Explore Trends and Benefits of Remote Tech Jobs

If you’re interested in working in tech, you might also be interested in exploring remote tech jobs.

Many tech workers are, largely because a variety of tech jobs can be done from anywhere, as long as you have a good Wi-Fi connection.

After the onset of the COVID pandemic in 2020 – which drove many people to remote work suddenly – many companies have returned to in-person or hybrid work. But there are still a wide range of remote tech jobs available. In this post, we’ll look at the trends and benefits of remote tech jobs.  

2024 Trends: Remote Tech Jobs

As of 2024, there are millions of people working fully remote jobs. According to Upwork, the trend will continue in 2025, when it estimates that “32.6 million Americans will work remotely by 2025,” or about 22% of the workforce. 

Many of these workers are specifically in remote tech jobs. A recent Forbes article on Remote Work Trends and Statistics 2024 listed the top industries for remote workers. Computer and IT jobs came in at the top, followed by marketing, and accounting/finance to round out the top three. 

Many companies offer remote or hybrid work options because employees want it. FlexJobs reports that 58% of workers would look for a new job if their company didn’t allow remote work. 

If you’d include yourself in that group – the group insisting on remote options – you’re in good company. Many tech jobs have at least some remote flexibility to meet demand and encourage employee satisfaction and retention. 

The Benefits of Fully Remote Tech Jobs

According to Pew Research, 71% of remote workers say this type of work helps them with work-life balance. Many remote employees report less stress around commuting, increased flexibility with where and how they get their work done, and often, enhanced productivity.  

For software developers, enhanced productivity stands out, according to a Future of Work Report. It found that many developers experience a heightened sense of balance because “with fewer disruptions and more flexible schedules, developers have been more productive during work hours.” 

Challenges of Remote Tech Jobs 

Fully remote work is not for everyone. For those interested in in-person or hybrid tech jobs, there are plenty of options for you – and a lot of benefits, too. 

The Harvard Business Review wrote about the value of in-office serendipity when you run into coworkers or visit someone at their desk, and ideas spark from the interaction. Relatedly, “53% of remote workers say it’s harder to feel connected to their coworkers,” according to the Forbes article. While remote-first teams often make efforts to create team-building and enhance camaraderie, it can be harder for some employees to make connections that way.

Last but not least, many remote workers report high levels of tech communication fatigue. It can be tiring to get on Zoom calls all day and rely solely on tech for all work and coordination day in and day out.

No matter how you prefer to work, plenty of tech jobs are available for you to pursue. Now is a great time to get into tech, as opportunities are expanding across industries.