Here Are The Top 10 Industries Offering Remote Freelance Positions

Taking data from the remote job market, FlexJobs has been able to identify the best job opportunities for freelancers.  

Using analysis from January 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022, the firm was able to determine the top ten careers for remote freelancers, top ten companies hiring remote freelancers, and the top ten most recruited remote freelance jobs. 

According to FlexJobs, the top industries with remote freelance positions included:  

1. Accounting & Finance 
2. Administrative 
3. Computer & IT 
4. HR & Recruiting 
5. Bookkeeping 
6. Customer Service 
7. Writing 
8. Virtual Admin 
9. Project Management 
10. Marketing 

The top ten recruitment firms hiring the most remote freelancers included:  

1. Robert Half International 
2. Kforce
3. LHH – Lee Hecht Harrison
4. Kelly
5. Randstad
6. Beacon Hill Staffing Group
7. MATRIX Resources
8. iMPact Business Group
9. Solomon Page
10. 24 Seven Talent

Finally, the top ten remote freelance job positions for 2022 so far are:  

1. Executive Assistant 
2. Recruiter 
3. Customer Service Representative 
4. Accountant 
5. Administrative Assistant 
6. Bookkeeper 
7. Graphic Designer 
8. Copywriter 
9. Social Media Manager 
10. Project Manager

“As our latest research indicates, plenty of companies are turning to remote freelance talent and creating more opportunities than ever before for today’s job seekers,” said Sara Sutton, Founder and CEO of FlexJobs. “We hope these lists of resources help connect both new and seasoned freelancers to the wide variety of remote jobs available.”