Not all industries are created equal—at least not when it comes to remote work anyway. That’s why, as a job-seeker, it’s important to be aware of what industries tend to be more remote-friendly within the U.S., so that you can realign your job search and not waste your time.
Last year, the top industries hiring the most remote jobs within the United States included finance, information technology, and business operations/management, according to the World Economic Forum. In 2025, the main industries and sectors where you could expect to find a higher concentration or likelihood of remote jobs do not appear to have shifted much at all, according to a recent FlexJobs report (a remote job board specializing in flexible and remote work opportunities).
Top 10 Industries For Remote Work
The industries expected to have the highest concentration of remote work availability in 2025 are:
- Computer and IT
- Project management
- Business development
- Operations
- Accounting and finance
- Medical and health
- Sales
- Customer service
- Communications
- Marketing
How To Find Remote Jobs In These Industries In 2025
Now that you know what industries are hiring remotely in 2025, how can you secure your dream job?
1. Use Remote Job Boards
If you’re looking for a remote jobs in general, you can visit job boards such as We Work Remotely, FlexJobs, and even Y Combinator, who have an excellent list of remote jobs that’s constantly updated on their remote job board.
2. Find Industry-Specific Job Boards
However, it’s best to be more specific and strategic with your job search and this is why knowing what industry you’re seeking to work in definitely does help. Let’s say for example, you want to work in the sales industry. You can then find specific job boards for this industry, which are more niche and have less competition than popular job boards such as LinkedIn or Indeed (even though they have remote job filters), such as SalesJobs.com.
3. Use Industry Associations And Bodies
Another excellent resource is industry associations such as membership organizations and accreditation platforms often have a section on their website for vacancies within their field. For example, for remote jobs within marketing you could look at the American Marketing Association’s job board.
4. Try Freelancing Remotely
Another way to find remote jobs in these industries is to explore the option of freelancing as an alternative to traditional employment. This not only allows you to work remotely, but it also allows you to test the waters of new industries you’re considering making a pivot to, before making a fully-fledged transition. You can easily create a profile on Upwork or Fiverr to get started.
5. Follow Remote Companies Hiring On LinkedIn
Additionally, follow companies on LinkedIn who are known for hiring remote workers or are remote-first, such as GitLab or HubSpot. Following them works to your advantage when you’re applying for their roles directly via LinkedIn’s platform, and you can make use of LinkedIn’s Premium job-seeker tools for company insights, alumni who work there, and other useful information, to help you tailor your job application/resume and make an informed decision.
Which Industry Should I Pick?
Ultimately, the answer comes down to researching each sector and industry that might be of initial interest to you, understanding what types of roles are available and what companies are hiring in those areas, and matching your skills and experiences to see if there is a good fit. Create a list of transferable skills that you already have; and if you find that the new industry aligns with your core values, passion, and goals but you have a knowledge gap, take time this year to close the gap y upskilling in your weak areas.
This year, pick an industry, role, and employer that aligns with your goals and values, including remote work, and go for it. Use the steps above to help you land your remote job faster.