Remote Jobs Hiring: How to Get a Home-Based Job Online 2026 (With Trusted Websites)

Today, the term “remote job” has become a common one. Many people from Nigeria and other African countries are looking for work that they can do from home via a computer and the internet, without having to be in a company office.

Some companies in the US, Europe, Asia, and even Africa, hire workers from different countries, paying them via bank transfer, Payoneer, PayPal, or other payment methods, as long as you have the skills.

But the problem is:

• There are many scams
• There are many illegal jobs (for example, rubbing personal data, hacking, scraping that violates policy)
• Some “remote job” posts on social media are not real companies, they just take the money and disappear.

In this article, we will:

1. Explain the definition of remote work and its types
2. Compare the skill sets that are commonly sought after in remote jobs
3. Provide a list of legitimate websites that hire remote workers
4. Provide advice on CVs, profiles, and how to avoid scams
5. Ensure that your writing is legal, honest, and follows AdSense policies – no politics, no deception, no fake promises.

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1. What is a Remote Job?

A remote job is work that you do:

• Without going to a physical company office
• You use a computer, tablet, or phone
• You connect with your bosses/teammates via email, Zoom, Slack, or other apps
• You send/receive work online.

Some remote jobs are:

• Full–time – you work like an office job, but from home
• Part–time – you work a few hours a day
• Freelance/contract – you are given a project to work on, when you finish, you get paid.

2. Types of Remote Jobs That Are Currently Available

Here are some of the “popular” remote jobs that researchers and experts are seeing most often around the world:

1. Content Writing / Copywriting
2. Virtual Assistant (VA)
3. Customer Support / Chat Support
4. Social Media Manager
5. Graphic Design / UI Design
6. Web Development / Software Engineering
7. Data Entry (legit, not fake) / Data Annotation
8. Online Tutoring / Teaching
9. Digital Marketing (SEO, Ads, Email marketing)
10. Transcription, Translation, Subtitling

You don’t have to be a programmer; there are many types of jobs that require good English, smarts, and a good internet connection.

3. Important Things Before You Apply for a Remote Job

Before you start using websites, prepare the following:

1. Good CV / Resume
   • The preferred styles are English, clean layout
   • List your skills, experience, and education.
2. LinkedIn Profile
   • It helps to see you as a genuine person
   • Employers often check LinkedIn before hiring.
3. Professional Email
   • Example: firstname.lastname@gmail.com
   • Avoid using bad names like “badboy…”, “yahoo…”, etc.
4. Equipment
   • A working computer
   • A moderately fast internet
   • A quiet place to sit (in case a meeting comes up).
5. English Communication
   • Most companies use English
   • Even if you are Hausa, insist on learning good written English.

4. Legit Remote Jobs Hiring Sites

Now let’s get to the part that most people are looking for: legitimate websites where you can find remote jobs.

This list is not a scam, they are the most popular job boards / platforms used around the world. But you still have to do your own research on the company that hired you.

4.1. Indeed – Global Job Search (Including Remote Jobs)

Indeed is one of the largest job websites in the world. It has a “Remote” option for job type.

🔗 Official website:
https://www.indeed.com

How to do it:

1. Log in to the site
2. Type “remote” or the type of job you are looking for (e.g. “remote customer support”)
3. Leave the location blank or “Remote”
4. Look at the postings that companies make.

Indeed aggregates jobs from many countries, and you can usually see:

• Company name
• Salary (in some cases)
• Whether the job is remote or hybrid.

4.2. LinkedIn Jobs – The Power of Networking in Remote Hiring

LinkedIn is not just a social network for professionals; it also has a large jobs section.

🔗 Official website:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs

How to do it:

1. Create your LinkedIn profile
2. Go to the Jobs section
3. Select the “Remote” filter in Job Type / Location
4. Search for jobs like: “Remote writer”, “Remote virtual assistant”, “Remote developer”.

Benefits:

• Most reputable companies use LinkedIn
• Recruiters can send you a DM if they find your profile a good fit.

4.3. Upwork – Freelance Remote Jobs

Upwork is a popular freelance platform, where companies and individuals hire freelancers from all over the world.

🔗 Official website:
https://www.upwork.com

On Upwork you can find jobs in fields such as:

• Writing
• Graphic design
• Programming
• Virtual assistance
• Translation, and more.

Process:

1. Create a good profile (skills, portfolio)
2. Apply for jobs (projects) and send proposals
3. If you are successful, you work remotely, and receive payment through the Upwork payment system.

Upwork is not really a “hiring site” for traditional employment, but remote gigs and contract jobs are – legitimate and well-known.

4.4. Fiverr – Short Remote Gigs

Fiverr is a large marketplace where you post your “gig” and people buy it.

🔗 Official website:
https://www.fiverr.com

Here, your job is remote, because:

• You create a description of your service (for example, “I will design a logo” or “I will write SEO blog posts”)
• Customers from anywhere will buy
• You submit the work online, and receive payment through Fiverr.

It is good for:

• Graphic designers
• Writers
• Video editors
• Voiceover artists
• Social media managers, etc.

4.5. Remote.co – A Special Website for Remote Jobs

Remote.co is a website dedicated entirely to remote jobs.

🔗 Official website:
https://remote.co

Here you will find jobs such as:

• Remote Customer Service
• Remote Virtual Assistant
• Remote Developer
• Remote Marketing Specialist.

How to:

1. Log in
2. Check Job Categories
3. Check postings
4. They often direct you to the company’s official website to fill out.

4.6. We Work Remotely – Largest Remote Jobs Board

We Work Remotely (WWR) is one of the oldest remote-only job boards.

🔗 Official website:
https://weworkremotely.com

Here are their main jobs:

• Software Development
• Design
• Customer Support
• Marketing / Sales
• DevOps and others.

For IT and tech professionals, this site is very useful.

4.7. FlexJobs – Curated Remote & Flexible Jobs

FlexJobs is a job site that collects remote, hybrid, and flexible jobs.

🔗 Official website:
https://www.flexjobs.com

They have:

• Screening – they check before posting a job, to reduce scams
• Several categories.

But:

• FlexJobs usually requires a subscription to get full details and apply.
• Read the terms before you pay, and make sure it’s a good fit for you.

4.8. AngelList Talent / Wellfound – Remote Jobs at Startups

AngelList Talent (now called Wellfound) is more focused on startup jobs, including remote ones.

🔗 Official website:
https://wellfound.com
(old URL: https://angel.co)

Here you’ll find:

• Remote roles at tech startups
• Hiring digital marketing, product, business development, and more.

4.9. GitHub Jobs / Stack Overflow Jobs (Tech Community Related)

Although the old GitHub Jobs have changed, developers can still find remote roles through:

• GitHub community & company career pages
• Stack Overflow Jobs / Stack Overflow Talent (or hunting a career pages).

For the Nigerian developer entrepreneur, it is useful to follow:

• Official career pages of major software companies
• Job boards that connect with the community.

4.10. Remote OK – Tech & Non-Tech Remote Listings

Remote OK is a popular site that lists remote jobs from many companies.

🔗 Official website:
https://remoteok.com

Common jobs:

• Developer
• Designer
• Copywriter
• Marketer
• Community manager.

5. Remote Jobs That Hire People from Nigeria and Africa

In practice, there are a few types of remote jobs that are often hired from Nigeria / Africa, as long as you have the skills:

1. Customer Support / Chat Support
   • SaaS and e-commerce companies hire agents from anywhere
   • Sometimes the shift will be the same as US time / Europe time.
2. Virtual Assistant (VA)
   • Taking care of admin work, email, scheduling, social media, etc.
   • Small businesses from the US / Europe hire VAs from Africa if they see talent and quality.
3. Content Writer / Copywriter
   • Blog posts, web copy, landing pages, emails
   • Can be hired through Upwork, Fiverr, LinkedIn, and job boards.
4. Social Media Manager / Content Creator
   • Brands want someone to manage Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn
   • You don’t have to live in their country; you can do it remotely.
5. Design / Video Editing
   • Logos, banners, thumbnails, short videos, reels
   • Highly sought after on Fiverr, Upwork, and remote job boards.
6. Data Entry / Data Annotation (Legit)
   • AI and research companies are sometimes looking for annotators
   • But beware of anyone who offers you work that looks like spam / illegal scraping.

6. How to Protect Yourself from Remote Job Scams

Since you work from home, and are contacted online, there is a risk of scams. Here’s how to protect yourself:

1. Don’t Pay to Get a Job
   • A legitimate company doesn’t charge you to hire you
   • If someone says “pay a registration fee before you get a remote job”, be wary.
2. Check the Company’s Official Website
   • Search the company name on Google
   • Check if it has a company website, LinkedIn page, reviews.
3. Avoid Jobs That Are Complex / Unexplained
   • Example: “Work from home, earn $500 daily, no experience, just Telegram” – this is usually not true.
   • The law and AdSense policies discourage this type of “get-rich-quick” advertising.
4. Read the Job Description Carefully
   • A good job will clearly state:
     • Type of work
     • Working hours
     • Salary level / range
     • Requirements.
5. Pay Attention to Email Address
   • A legit company usually uses a company domain (e.g. @companyname.com), not just @gmail.com.
   • But some smaller companies may also use Gmail, so include other research.

7. Tips to Increase Your Chances of Getting a Remote Job

1. Improve Your Skills
   • Learn something in-demand: copywriting, Canva design, social media, web dev, etc.
   • Download training / courses (free or cheap) and improve.
2. Build a Portfolio
   • Small projects you’ve done at home, for your friends, for small clients
   • Collect them in:
     • Personal website
     • Google Drive
     • Behance (for designers)
     • Dribbble, GitHub (for devs).
3. Apply Regularly
   • Don’t just apply for one job.
   • Treat applying like a job: for example, send out 5–10 applications a week.
4. Be Careful with Your English
   • No matter your skill, if your email or cover letter is full of mistakes, it will reduce your chances.
   • Edit or ask for help.
5. Start Small / Part-Time
   • You might start with a freelance job on Upwork or Fiverr
   • If you are skilled, you can then get a full-time remote role from the same company.

8. Conclusion: Remote Jobs Hiring – Real Work, Not Magic

Remote jobs have opened up huge career opportunities for people from Nigeria and other African countries. Through:

Legit job sites like:

• Indeed – https://www.indeed.com
• LinkedIn Jobs – https://www.linkedin.com/jobs
• Upwork – https://www.upwork.com
• Fiverr – https://www.fiverr.com
• Remote.co – https://remote.co
• We Work Remotely – https://weworkremotely.com
• FlexJobs – https://www.flexjobs.com
• Wellfound (AngelList Talent) – https://wellfound.com

… you can find legitimate work from home jobs as long as you have:

• The required skills
• A good CV/Profile
• Patience and perseverance
• And a commitment to legality, honesty, and avoiding scams.

Remote work is not magic, but it is an opportunity that you can use to:

• Make more money legally
• Increase your skills
• Expand your career path to global markets.