Entry-Level Remote Jobs: Real Openings and What Employers Expect

As of November 2026, Scout lists 330 entry-level remote jobs from 145 employers, each taken from the employer’s own careers page or job board.

Scout counts a job as entry level when its title says so: words such as junior, intern, internship, graduate, trainee, apprentice or entry level. That keeps the list honest, because it reflects how the employer described the role rather than a guess. It also means some roles open to beginners won’t appear here, so the tips below cover how to find those too.

Titles to search for

Employers rarely use the phrase “entry level” in a title. They are more likely to write one of these, and searching for each one finds roles a single search would miss.

• Junior or Jr: the most common label for early-career roles in engineering, design, data and marketing.
• Intern or Internship: usually fixed-term and often tied to being a current student or recent graduate. Check the dates and whether it is paid.
• Graduate or Graduate Programme: aimed at people who finished a degree recently, often with a start date and a training plan.
• Trainee or Apprentice: the employer expects to teach the job, sometimes alongside a formal qualification.
• Associate, Coordinator, Assistant or Representative: often early-career, though not always. Read the experience section to be sure.

What employers usually mean by entry level

Entry level rarely means no requirements at all. Many listings still ask for a year or two of experience, a relevant course, or evidence that you can do the basics, such as a portfolio, a project or a previous part-time job. Treat the experience line as a guide, not a hard rule: if you meet most of the requirements, it is usually worth applying.

Remote roles add one more expectation. With no one sitting next to you, employers look for people who write clearly, ask questions early and manage their own time. Mention any remote study, volunteering or freelance work that shows you can do that.

What to check before you apply

• Location: an entry-level remote job is still usually limited to certain countries or states. Scout lists the locations each employer names, so check yours is among them.
• Pay: look for a stated wage or salary. Be cautious with roles described only by commission or “earning potential”.
• Fixed term or permanent: internships and graduate programmes often end on a set date. Check what happens afterwards.
• Training and support: a good entry-level listing says who you will report to and how you will learn the job.
• Working hours: check the time zone and core hours the team expects, especially for customer-facing roles.
• Upfront costs: a genuine employer never asks you to pay for training, equipment or a starter kit before you are hired.

Figures come from Scout’s live catalogue of remote jobs reviewed from employers’ own careers pages and job boards, so they change as jobs open and close.