Remote job boards: LinkedIn, We Work Remotely, Remote OK, Remotive, Wellfound and more
Remote job boards list contracts and full-time jobs with companies. There are no platform fees for you, but also no payment protection, so check every company carefully. Filter for “worldwide” or roles open to Africa.
25. LinkedIn
What it is: The world's professional network, with jobs, freelance services and direct client contact.
| Work | Every professional field |
| Fees for you | Free; Premium optional |
| Getting paid | Paid by employers or clients directly |
| Kenya | Fully available in Kenya |
| Competition | High |
| Best for | Everyone: it's also your public CV |
How to start: Complete your profile, post about your work weekly, and use “Open to work” and service pages. Pros: Direct access to decision-makers. Cons: Takes consistent effort. Watch out: Fake recruiters ask for fees or move you to Telegram: real ones don't.
26. We Work Remotely
What it is: One of the largest remote job boards.
| Work | Programming, design, support, marketing, sales |
| Fees for you | Free for job seekers |
| Getting paid | Paid by the employer |
| Kenya | Filter for roles open worldwide |
| Competition | High |
| Best for | Experienced remote workers |
How to start: Apply to roles marked anywhere in the world; tailor each application. Pros: Quality companies. Cons: Many roles limited to certain countries. Watch out: Check the company's website and LinkedIn before sharing documents.
27. Remote OK
What it is: A large remote job board with location filters.
| Work | Tech, marketing, support, design |
| Fees for you | Free for job seekers |
| Getting paid | Paid by the employer |
| Kenya | Use the worldwide filter |
| Competition | High |
| Best for | Tech and marketing workers |
How to start: Set alerts for worldwide roles in your field. Pros: Lots of listings. Cons: Mixed quality. Watch out: Avoid roles that ask you to buy equipment upfront.
28. Remotive
What it is: A curated remote job board and community.
| Work | Software, customer support, marketing, product |
| Fees for you | Free for job seekers |
| Getting paid | Paid by the employer |
| Kenya | Some roles open worldwide |
| Competition | High |
| Best for | Remote job seekers |
How to start: Use filters and apply early. Pros: Curated listings. Cons: Location limits on many roles. Watch out: Same company checks.
29. Working Nomads
What it is: A remote job board collecting listings from many sources.
| Work | Development, design, marketing, admin |
| Fees for you | Free |
| Getting paid | Paid by the employer |
| Kenya | Some worldwide roles |
| Competition | High |
| Best for | Remote job seekers |
How to start: Subscribe to category emails. Pros: Wide coverage. Cons: Duplicate listings. Watch out: Verify listings on the company's own site.
30. Wellfound (formerly AngelList Talent)
What it is: A job platform for startups.
| Work | Engineering, product, design, growth roles |
| Fees for you | Free |
| Getting paid | Paid by the startup |
| Kenya | Some startups hire remotely worldwide |
| Competition | High |
| Best for | People wanting to work with startups |
How to start: Build a profile; filter for remote roles open to your region. Pros: Startup roles with equity sometimes. Cons: Many US-only roles. Watch out: Check startup legitimacy and funding.
31. Himalayas
What it is: A remote job board with company profiles and timezone filters.
| Work | Tech, marketing, operations, support |
| Fees for you | Free |
| Getting paid | Paid by the employer |
| Kenya | Filter for roles open to Africa |
| Competition | Medium to high |
| Best for | Remote job seekers |
How to start: Set your location and timezone so matching roles show. Pros: Clear company info. Cons: Competitive. Watch out: Same checks before sharing ID documents.
32. JustRemote
What it is: A remote job board with job and contract listings.
| Work | Development, marketing, design, writing |
| Fees for you | Free basic access |
| Getting paid | Paid by the employer |
| Kenya | Some roles open worldwide |
| Competition | Medium |
| Best for | Remote job seekers |
How to start: Filter by “anywhere” roles. Pros: Extra listings. Cons: Some features paid. Watch out: Never pay to apply.
Summary
- LinkedIn is essential for everyone; We Work Remotely, Remote OK, Remotive, Working Nomads, Wellfound, Himalayas and JustRemote list remote roles.
- Filter for roles open worldwide or to Africa.
- No payment protection: verify companies, and never pay to apply or buy equipment upfront.
Check yourself
What was Wellfound formerly called? (two words: AngelList ___)
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talent
Should a real recruiter ask you to pay a fee? (yes or no)
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no
Which professional network is essential for everyone? (one word)
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linkedin