Imagine starting your workday with ocean waves in the background or a mountain view from your cabin window.
Sounds dreamy, right? Well, work-from-anywhere jobs are making this a reality for more people every year.
Unlike traditional remote jobs, which often tie you to a specific region (hello, tax and labor laws), work-from-anywhere roles offer the ultimate freedom to live and work wherever your heart desires.
As Keith Spencer, a career expert at FlexJobs, puts it, these jobs let you “enjoy the lifestyle you want.”
Where Are These Jobs?
FlexJobs crunched the numbers from January to April 2025 and found the top industries hiring for work-from-anywhere roles:
- Computer & IT
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Operations
- Customer Service
- Communications
- Accounting & Finance
- Sales
- Business Development
- Writing
Last year, account executive, content writer, and data analyst roles topped the list.
This year, it’s all about customer service managers, executive assistants, and data scientists.
While opportunities in customer service and writing dipped slightly, jobs in operations, communications, and business development surged in 2025, making them new contenders in the top 10.
The Reality Check
Here’s the catch: work-from-anywhere roles are rare, making up less than 5% of remote job postings, according to FlexJobs.
So, these roles typically demand experience. In fact, 76% are for experienced professionals, while only 3% are entry-level.
What It Takes to Land One
Employers hiring for these roles are looking for time management, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
You’ll also need solid technical chops—since many teams work asynchronously, you should be comfortable troubleshooting on your own.
Pro tip: Show, don’t just tell! Use examples in your application to demonstrate how you’ve crushed it with these skills in the past.
Ready to Chase the Dream?
If you’re eyeing a new career with more freedom and flexibility, now’s the time to polish that resume and highlight your skills.
Who knows? You could be the next globetrotting executive assistant or remote data scientist.
Finally, start building your experience now by freelancing or volunteering in your target industry.
It’s a great way to get your foot in the door and show employers you’re ready for the big leagues.