Almost Half of U.K. Workers Willing to Change Jobs for Remote Work Abroad

Accountants are now the professionals most eager to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle.  

According to a study published by IT service provider Redcentric, 61% of accountants in the U.K. are willing to swap their traditional office settings for the flexibility of remote work abroad. 

The data reveals accountants are not the only group of professionals willing to switch up their work life. Almost half, or 45%, of British workers are willing to change jobs or even careers for the chance to work abroad and experience different cultures. 

Accountants lead a diverse group of professionals willing to explore the digital nomadic lifestyle. Other fields showing strong interest included:  

• IT technicians (58% likely to work as a digital nomad) 
• Software engineers (48%)  
• Teachers (45%)  
• Call center workers (44%)  

The demand for Digital Nomad visas has surged, with countries including Japan, Thailand, and Italy rolling out new visa options vying to attract this growing workforce.  

Now, a broader range of occupations can leverage remote work opportunities, making international work-life balance increasingly accessible. 

Startups.co.uk reports young adults are particularly driving this trend. 64% of workers aged 16-34 would consider changing jobs or careers to gain the ability to work abroad. Within this demographic, 71% are either self-employed or aspiring to be, with flexible working conditions standing out as the most attractive benefit. 

The study shows how the digital nomad lifestyle is expanding beyond freelancers, influenced by changing attitudes towards work and the growing appeal of remote work.