FrequentlyAsked Questions
Getting Started with We Work Remotely
We Work Remotely is the world's largest community of remote workers and the number one destination for finding quality remote jobs. On average, over 1000 new positions are posted every month.
We Work Remotely launched publicly in 2011. Since then, we have seen over 38K jobs posted to our platform and have had job seekers visit us from 99% of the countries on Earth. Remote work is truly taking over the world!
Check out: WWR Statistics
Navigating WWR
We Work Remotely connects awesome remote talent (like you) with amazing remote companies. What does this mean? Basically, companies post job listings for roles they're hiring for and job seekers browse the job listings for roles they want to apply for.
When WWR is hiring, we'll post our jobs on the job board. Otherwise, don't miss out on applying for the thousands of opportunities that are listed!
Begin your job search by exploring our job board and utilizing the available filters. For easier navigation, the top menu provides access to specific job listings, including those from the Top 100 Remote Companies, trending opportunities, and searches categorized by role type.
Here are some resources to help you start looking for a remote job: Remote Work Resources.
Once you've identified and reviewed a remote job listing for which you are qualified, you can apply by clicking the red "Apply for this position" button.
The application method will depend on the hiring company's process. You will either be redirected to their website or Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to complete the application, or instructed to submit your application via email.
Keep an eye out for the regional tag that's associated with each job posting. If you see 'Anywhere in the World' or the region you're able to work from, you can apply! Be sure to always thoroughly read the job listing for extra details.
Get daily email notifications that are tied to your tailored search preferences (category, region and time zone). Create an account here. Once you've verified your account, you'll be taken to a short onboarding where you can opt-in.
Hiring managers are busy! Sometimes you won't hear back from them. So, it's always a great practice to follow up after waiting a reasonable amount of time (general standard two weeks). And, remember, kindness always wins.
We are a remote-dedicated job board. That being said, not all jobs are fully remote in nature. Meaning, many companies have hiring restrictions that only allow them to hire in certain countries or time zones. If you see a job listing that's tied to a city or requires you to be in the office a few times a week, reach out to support@weworkremotely.com and notify us.
There are some common warning signs:
- Extremely unprofessional job posts
- A crazy high salary despite a super vague job description
- You're asked for confidential information
See more signs and details here.
We take these very seriously! Send an email to support@weworkremotely.com with the link to the job posting and we will look into it.
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Job Seeker Account
We know how tedious and noisy job hunting can be. We help you find the best remote opportunities by tailoring them to you. You'll have your own tailored view of remote jobs filtered by the regions you're able to work from, preferred time zones and categories.
You sure do! To browse and apply for remote jobs on WWR, you'll need to create an account.
Your first month is $2.95, followed by $14.95 per month, billed monthly as part of a 12-month subscription. This gives you full access to verified remote jobs from trusted companies around the world. No spam, no scams, just real opportunities.
By signing up, you're committing to a one-year membership, with payments spread out monthly for convenience. You can manage your account anytime from your settings.
You can create an account here.
Yes. Resume upload is included in Basic.
Yes. Upon sign-up or from your existing user dashboard (under Profile), you can request a free ATS resume check by Toptal Resume. Upload your resume, enter your target job title, and check the box to receive an instant resume score, ATS score, and feedback via email. If you don't have a job seeker account you can also visit this link.
Subscription & Pricing
Basic (Free) helps you organize your search: one tailored feed, resume upload, save jobs, follow companies, a free resume review, and LinkedIn verification.
Pro ($14.95/month, 12-month commitment, first month $2.95) includes everything in Basic plus unlimited job applications, more alerts, job alerts (up to 5 custom alerts), subscriber-only events. The subscription is going to optimize your job search with extra tools and unlimited applying.
Pro bills monthly at $14.95/month, 12-month commitment, first month $2.95.
It means you're signing up for a 12-month term. If you cancel early, billing and access continue through the rest of the term.
You can cancel anytime, but your subscription still runs until the end of your 12-month term (and you keep access during that time).
No. You keep access through the remainder of your subscription term, even after cancellation.
Yes. Pro lets you apply to unlimited remote jobs with no restrictions.
Pro includes up to 5 custom job search alerts.
Basic includes a tailored feed of job listings, but Pro is what unlocks multiple custom alerts.
Pro members get access to webinars, events, and Q&A sessions designed to help you job search faster (and smarter).
Yes, you can use Job Copilot, an AI tool, to automatically apply to remote jobs on We Work Remotely. Set your search preferences, upload your resume, and answer common questions once. The copilot then daily scans for matches and submits polished applications for you, saving you time for interview prep. Weekly and Monthly plans are available. Learn more here.
Manage Your Subscription
To cancel, you'll need to turn off Subscription auto-renewal:
- Log in to your account
- Go to Subscriptions
- In the Subscription Settings panel, click "Cancel" and confirm the cancellation
- You'll see that your plan has been successfully canceled, along with your last access date
Once auto-renewal is turned off, your subscription will not renew, and you'll keep access until the end of your current term.
Go to the Subscription tab on your dashboard, if you don't see a "Cancel" button and instead see "Re-enable," your subscription has already been successfully canceled. You can confirm your Last Access date under Subscription Settings.
If you need confirmation or more details about your subscription status, please email support directly at support@weworkremotely.com.
First, cancel all active subscriptions. Then, in your dashboard's Account Settings, scroll down and click “Delete my account.” For issues, contact support@weworkremotely.com for assistance.
For dashboard errors or missing subscription status, email support@weworkremotely.com with your account email and details for assistance.
Go to the Subscription tab on your dashboard. If you have an active subscription, you'll see a Payment Method section showing the current card on file. To update it, click 'Change,' enter the new payment details, and confirm. Your next payment will be processed using this new method.
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Getting Started with We Work Remotely
We Work Remotely is the world's largest platform for finding and listing remote jobs. We have over 6 million unique visitors to the site and over 1000 new positions posted every month.
We Work Remotely launched publicly in 2011. Since then, we have seen over 38K jobs posted to our platform and have had job seekers visit us from 99% of the countries on Earth. Remote work is truly taking over the world!
If you're a Guest:
1. Click on 'Post a Job'
Fill in the details of the job and your company profile - be sure to include your location restrictions if you have 'em!
If you've posted with us before, you may choose to only fill in your company name and email and the company information will be pulled in from your last posting. Be sure to be consistent with your company name! (Ex. 'Company Name Inc' vs 'Company Name')
2. Select an upgrade (not mandatory, but recommended)
The base price for a job listing on We Work Remotely is $299 per month. Choose one of our optional upgrades to raise the visibility of your listing.
3. Purchase the listing
Preview your listing, go back and make changes if needed, and once you are ready to post it you can add your billing information. Then sit back and let the applications flood in! No other sign up or login is required.
All payments are processed securely by Stripe.
Create an account for a faster posting experience!
Create your account here. If you already have signed up, log in here.
We Work Remotely job postings last 30 days and automatically renew for convenience. To limit a posting to one month, easily turn off auto-renewal anytime. A reminder email is sent 5 days before renewal.
Job listings auto-renew every 30 days for customers preferring longer posting times. You can disable auto-renewal anytime via the purchase receipt email or your account dashboard. Create an account here.
Job Posting Pricing & Upgrades
The base price for a job listing on We Work Remotely is $299 per month.
You can choose one of our optional upgrade options - Good, Better, and Best - to gain more visibility to your listing:
- Good: Great for getting started, with essential visibility and promotion features.
- Better: Increased visibility and engagement to attract more candidates.
- Best: Maximum exposure and top results with the highest level of promotion.
We offer bundle packages, allowing you to purchase multiple job listings simultaneously and save up to 40% per post. To get started, simply choose the desired number of listings, provide your company details, and upon payment, you will receive a coupon to use for posting your jobs. For more details on how these bundles work, click here.
Filtering Service Next Steps? After sign-up, our team reviews and sorts all candidate applications based on your requirements.
Who Reviews? A human, not a bot, reviews your job description and prioritizes applicants based on your provided requirements.
How is Filtering Done? Candidates are prioritized based on technical requirements, regional restrictions, experience, and other criteria. We prioritize, but do not remove, any applicants.
Candidate Information Schedule? You'll receive emails on this schedule: Batch 1 - 7 days; Batch 2 - 14 days; Batch 3 - 21 days; Batch 4 - 30 days after posting.
After Receiving Candidate Information? Use the provided information to interview and make your hiring decision.
Filtering Service Cost? $199, auto-renewing with your job posting.
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Remote Hiring Rules & Location
To post a "fully remote" job on WWR, select 'Yes' for 'Is this Role Fully Remote?' during posting. This signifies the hire can work globally without location or timezone restrictions, and the posting will receive the 'Anywhere in the World' tag.
GeoLock is a feature that lets you limit job visibility to specific countries, ensuring only candidates from selected regions can apply.
Key Details:
- Targeted Visibility: Select countries for region-specific hiring or legal needs.
- Higher Relevance, Lower Volume: Reduces applicant pool (up to 10x) but increases quality/relevance.
- One-Time Fee: $99.00 per listing.
- Locked After Publishing: Please note that once your job is live, GeoLock settings cannot be edited—be sure to confirm your selections before publishing.
For step-by-step instructions, check the job posting form, or contact our support team if you need assistance.
ATS & Integrations
Managing Your Job Listings
Once your job has been posted successfully, a receipt will be emailed to you immediately.
If you're a guest: Keep this email receipt handy because it includes direct links to edit your post and manage your auto-renewal.
If you have an account:
Log in to your account and head to the Billing tab to download PDF versions.
At this time, only account holders have access to this feature.
Log in to your account and head to the Billing tab. Enter the billing information and your future job postings will have this information incorporated.
Billing details are linked to each job listing, this means every time you want to upload a new job listing, you need to add your billing details.
If you don't have any active job listing, there's no need to change your billing information on them, unless you want to reactivate them.
For the job listings that are active, just go to your company profile, click on "Edit Listing" and scroll down to where it says "Update billing details."
If you're a Guest:
Check your email receipt for the direct edit link and your Company Profile link (we suggest bookmarking it!). If you can't find the links, email us at support@weworkremotely.com.
If you have an Account:
Log in to your company dashboard. Go to the Manage Listings tab. Click the "edit" link next to the listing.
Reminder: Listings are live for 30 days and auto-renew unless canceled. Watch for a reminder email five days before renewal.
If you're a Guest:
To cancel auto-renewal or remove a job:
- Use the Edit Link (from your Email Receipt or Company Profile).
- Click 'Manage Auto-renewal' dropdown and select the link.
- Choose to cancel auto-renewal (leaving the listing live) or cancel and remove the listing entirely (e.g., after hiring).
If you have an Account:
Log in to your company dashboard and click "Manage Auto-Renewal" on the specific listing.
You can receive a full refund if you request it within 7 days of your renewal date. To initiate the refund process and ensure your job listing is closed to new applicants, please email support@weworkremotely.com. We are unable to issue refunds after the 7-day period has passed because the job listing will have already been distributed across our partner sites, incurring associated fees.
If you're a Guest:
Visit your unique company page, found through the receipt sent after posting and scroll down to the list of jobs. Identify the listing you'd like to renew and click on "renew listing" under the title.
If you have an Account:
You sure can! Log in to your company dashboard and click on the 'Renew listing' link on the respective listing.
If you're a Guest:
Head to your Company Profile page (you can find the direct link in any of your email receipts). Scroll down to your listings to see the stats.
If you have an Account:
Log in to your company dashboard to edit your listing(s).
Stats you can monitor:
- Unique page views
- The number of unique clicks on the 'Apply for job' button
Since we're not part of the application process, unfortunately, we're not privy to exactly how many applicants you've received. To see which applicants came from WWR, we recommend using a bit.ly link or tracking this through your ATS provider or Google Analytics.
Employer Accounts & Subscriptions
Sign up for an account to add information about the company culture, benefits and hiring process. Once logged in, head to the Company Profile tab and update your details.
We recommend keeping it succinct and talking directly to your ideal candidates.
This way, not only are you standing out as a remote company, but you're also attracting future team members that align with your values and overall mission.
No, you don't need a Pro Employer Account or subscription to post jobs at We Work Remotely or use any of the features you've used before. Everything you've had access to at We Work Remotely will remain free.
Our Basic Employer Account at We Work Remotely gives you many benefits. By signing up, you can:
- Manage all your job listings from one place
- Manage more than one company from the same account
- Share the management of a company's listings and profile with several people in your team
- Add more information to your company profile, like culture, benefits, and hiring process
- Add billing details to future invoices
- Download all your invoices
Besides having access to everything that is available for our Basic Employer Account, when you get a Pro Employer Account, you have access to:
- All features from the Basic Employer Account +
- Pro Employer Account badge
- 10% discount on every job listing
- Company booth at our next Job Fair
- Exclusive events and sponsorship packages
To upgrade your account, go to the Account Settings of your Employer Account.
To cancel your subscription, go to your Account Settings of your Employer Account.
Discounts are applied automatically when you are logged in to your Pro Employer Account. Make sure you're logged in to your Pro Employer Account, and managing the right company for the discount to be applied.
$99 USD per month billed monthly, quarterly or annually. You can also save 10% if you switch to an annual subscription.
Payroll & Recruitment
We've partnered with HireGlobal to simplify building and managing a global, distributed team, from sourcing to onboarding. HireGlobal manages contracts, payments, and compliance across 150+ countries. Key features include paying in 150+ countries with no platform fees, easy multi-currency payments, and staying compliant with local laws and taxes. Click here to learn more.
For more hiring help, our sister company, WALTER, provides cost-efficient recruitment solutions, connecting you with skilled remote professionals from Latin America and the Philippines. They manage the entire hiring process (sourcing, screening, interviews, onboarding) to help you build your team faster.
WALTER offers:
- Fast access to experienced, pre-vetted, matched talent.
- Comprehensive, end-to-end recruitment with minimal effort from your team.
- Cost savings (up to 80% compared to North American salaries).
- A 12-month satisfaction guarantee with a free replacement.
Learn more here.
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