Searching for Remote Jobs

Try different keywords, phrases, and locations

• Try different words in the search and location fields

• Enter your job title, industry, or keyword in the search field

• In the location field, you can search by region, state, country, or radius

• Leave the location field empty for results with no location limit

Use filters

• Use the Remote filter to narrow your results (if available)

• Some remote jobs are tied to a specific city or state. You can do others from anywhere. The location field helps you check the difference

Searching for sponsorships

There isn't a filter for this. Try keywords such as "visa sponsorship."

For example, this search will list programmer jobs. The job posts may show:

• "Candidates needing visa sponsorship encouraged to apply"

• "Don't provide visa sponsorship"

"Work-from-home" doesn't always mean you can work from anywhere. Company policies, laws, and tax rules can vary by state or country.

Best practices

• Contact the employer directly if you're unsure.
• Send an Indeed Message after the employer contacts you to confirm the location.

Remote work scams are common. Scammers target people searching for flexible work with offers that seem too good to be true.

Warning signs for remote work scams

Requests for upfront payment

• Be careful if a job asks you to pay money up front.

• Some jobs may involve standard costs for tools or supplies. 

• However, asking you to pay for things like training, background checks, or equipment before you start can be a sign of a scam.

Vague or badly written job descriptions

• Not clear about job duties or tasks

• Spelling and grammar errors

• No information about the company and what it does

• Real jobs have clear job descriptions with specific tasks and company details

Unrealistic pay

• Promising easy money for little work or no experience

• Real jobs offer fair pay based on experience and discuss salary openly

Unusual interview process

• Immediate job offers

• Hiring without an interview or screening process

• No discussion of salary or benefits

Personal information requests too early

• Asking for banking details, Social Security number, or credit card information early in the process

• Real jobs only ask for this information after you accept an offer

Pressure tactics

• Rushing you to accept an offer or start right away

• Creating a sense of urgency

Suspicious communication

• Only communicating through text or messaging apps

• Using Gmail, Yahoo, or other personal email instead of a company email

• No company website, address, or phone number you can verify

What to do if you suspect a scam

• Don't respond to suspicious messages.

• Report the job posting or message to Indeed.

• Block the sender if possible.

• Don't send money or personal financial information.

• Document all communication.

• Contact local authorities if you believe you've been scammed.

1. Click or tap Job preferences on your profile.

2. Select Add remote

3. Choose one or more desired work settings:

1. Remote

2. Hybrid work

3. In-person

4. Click or tap Save.

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Question: Some job listings have locations like "Remote-MI," or "Remote in North Carolina." Does that mean I can work anywhere?

Answer: Maybe. Remote work rules differ by state and company. For example, some jobs require that you live in a certain location even when you can work from home. We encourage you to contact the company if you aren't sure.

Question: Can I search for "hybrid remote" jobs on Indeed?

Answer: Yes. Depending on your location, you may find a Hybrid filter. You can also type "hybrid remote" in the search field.