In Nigeria, the only thing worse than unemployment might be the process of getting out of it. People now go years without any fruitful work. Luckily, just because jobs are hard to find doesn’t mean they’re not there.
Here are 11 remote job websites to bookmark that help streamline your job searches and hopefully land you your next well-paying role.
Never overlook what is tried and true. With over 70% of recruiters using LinkedIn, your chances of snagging remote work there are incredibly high, despite the saturation.
The key is knowing how to navigate the app to get the job of your dreams. It’s necessary to optimise your profile so it acts as a CV, not just another social media profile.
Refining your job searches also helps. Rather than just setting your job notification preferences to “remote,” you can also filter your search to locations more willing to hire Nigerians. For example, the EMEA, Canada, the UK, Germany, and many other regions are actively recruiting young Nigerian professionals, so it only makes sense to start by searching there.
Upwork
Upwork is the world’s largest freelance website. It’s known as the world’s online marketplace, meaning that there’s practically no job you want to do that you can’t find someone hiring for on Upwork, and with over 200,000 job offers, there really is something for everyone.
While Upworkis one of the greats when it comes to the job market, it does require Connects to apply for certain jobs, and those Connects cost money, about $1.50 (₦2,000) for the minimum bundle. Luckily, standard jobs only need 8-16 Connects at a time.
Toptal
Much like Upwork, Toptalis a freelance platform that connects remote job seekers with companies seeking their expertise.
However, in their own words, Toptal focuses heavily on the top 3% of remote talent, so you should try this route when you’ve gained some experience.
However, if you get through the cutthroat application (that sometimes takes weeks), you get access to well-paying opportunities from all around the world. In particular, professionals in software development, design, finance, project management, and consulting are more likely to find work here.
Truly Remote Work
If you’re looking for a job board free of any bias toward Nigerians, thenTruly Remote Work is the way to go.
Much like other job boards, they post listings that job seekers can apply for. However, their selling point is that these jobs can be done anywhere by anyone. In a world where Nigerians face significant discrimination in the hiring process, this feels like striking gold.
They have jobs from over 190 countries with over 700 listings, and with a job in nearly every category, Truly Remote Work may just be the next place you score an international job.
Glassdoor
You probably already know of Glassdoor, a popular job website used to research companies. They have now merged with Indeed, another website that helps people find jobs, so you now have the added advantage of creating profiles, uploading your CV, applying for remote jobs, and receiving job alerts.
So, while you’re applying for jobs, you can also use the platform to review employee experiences and make sure the company is the right fit.
Joggle Jobs
Made by Nigerians, for Nigerians. JoggleJobs is a Lagos-based job board that connects Nigerian job seekers with local and international work opportunities. All you need is a CV and the will and ability to apply.
NaijaJobPortal
If you’re looking solely for remote jobs in Nigeria, NaijaJobPortalmay be the job-seeking website you need.
The platform provides verified listings from all 36 states in Nigeria and includes a community job forum where users can share their experiences or post more jobs to help fellow Nigerians. This allows people trying to get into a certain company to read reviews from real people who have experienced those jobs.
JobPilotNG
Much like NaijaJobPortal, JobPilotNGposts jobs solely within Nigeria.
There’s an entire section dedicated to remote work, and you can browse any listings of your choosing, including roles dedicated to graduate trainees and entry-level professionals.
Remote Afara
Founded in 2026, RemoteAfaradirectly connects Nigerian professionals with businesses in the UK, the US, and Canada.
Along with job listings, it offers professional events that job seekers can register for, training programs to help build soft and hard skills, and a project management section that serves as a milestone-tracking page.
As the platform is relatively new, it doesn’t have as many job listings as other platforms. However, this might be an advantage for job seekers looking for less saturated job boards.
Micro1
Micro1is a freelance website that mostly lists remote AI jobs.
To apply, you pick three skills, do an AI interview so that Micro1 can understand your skill level, and if you pass, you will be given access to the job boards. Already, you have a good chance of getting a job since the interview cuts down applicants from the get-go.
Writing jobs pay about $15/hour, while technical jobs can go up to $50/hour. Some specialist roles even go as high as $150/hour.
Outlier
Outlierwas all the rage among freelancers last year. If someone was doing an AI job, chances are they got it from Outlier.
This remote freelance platform pays people to help train and evaluate AI models. Tasks range from writing prompts and creating grading criteria to reviewing AI-generated answers and much more. It’s fully remote and has no flexible hours.
A major downside of Outlier is availability. The platform is currently unavailable to users in Nigeria, but several Nigerians living outside the country have found success on it.
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