You don’t have to pay for a job-board subscription to find remote work! If you are put off by sites and boards that make you pay, this list is for you.
The sites below offer free job searches, with options for customer service, admin work, writing, tech, and more.
Some offer paid extras, but I’ve noted the limits that matter when you’re looking for work.
Before you apply, check the job’s state or country rules, hours, and experience requirements just to be sure the work is a fit for you.
Free Remote Job Boards
Indeed
Indeed lists jobs across many fields and is free for job seekers. Search for the kind of work you want, such as customer service or bookkeeping, then narrow the results to remote jobs. Use the date filter to find newer posts.
Read each listing closely. A remote job can still require you to live in a certain state or work set hours.
Go here to check for jobs on Indeed.
LinkedIn’s free account lets you search and apply for jobs. Premium is optional. You can describe the job you want in plain language, then use the Remote and Date posted filters to narrow the results.
Try a search such as “remote customer support jobs in the United States.” Check the full listing for state limits and phone duties.
Go here to check for jobs on LinkedIn.
Himalayas
Himalayas lists remote jobs in support, marketing, design, tech, and other fields. Searching and applying are free, though you may need a free account to apply. Paid AI tools are optional. Check the location and time-zone rules, since some jobs are open only to certain countries.
Go here to check for remote jobs on Himalayas.
Dynamite Jobs
Dynamite Jobs covers remote work in customer support, admin, operations, marketing, and tech. Job seekers can create a free profile and apply.
Go here to check for jobs on Dynamite Jobs.
SkipTheDrive
SkipTheDrive is free to browse and does not require registration to search. It includes both remote and hybrid jobs across several fields, with links to application pages.
Go here to check for jobs on SkipTheDrive.
Wellfound
Wellfound focuses on startup jobs, including tech, design, sales, and operations. Searching and applying are free for job seekers. Create a profile and select remote jobs. Many roles need experience.
Go here to check for startup jobs on Wellfound.
Free Work-at-Home Job Leads
Real Ways to Earn
My job leads page is free to read! I share remote openings in customer service, admin work, writing, and other fields, with links to learn more or apply.
Openings can close quickly, so check the employer’s page before applying.
You can also get my free work-at-home email updates.
Go here to see my latest work-at-home job leads.
The Work at Home Woman
The Work at Home Woman has a free page of current leads and companies that hire remote workers. Most leads are geared toward U.S. applicants. Its paid membership is separate from the public job list.
Go here to check for jobs on The Work at Home Woman.
Rat Race Rebellion
Rat Race Rebellion shares free remote job leads, including customer service and support work. Its list also includes gigs and extra-cash offers, so check whether a listing is a job, contract project, or smaller earning option.
Go here to check for jobs on Rat Race Rebellion.
Free Job Boards for Specific Fields
- Listiller: Writing, editing, social media, and related work. You can browse job leads without logging in. Check the pay and location details on the original listing.
- ProBlogger: Freelance writing and blogging jobs. Browsing and applying are free for writers. It’s a smaller board, and rates and experience requirements vary.
- HigherEdJobs: Free online and remote job listings in higher education. Look for teaching, admissions, HR, IT, and admin roles. Some require a degree, license, or location near a campus.
- The Remote Nurse: Free job listings for nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Be sure to check the license and state requirements, plus whether the role is fully remote or includes on-site work.
- Coroflot: A free design job board with graphic, product, and other design roles. It includes on-site jobs, but there is remote work there, too.
- Behance: Free browsing and applications for full-time creative jobs. Look for remote roles. Freelance proposals require Behance Pro, so that part of the site is paid.
For transcription work, my transcription company list gives you places to check directly. A company on the list won’t always have an opening, though.
Other Free Ways to Research Jobs
Glassdoor has job listings, salary reports, and worker reviews. You can use it to research and learn about an employer before applying. You may need an account to see some information, and reviews reflect individual experiences.
r/WorkOnline and r/RemoteJobs have free discussions and job leads from members. Check every opportunity on the company’s own website before trusting leads you find. A Reddit post is not proof that a job or recruiter is real.
Craigslist is free for job seekers to browse, but listings here almost always need extra checking. My Craigslist remote-job guide explains how to search and spot warning signs.
Search Company Application Pages, Too
Some companies post jobs through an applicant tracking system, or ATS. That’s software that runs their job pages and handles applications.
Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, Workday, and SmartRecruiters are examples you probably know about.
You can find these pages with Google. Copy a search below and change the job title:
site:job-boards.greenhouse.io remote "customer support" "United States"site:jobs.ashbyhq.com remote "virtual assistant" USsite:jobs.lever.co remote "administrative assistant" USA
The site: part tells Google which website to search. You can also try boards.greenhouse.io, myworkdayjobs.com, or jobs.smartrecruiters.com.
Read the full post each time. “Remote” doesn’t always mean every U.S. state. Search results can also lead to closed jobs or waitlists.
Use AI to Help With Your Search
With an AI tool that can search the web, save these instructions to use again. Fill in the brackets first:
Find currently open remote [job title] jobs for someone living in [U.S. state]. My experience is [brief summary]. I want [no phone work/some phone work/phone work is fine], and my minimum pay is [$X per hour].
Use official company job pages. Open each full job description and follow its Apply link to check whether applications are available. List the company, title, pay, state limits, experience needed, phone duties, and direct link. Mark missing details as unknown. Leave out closed roles and waitlists. Tell me if a login or blocked page stops you from checking. Don’t rely on old search snippets or make up details.
Check the links yourself before applying because AI can miss important details, even if it gets clear instructions.
Before You Apply
Unfortunately, no job board catches every scam out there. Find the company’s official careers page, confirm the opening, and check the recruiter’s email address.
Be cautious about requests to pay for a job, deposit a check to buy equipment, or share banking details before you’ve verified the employer.
FlexJobs is a paid option that I do approve of. My FlexJobs review explains its features and costs if you’d like to compare it with the free resources above.
Good luck!
Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.