economy
January 23, 2026
15 fields where fully remote work is growing fastest, according to a new report
New data from FlexJobs shows the 15 fields seeing the fastest growth in remote work. Each showed at least a 19% jump in fully remote job postings in 2025.

TL;DR
- Fully remote jobs are still available but are less common than during the pandemic.
- 85% of professionals consider remote work the most important factor when applying for a job.
- FlexJobs identified 15 fastest-growing fields for fully remote jobs based on 2025 data.
- The report excludes traditional remote-friendly fields like IT and customer service to highlight emerging areas.
- To increase chances of securing a remote role, candidates should focus on in-demand skills and demonstrating independence.
- The 15 fastest-growing fields for fully remote jobs include Engineering, Administrative, Sales, Client Services, Banking, Social Media, Mental Health, Insurance, Operations, Nursing, Legal, Account Management, Education & Training, Communications, and HR & Recruiting.
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