qualified people in the most unexpected place,” the We Work Remotely site connects over 130,000 monthly users with telecommuting opportunities.

It’s your ticket to remote employment in no time.

7. REMOTIVE

Remotive is a bi-monthly newsletter for job seekers interested in working remotely.

In addition to news about how to get hired at remote jobs and tips on life as a digital nomad, the newsletter also has a robust listing of remote positions.

Remotive’s job listings are broken down by job type — sales, support, product engineering, marketing, etc. — making it easy to find the specific kind of job you’re looking for.

8. SKIP THE DRIVE

With a catchy (and appropriate) name, a handy resources tab that lists authors to follow and sites to check for advice in the world of working remotely, and a reliable list of remote jobs, this virtual job board is true to its eponymous mission.

If you use the resources Skip the Drive provides, you can truly swap your ugly morning gridlock for a leisurely telecommute.

9. REMOTE OK

Remote OK is a remote job site that tags all of their job listings, making it simple and easy to set filters for the specific listings you want.

You can choose to filter jobs posted by recruiters, by experience level (junior, senior, etc.), by job type (sales, marketing, design, dev, and more), and even whether they’re tech or non-tech related jobs (of course even the “non-tech” jobs — things like analysts and marketers — will benefit from some basic tech skills).

10. WORKING NOMADS

Working Nomads is a newsletter serviced dedicated to busy digital nomads.

When you sign up for the service, Working Nomads will then deliver a curated list of remote jobs directly to your inbox.

You can choose daily or weekly emails, then keep moving to the next city while the telecommuting job search comes to you.

11. JOBSPRESSO

Jobspresso features a wide range of curated jobs in tech, marketing, customer support, and more.

You can search their virtual job board for openings and post your resume to be searched and seen by potential employers.

12. EUROPEREMOTELY

If you’re a job seeker looking to work remotely in European time zones (whether you’re from Europe or not), you’ll want to check out EuropeRemotely.

This virtual job board is full of job listings from companies that are happy to work with at-home and remote employees who are interesting in doing work based on European time zones.

13. JOBSCRIBE

Jobscribe is a site that sends out daily emails to job seekers with remote job listings at tech startups.

Web designers, web developers, mobile app designers, and digital marketers can specify their focus and receive listings for corresponding remote and work-from-home positions.

14. WFH.IO

Wfh.io focuses exclusively on remote digital and tech jobs.

They include remote jobs in product management, software engineering, web engineering, customer support, marketing, and more.

15. OUTSOURCELY

Outsourcely pairs up remote workers with employers seeking both full and part-time employees.

You can browse for jobs by category: design & multimedia, web development, writing & content, customer service, sales & marketing, and more.

Tech-Related Online Job Boards

Remote Companies That Offer Flexible Schedules, High Pay, and Creative Work.

16. POWERTOFLY

PowerToFly is a dream come true for female job seekers interested in working remotely.

PowerToFly focuses on matching women in tech with remote and work-from-home jobs.

If you join the site’s talent database, you’ll then go through a vetting process and get matched for a paid trial (a 2–4 week test period) with a potential employer.

The site was started by two tech-savvy moms who were dedicated to making other women’s digital nomad dreams a reality, and PowerToFly continues that mission today.

17. LANDING.JOBS

While Landing Jobs doesn’t have a huge section of their tech job opportunities dedicated to working remotely, they do carefully curate their listings.

As a bonus perk — unlike many job boards — their site allows you to filter your search for jobs that are either fully remote, partially remote, or even remote within physical commuting distance.

18. AUTHENTIC JOBS

Authentic Jobs bills itself as the “the job board for web professionals.” While its position listings aren’t remote specific, working remotely is common in tech, which means you’ll find plenty of remote listings here.

Just click the “wireless logo” the site uses for its jobs search and then filter by remote jobs. This is a beautifully designed and easy to use virtual job board, reflective of its focus on providing job opportunities for web designers and web developers.

19. DRIBBBLE

Dribbble is most often known as a pillar site for freelance web designers to share their portfolios and find their next gig — but it has a lesser known jobs listing feature, too.

There’s a location tab on top of the screen where you can click “remote / anywhere” and then be off to the races finding your next work-from-home gig.

20. ANGELLIST

Have you always dreamed of working for a tech startup, but don’t live in a tech hub? That’s the beauty of working remotely — it doesn’t matter!

If you head over to AngelList — a top source for startup job listings — you can enter a for a job search and click “Remote OK” when you’re prompted for your search type.

Then — tech hub or not — you can find a startup that’s right for you.

21. STACK OVERFLOW

Stack Overflow is a go-to source for web development Q&A, but it also has a jobs board with listings for tech positions (especially web developers).

Enter “remote” in the location field when you go to search, and you’ll bring up a list of more than 2,000 work-from-home and digital nomad jobs that fit the bill.

22. GITHUB JOBS

GitHub is another hotbed of web development activity — web developers use GitHub as a repository from projects they’re working on where they can share code, questions, and discoveries with other programmers.

But, like Stack Overflow, it also has a job’s board, including an entire category devoted to remote jobs.

Because it’s GitHub, the jobs are web development-focused, with remote listings from all over the world.

GitHub even posts their own job openings on this board.

Freelance and Corporate Contract Online Jobs

23. TOPTAL BUSINESS

Toptal Business focuses on connecting business consultants with freelance corporate engagements.

As a consultant, you can choose to only focus on remote work, and you can be choosy about working on projects (and with clients) you are passionate about.

Whether you bring e-mail marketing expertise to the table, or you’re a whiz at building financial models, the Toptal Business site and model is both digital nomad and freelance friendly.

24. FIVERR

With jobs starting at just $5 a pop, Fiverr is an handy site for finding your first freelance gigs and building up a portfolio fast.

The Fiverr site focuses on “gigs” or “micro-jobs,” like editing an image in Photoshop, designing a Facebook ad, or brainstorming SEO-rank-worthy article titles.

You can also add any specific skills or credentials you have to your listings, allowing you to make a lot more than $5 on each job.

25. UPWORK

Upwork features freelance remote job listings in a suite of categories: things like virtual assistants, mobile app developers, and copywriters. Companies like Zendesk, Dropbox, and Airbnb use the site to hire remote freelancers, so if you’re ready to start doing freelance work for some major clients without having to set foot in an office, create your Upwork profile ASAP.

26. FREELANCER.COM

Freelancer.com claims to be “The World’s Largest Outsourcing Marketplace,” and it’s chock full of remote freelancing gigs.

With over 13 million users, it features freelance jobs for PHP developers, content writers, and web designers alike.

All you need to do is make a profile, and then you’re able to start bidding on jobs.

27. FREELANCERMAP.COM

FreelancerMap allows users to search thousands of active IT projects looking for remote, freelance team members.

The site has a global reach, with projects currently listed on their front page from companies in the US, Australia, and the Czech Republic.

28. COWORKS

Coworks is a freelance work platform for creative job seekers (graphic designers, illustrators, web designers, etc).

The site has connected over 2,000 clients with freelance work, catering to brands like Decathlon, Starcom, and BBH.

29. GUN.IO

Gun.io is a freelance platform designed for specifically for freelance web developers.

You can sign up through GitHub (so make sure your GitHub profile is up to date and active), and they’ll help match you up with companies that need your services.

General Interest Remote (Online / Work from Home) Job Boards

30. THE MUSE

With a gorgeous user interface and extensive information about all the companies and jobs they feature, The Muse makes remote job searching feel easy.

In addition to being able to search the best remote job opportunities listed on the site, you can avail yourself of The Muse’s top notch content highlighting remote work opportunities and tips to get started.

31. INDEED

Indeed pulls job data from across the internet and around the world, making it one of the most robust job search engines going. As of this writing, an Indeed search for remote jobs yields over 2,000 listings across positions as varied as cruise ship staff, clean energy interns, and SEO experts.

32. CAREER BUILDER

The Career Builder jobs site claims to be the largest online employment website in the United States.

Simply type in “telecommute” or “remote” as a keyword, and you’ll find more than 9,000 part-time, contract, and full-time jobs from brands like Forever 21 Inc, Xerox, and Univision.

33. IDEALIST

Idealist isn’t an exclusively remote job board, but it still has hundreds of remote job listings worldwide (just click on “Remote” under locations).

The catch here is that all of these jobs are with organizations and nonprofits that are committed to making a positive difference in the world.

Work from wherever in the world you want, get paid, AND contribute to a worthy cause?

That’s the definition of a remote win.

Now, after you have gone through each resource and after realizing which are the best fit for you to use, it is time to start applying for these remote work-at-home (telecommuting) job opportunities that are keen to hire remote employees, freelancers, contractors, partners, etc.

How do you pitch a remote work job opportunity? Quoting Jenny Beres

Here, I will be sharing with you a resource by my high-end sales Coach, Jenny Beres who kindly offers for free her pitching tips on how to stand out from your competition that still uses obsolete strategies to land remote jobs and win in this new and challenging era.

Jenny Beres shares the following pitching advice.

“We know it’s scary, but right now there are companies who need your skills if they are going to navigate this crazy time.

They are being forced to pivot fast — and they need help.

Your skills, your creative genius IS what’s going to keep our economy afloat during these uncertain times.

If you consistently apply the strategy below, we’re confident that you won’t just find a way to make ends meet now — but you just might end up with a successful business that sustains you permanently.

Ready? Let’s dive in.

Here’s what you’ll need:

#1: An email account

A plain Jane Gmail account works just fine.

In fact, it works best with this strategy.

Don’t waste your time with a website, especially not right now. (And maybe not ever

)

#2: Internet access (which you must have if you’re reading this

)

#3: A professional skill

E.g. Writing, social media management, email marketing, SEO, graphic design, bookkeeping, administration, developing and other tech-related skills, etc. (All things you can learn on the job with a little bit of raw talent and a Google search or two btw).

STEP 1

Pick up the low-hanging fruit first

Never thought I’d compare companies like Disney to an apple — but it’s strange times we’re living in, isn’t it?

Right now, there are two types of low-hanging fruit that I see everywhere online:

Companies (like Disney — no really, DISNEY) that are having to adjust to the fact that the way they do business has completely changed overnight — meaning they are now 100% remote, or their “old” way of selling isn’t going to work during a pandemic. These brands need help adjusting to either, and, or both.
Companies that are getting slaughtered by the “demand” from the pandemic. Think food delivery services, personal products etc. These companies need all hands on deck and a lot of extra help.

To snag these opportunities you have to know where they’re reaching out for help.

Here are some resources where you can find posted gigs and jobs.

Please note that if you see something you like that’s been posted as an in-house opportunity from before the pandemic, reach out as a remote worker!

They likely still need the position, or better yet an adapted version of it to help them get through this tough time.

Also, these sites that have a mix of remote, freelance and W2 listings — also have a search bar. Remember to put “remote” as your location and you’ll find the most recent posts.

You can find opportunities on:

Upwork.com
Indeed.com
Trendingjobs.com
Glassdoor.com
Ziprecruiter.com
Journalismjobs.com (all types of media related gigs)
Remoteok.io
Craiglist.com (don’t spend a ton of time on here, but I’ve found great stuff, that led to lucrative long-term work from companies you’d recognize (even during the years of the Craigslist killer) — the perk here is since you’re looking for remote, you can search ANY city’s listings.

Also!

Don’t overlook Google.

Google freelance or remote + type of gig you’re looking for and a wide, wonderful world of opportunity will unlock.

STEP 2

Respond to the listing in a way that catches their attention.

Please.

Demonstrate that you are ALIVE.

Meaning, this isn’t a resume.

Don’t write a “dear sir or madam” or “to whom it may concern” email.

Don’t attach your last ten years of work history.

It’s not 1985 anymore, folks.

If this week has taught us anything — it’s that innovation wins.

And change is inevitable.

Also don’t get deterred by qualifications like degrees, etc.

If you can do the job, you can do the job — and the way you respond to them will demonstrate this.

This is EXACTLY how I started my first six-figure earning freelance business and had great clients within a week, with no degree and no experience.

My emails were chosen over thousands of other people — consistently, so I’m confident this will work for you too!

Here’s how to break down your reply when responding to gigs:

Break it down into 4 snappy, informative paragraphs.

1. Subject Line:

Catchy, clear that includes what they are looking for in the posted gig (unless otherwise specified). Don’t be afraid to use humor!

Ex: Creative, Corona-free Copywriter Ready To Slay

2. First Paragraph

Regurgitate specifically what they are looking for, but like, with a pulse!

E.g. “Are you still looking for a talented copywriter, who can spin a phrase, write copy that helps put people at ease and encourages them to buy during a pandemic? If, so you found her — and I’m ready to start immediately ;)”

3. Second Paragraph

Briefly, explain your skillsets in a way that doesn’t make the person reading want to pass out.

Remember, they get lots of replies — so you DO want to be informative, but without sounding like a resume.

If you DO have experience this is the time to mention it — if you don’t, focus on your raw skillsets instead.

Raw talent is precious. Don’t discredit it.

E.g. “As a copywriter, with 2 years of marketing experience, I’m creative, flexible, and work amazingly well under pressure (uh, hello?) and have never missed a deadline. My work covers the gamut from blogs to website copy, emails, and everything in between. I’m particularly skilled at adapting company messaging to what’s going on in the world and I collaborate like a boss.

”

4. Third Paragraph

Include something personal about who you are as a human to work with.

E.g. “For the record, I never take critiques (or anything) personally, have my mother to thank for my obsession with manners and great grammar — and am an overall fun, effective, and kickbutt copywriter to work with.

And I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and help us all thrive during this crazy pandemic.”

5. Fourth Paragraph

Sign off.

Not dramatically.

Not waving your hankie in the wind, hoping they’ll call.

Simple works best.

E.g. “Talk soon + Stay Healthy!

I recommend that you try and send anywhere between 5–10 of these a day.

By doing this, you help businesses thrive, you thrive, and we keep the economy pumping during uncertain times.

You may even love this so much — you end up with a thriving business over the next few months and don’t end up going back to the office.

To find more free resources on how to build a business you love and support landing supercool gigs right now, join our free community: Six and Up: A Community for Freelancers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs (bit.ly/6andupgroup).”

Joanna: I hope you enjoyed the resources to find remote, work from home work opportunities and that you will use Jenny’s innovative advice to land your next legitimate telecommute job very soon.

Stay safe and take all the precautionary measures to deal with our current crisis!

Thank you for your time.

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