We Work Remotely review

How it works

You can browse listings without an account. A basic free account lets you save jobs, follow companies and receive a tailored feed. Listings are grouped by category, such as programming, design, DevOps, sales and marketing, and customer support. You can filter by region or time zone and by company. Most applications go to the employer through the listing's instructions, such as an email address or a link. The site says job seekers do not pay to browse or apply.

Pros and cons

Who it is for

We Work Remotely suits experienced remote workers in technology, design and marketing who want a board where every listing is remote. It is less suited to hourly remote work, customer service in general or first-job searches. Remote OK and Wellfound cover overlapping markets, and our guide on the best sites for remote jobs in the USA compares them side by side.

Browsing by category and time zone

Start with the category that matches your work, then narrow by time zone if the employer requires overlap with a specific region. Many remote roles still expect you to be available during set hours, so check the working hours in the description before you apply.

Save listings that fit, then read each one fully. Remote listings can hide important details, such as whether the role is contract or employee, whether it requires a particular country of residence, or whether there is a trial task. Our guide on how to find remote jobs with no experience explains which details matter most for early-career applicants.

Applying and avoiding fake remote jobs

Remote roles attract scams because many people want to work from home. Be cautious with any listing that asks you to pay for training, software or equipment, to deposit a check, or to share bank details before an interview. Legitimate remote employers rarely need money from you at any stage.

Before you share personal data, confirm that the company has a working website, real staff and a verifiable address. Check the company on a professional network and ask for a video interview before any financial details are discussed.

Pricing and what employers pay

Job seekers do not pay to browse or apply on We Work Remotely, according to the site's support page. Employers pay to post listings, and the site's public information describes paid postings for companies. A paid listing is a marketing choice by the employer, so it does not mean a role is safer or better paid.

If you see a page that charges you to access the board or to reserve a job, do not pay, and go directly to the official site by typing the address yourself.

Alternatives worth comparing

Remote OK is another remote-only board with a broad range of categories. Wellfound focuses on startup roles, and Dice is useful for technology contract work. For a general remote search across many fields, read our guide on the best sites for remote jobs in the USA.