With hiring slowing across multiple industries and layoffs still reshaping the labor market, professionals are becoming more selective, not just about where they work, but how they work. One preference has remained remarkably steady: flexibility through remote jobs.
In 2026, the companies attracting top talent are the ones that “not only understand the critical role flexibility plays in retaining talent across career levels, but also are clearly committed to a more supportive and inclusive future of work,” says Toni Frana, Career Expert Manager at FlexJobs.
That’s the key takeaway from FlexJobs’ 13th annual Top 100 Companies to Watch for Remote Jobs, based on an analysis of approximately 60,000 employers and their remote job posting activity throughout 2025.
The list highlights organizations that consistently hire for professional-level remote and hybrid roles, signaling long-term commitment rather than short-term accommodation.
What Counts as a Remote Job?
FlexJobs defines a remote job as any professional role that allows employees to work from home either fully or part-time.
Top Companies for Remote Jobs in 2026
Taking the top spot this year is TELUS, followed by Elevance Health and Lockheed Martin. Together, the top three illustrate how remote work now spans customer service, healthcare, technology, research, and even highly regulated industries.
Top 10 Companies to Watch
- TELUS
- Elevance Health
- Lockheed Martin
- Transcom
- UnitedHealth Group
- General Dynamics
- BELAY
- Centene Corporation
- General Electric
- U.S. Bank
New Companies, Same Direction
This year’s list includes 40 new companies, among them Cognizant, Siemens, Visa, and Geico. Their inclusion reflects a broader shift: remote work is no longer confined to tech-forward or digital-native organizations. Instead, it’s becoming embedded across consulting, manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and education.
op Career Fields for Remote Jobs
While job titles evolve, certain career paths continue to dominate remote hiring. In 2025, project management surpassed computer and IT roles as the top category for remote job postings.
Top Remote Career Categories
- Project Management
- Computer & IT
- Operations
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Business Development
- Accounting & Finance
- Medical & Health
- Communications
- Marketing
Project management and computer & IT roles roughly doubled in remote postings, while operations, sales, and business development grew more than 20%. Other categories remained steady enough to maintain top-10 positions, signaling durable demand rather than volatility.
What This Means for Job Seekers in 2026
“Remote work has evolved significantly, but workers’ demand for flexibility has remained constant,” said Toni Frana, Career Expert Manager at FlexJobs.
From a coaching perspective, the message is clear: Remote jobs haven’t disappeared, they’ve become more selective.
Hiring managers are looking for proof: asynchronous communication, self-management, clarity in written updates, and the ability to prioritize without constant oversight. Treat working in remote jobs as a skill set, not a preference. You need to show them how well you can do it.