Looking for remote jobs that you can do from Malaysia?

Not sure where to find the right remote jobs?

These 16 best remote job boards will help. In this blog post, I’ll share the top remote job boards for Malaysian job seekers and how to identify the jobs that allow you to work from Malaysia. I’m sure many of you might have visited some of the job boards but got turned off because most of the jobs only look for candidates from the United States, Canada, Europe or North America.

Before moving on to the list of remote job boards, I want to share the things you should consider when evaluating remote job boards.

90% of remote job boards publish location-based remote jobs that are primarily from the USA and Canada. Even some organizations mention that they allow their employees to work remotely but prefer them to be located in countries where they have physical offices. So, you need to carefully filter the jobs published on the job boards that allow you to work from anywhere in the world.

If you’re an employer and looking for remote job workers from any Southeast Asian country, you can consider some of the remote job boards that allow you to publish jobs at affordable pricing because top remote job boards often charge at least $150 per job. The majority of candidates from those job boards are from the USA, Canada, and European countries.

So let’s move on to the top remote job boards for Malaysians in 2023.

Kerja-Remote

Kerja-Remote.com stands as the only remote jobs curation site in Malaysia that was created by a Malaysian for other Malaysians. However, it offers both Malaysia and Worldwide remote job opportunities. So you don’t have to crack your head to filter out the location-based remote jobs. Just scroll through the job board and click on the ones that suit your qualifications and experience.

Website: https://kerjaremote.com
Twitter: @kerjaremoteX
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kerjaremote/
Pricing: Free and $25/per job post (RM120.00)

We Work Remotely

We Work Remotely has evolved from a platform to a global community that makes way for a vast horizon of remote working opportunities. They are one of the pioneers in the remote work industry and they understand the modern professional’s desire for flexibility, autonomy and productive work regardless of geographical constraints. We Work Remotely curates an exceptional collection of remote jobs that connect talents with remote companies. Although they have a mix of location-based and worldwide remote jobs, it is easy for you to browse through by categories of remote jobs and apply for the right ones.

Website: https://weworkremotely.com/
Twitter: @weworkremotely
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-work-remotely/
Pricing: Starting from $299/per job post (RM1,430.00)

RemoteOK

RemoteOK is another popular remote jobs platform that matches top-tier remote talents with the best companies around the world. Whether you’re a digital nomad, a home-based worker, or an active freelancer, RemoteOK curates the best opportunities that redefine the boundaries of traditional employment. With a focus on quality and diversity, it showcases jobs from startups to tech giants. Navigate RemoteOK job platform and start crafting your unique career narrative.

Website: https://remoteok.com/
Twitter: @RemoteOK
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/remoteok/
Pricing: Starting from $299/per job post (RM1,430.00)

Jobspresso

Jobspresso is the curated brew that the remote work industry has been consuming. It carefully hand-curates the finest remote opportunities to ensure that remote professionals aren’t just finding regular jobs but discovering roles that resonate with their aspirations and skills. This curated remote jobs platform isn’t about volume; it’s about value. Sip your way through the future of work with Jobspresso, where every remote job listing is a sip closer to your dream career.

Website: https://jobspresso.co/
Twitter: @Jobspresso
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobspresso/
Pricing: Starting from $299/per job post (RM1,430.00)

Working Nomads

Journey into the remote working world of Working Nomads, where adventure meets the digital workspace. This platform is not only for work-from-home job seekers; it’s for trailblazers, wanderers and those with an insatiable appetite for both travel and work. Working Nomads serve as a compass that guides professional digital nomads to secure the right remote jobs depending on their skills and experience. Enjoy your ambitious travelling journey while working remotely.

Website: https://www.workingnomads.com/jobs
Twitter: @workingnomads
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/working-nomads/
Pricing: Starting from $199/per job post (RM950.00)

Remote.co

Remote.co is a remote jobs curation platform developed and maintained by FlexJobs. It helps job seekers understand the boundless potential of remote work and curates the best remote job opportunities. Remote.co also offers valuable insights, resources and guides for both remote workers and employers. Navigate your way through their tips, and guides to position yourself as a highly qualified candidate and apply for the remote job opportunities listed on the site.

Website: https://remote.co/remote-jobs/
Twitter: @remote_co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/remote-co/
Pricing: Starting from $299/per job post (RM1,430.00)

Startup.jobs

Startup.jobs is a startup job curation platform where energetic and skilfull talents actively search for jobs. For those looking for challenging remote roles in startup companies, Startup.jobs is your launchpad. You can find some of the best remote opportunities within dynamic startups on this platform. Dive into Startup.jobs and search for the right remote jobs that are suitable for your experience and skill set.

Website: https://startup.jobs/
Twitter: @StartupJobs
Pricing: Starting from $299/per job post (RM1,430.00)

Crypto Jobs List

Crypto Jobs List has been one of the top Web3 job platforms that connect talents with thousands of job opportunities. The site believes in growing the decentralized economy with new business building through the contribution and adoption of technology. You can find hundreds of remote job opportunities on this platform.

Website: https://cryptojobslist.com/
Twitter: @CryptoJobsList
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptojobslist/
Pricing: Starting from $150/per job post (RM720.00)

Remotive

Unlike other remote job platforms, Remotive is a community of remote workers and digital nomads. Apart from a job board, Remotive publishes some of the top content for both remote job seekers and remote employers. If you’re looking to land a remote job, the articles and guides can help you out. And of course, they publish carefully curated remote jobs on the site as well. Browse through the remote opportunities and apply for the right ones. Take note that they also built a list of more than 16,000+ remote companies since 2014.

Website: https://remotive.com/
Twitter: @remotiveio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/remotive.io/
Pricing: Starting from $398/per job post (RM1,900.00)

JustRemote

A unique remote jobs platform, JustRemote claims to have hidden remote jobs that are not published and advertised on any remote job boards. You will gain access to 1000’s of remote job listings when you join their power search which costs $6 for the first month and $14/mo.

Website: https://justremote.co/
Twitter: @justremoteco
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/justremote/
Pricing: Starting from $189/per job post (RM903.00)

4 Day Week

4 Day Week is a job curation site that publishes remote jobs with 4 day work week (mostly 32 hours) without a reduction in salary. Although most of the published jobs mainly look for candidates from the USA, Canada, and Europe, you can still find opportunities that are looking for global talents. Make sure to check out this job platform and apply for your desired remote job.

Website: https://4dayweek.io/
Twitter: @4dayweekio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4dayweekio/

RemoteHub

RemoteHub is a remote job platform that connects and matches companies with remote job seekers. As an employer, you can publish remote job opportunities, create company pages and shortlist applicants by reviewing their profiles and portfolios. On the other hand, as a job seeker, you can publish your profile with your portfolio that showcases your experience and creativity. RemoteHub is a platform that you should try out.

Website: https://www.remotehub.com/
Twitter: @remotehub_com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/remotehubcom/
Pricing: Free

Remotewide

Remotewide curates remote jobs with location independent pay. The platform claims to publish jobs that have open salaries. It means that all the jobs listed on Remotewide will show the expected pay. This job board has a mixture of USA and Worldwide jobs. You can easily browse and choose the Worldwide remote jobs and apply right away. Imagine getting paid in USD and spending in Malaysia 🙂

Website: https://remotewide.co/
Twitter: @Remotewideco
Pricing: Free

Dynamite Jobs

Dynamite Jobs was started in 2017 with the mission to showcase remote jobs from companies with remote-first cultures. As a candidate, you can create a Dynamite profile and showcase your experience and skills. Rather than just posting your job as an employer, you can also opt for their remote recruiting service that gets you the best talent and the complete process will be handled by the Dynamite team.

Website: https://dynamitejobs.com/
Twitter: @DynamiteJobs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dynamite-jobs/
Pricing: Pricing: Starting from $399/per job post (RM1,910.00)

DailyRemote

At DailyRemote all the published jobs are carefully handpicked. Like other remote job boards, 90% of the remote jobs published on this platform are US jobs. You need to put in extra effort in finding Worldwide remote jobs within the platform. Although it is quite identical to other remote job platforms like We Work Remotely, the platform differs in terms of the quality of jobs.

Website: https://dailyremote.com/
Twitter: @daily_remote
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dailyremote/
Pricing:Pricing: Starting from $49/per job post (RM235.00)

Remote.io

Remote.io is another generic remote job board that curates work-from-home jobs. There are thousands of remote job listings from startups and leading companies published on Remote.io. You can subscribe to their job alerts and get daily and weekly updates.

Website: https://dailyremote.com/
Twitter: @daily_remote
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dailyremote/
Pricing:Pricing: Starting from $299/per job post (RM1,430.00)

How To Choose The Right Remote Jobs?

As I have mentioned earlier 90% of remote-first companies are looking for talent from USA, Canada and Europe.

Do you know why?

• Legal and Tax Considerations: Remote companies prefer hiring people from their own country or economic area to avoid complex legal and tax implications. Different countries have different employment laws, and hiring employees from other countries could complicate matters related to taxation, employment benefits, insurance and work permits or visas.
• Time Zone Alignment: Companies may also prefer hiring employees within certain time zones to ensure collaboration hours are convenient for both employers and employees. For example, a US based company may prefer hiring someone from Canada or specific parts of Europe rather than Asia due to lesser time difference, facilitating better communication and collaboration.
• Regulatory Compliance and Data Protection: Companies in certain industries are subject to strict data protection and privacy laws (like GDPR in Europe). Hiring remote talents from regions with similar data protection standards makes compliance more straightforward. This is extremely important in industries like finance, healthcare, and IT.

While these factors can heavily influence remote company’s hiring decisions, the remote work landscape is changing. Many companies are becoming more open to hiring talent from across the globe.

So how can I identify remote job opportunities that accept Malaysian or international applicants?

When you browse through any remote job board, the jobs are published along with the location. The ones that have specific location indicates that they are looking for candidates from the same location even if they never mention it within the job description.

In certain scenarios, you need to check the complete description of the original job posting itself. You also want to check on their company culture as well. Take a look at the example below.

You need to do your due diligence when you’re applying for remote jobs. Make sure you meet the requirements and have hands-on experience with the job you’re applying for.

If you don’t have any experience with remote working culture, you may want to read the following blog post:

How to Land Remote Jobs with No Experience in 2023

Have you tried applying for jobs from the remote job boards listed in this blog post?

Please share your experience by commenting below.

If I’ve missed out on some of the top remote job boards for Malaysian job seekers, please share it by commenting below or email it to info@kerja-remote.com

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