Best Remote Job Boards for Software Developers
The most useful remote job boards for developers, what each is good for, and how to check whether a remote job is open to your country.
There are dozens of remote job boards, and many show the same listings. Rather than checking all of them, pick a few that suit your experience and location, and use them well. Here are the ones developers use most, and what each is good for.
Job boards change their features over time, so check each site's current details yourself.
General remote job boards#
We Work Remotely#
We Work Remotely is one of the longest-running remote-only job boards, with a dedicated programming category. Listings usually state location restrictions, so read each post carefully.
Remote OK#
Remote OK lists a large number of remote tech jobs and lets you filter by tags such as technology and region.
Remotive#
Remotive is a curated remote job board with a software development category and filters for location.
Himalayas#
Himalayas focuses on remote jobs and makes company time-zone and location requirements easy to see, which saves time when you're outside the US and Europe.
Working Nomads#
Working Nomads collects remote listings from many sources and categorises them, which makes it a useful aggregator.
Startup and tech-focused platforms#
Wellfound#
Wellfound (formerly AngelList Talent) focuses on startups. Many listings show salary ranges and whether remote work is open internationally.
Hacker News "Who is hiring?"#
Every month, a "Who is hiring?" thread on Hacker News collects job posts directly from companies, many of them technical startups. Search the thread for "REMOTE" and your region, and follow each post's application instructions exactly.
LinkedIn#
LinkedIn Jobs has the most listings overall. Filter by "Remote", then check each post's location rules. Also:
- Set your profile's job preferences to show you're open to remote roles.
- Follow remote-first companies you'd like to work for.
- Message recruiters directly with a short, specific note.
Vetted talent networks#
Some platforms screen developers through tests and interviews, then match them with companies (for example Arc and Turing). Pros: they handle sourcing and sometimes contracts. Cons: the vetting can be long, and you depend on the platform for matches. Read their terms carefully, especially how and when you're paid.
Freelance marketplaces#
Platforms like Upwork are a different route: project-based client work rather than long-term roles. They can be a good way to build international experience, but competition and platform fees are significant. Our guide on setting your rate as a remote developer helps you price your work.
How to tell if a job is open to you#
Before applying, check for:
- Location lists: "Remote (Worldwide)", "Remote (APAC)", "Remote (EU only)".
- Time-zone rules: "UTC±3", "4 hours overlap with EST".
- Legal phrases: "must have the right to work in…", "US citizens only".
- The company's hiring setup: do they use an employer of record or contractors? See employer of record explained.
Applying to roles that exclude your country wastes your time and theirs.
Use them efficiently#
- Set up alerts for your stack and "worldwide" or your region on two or three boards, rather than browsing every day.
- Apply early. Remote roles get many applicants, and many companies review in order.
- Keep a tracker (company, role, link, date, status) so you can follow up.
- Tailor each application: a short note that mentions the company specifically and your time-zone availability. See how to find remote developer jobs from Sri Lanka for application tips.
Avoid scams#
Legitimate employers never ask you to pay for a job, training or equipment. Be suspicious of chat-only interviews, unrealistic salaries and early requests for bank or identity details. Check that the company and recruiter are real before sharing anything personal.
Key takeaways#
- Choose two or three boards that suit your level and region, and set up alerts.
- Always check location, time-zone and legal requirements before applying.
- Use LinkedIn and company career pages alongside job boards.
- Consider vetted networks and freelance marketplaces, but read their terms.
- Never pay to get a job.
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