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Should I Use We Work Remotely?

weworkremotely.com·Analyzed 54 minutes ago··Based on 10 sources

For over a decade, the #1 site for remote jobs

Depends

Depends

Use it free as a job seeker — it's an established remote board with recognizable employers posting.

Legit, free-to-browse remote board since 2011; employers pay $299/listing amid mediocre reviews (Trustpilot 2.9, G2 2.0).

Confidence: Medium

2.9/5

Trustpilot rating

TrustScore 3 of 5

2.0/5

G2 seller rating

5 verified reviews

$299

Job post price

per 30-day listing

2011

Founded

Decade-plus as remote board

Value for money3

$299 listing is cheap; hiring results mixed

Support quality2

Trustpilot 2.9 average signals dissatisfaction

Security posture3

No known issues; scam-checker scored 93/100

Pros

  • Free to browse and apply for job seekers
  • Established remote job board operating since 2011⁸
  • Recognizable employers post jobs: Reddit, G2, Databricks
  • $299 per 30-day listing undercuts most job boards⁵

Cons

  • Trustpilot average is just 2.9/5¹
  • G2 seller rating only 2.0/5 across 5 reviews²
  • Reddit users report fewer postings and declining quality³
  • One minimum 1-year plan buyer reported disappointment³

Gotchas

  • highReddit reports a minimum 1-year plan — check terms before paying³
  • medium$299 buys a single 30-day listing; reposts cost extra⁵
  • mediumListing volume drew complaints; one buyer expected more postings³

Best for

  • Remote-first startups and scale-ups
  • Tech, design, and support hiring
  • Job seekers browsing for free
  • Global teams with no office

Not for

  • Hybrid or location-based roles — board is remote-only
  • Employers wanting vetted, pre-screened candidates
  • High-volume recruiters needing ATS integration
  • Buyers who need responsive support — ratings sit at 2.9/5

Companies that use it

  • Reddit
  • G2
  • Reviewshake
  • Fathom
  • Abnormal Security

Pricing

Job Seeker

Free

  • Browse and apply to listings

Job Listing

$299

  • Single 30-day posting
  • Employer-side, per job

Security

No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Long-time users landed jobs through it, but recent reviewers report fewer postings and mixed experiences.

“3 years ago, I was able to land a remote job using...”
— Reddit, r/remotework
“i'm new to this and i'm seeing a lot of negative re...”
— Reddit, r/remotework
“I recently signed up for the (minimum) 1 year pla...”
— Reddit, r/remotework

Alternatives

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LinkedIn Jobs

Bigger reach; remote filters free for seekers

Full analysis

Based on 20+ public sources; several Reddit quotes truncated in source snippets.

Sources

  1. We Work Remotely Reviews | Trustpilottrustpilot.com
    review
  2. We Work Remotely Products | G2g2.com
    review
  3. WeWorkRemotely - disappointed at number of postingsreddit.com
    review
  4. what do you guys think of weworkremotely and remote.co?reddit.com
    review
  5. We Work Remotely Alternatives & Competitorsflexiple.com
    review
  6. We Work Remotely: Advanced Remote Job Searchweworkremotely.com
    official
  7. We Work Remotely | Why Post a Remote Jobweworkremotely.com
    official
  8. WeWorkRemotely Reviews - Instagraminstagram.com
    news
  9. WeWorkRemotely.com Review: Legit or Scam? Trust Score 93/100scamstester.com
    security
  10. Is We Work Remotely Free for Job Seekers in 2026?pitchmeai.framer.website
    review

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