Remote Jobs in Europe: Who’s Hiring and Where

As of November 2026, Scout lists 1,914 remote jobs that employers open to applicants in at least one European country, from 566 employers.

“Remote in Europe” rarely means every European country. Employers usually hire in the countries where they have a company entity or use an employer of record, so a role may be open in Spain and Portugal but not in Germany. Scout shows the exact countries each employer lists, so you can see whether yours is included before you apply.

What to check before applying

• Which countries are listed: “EMEA” or “Europe” in a title isn’t a promise; the listing’s country list is what counts.
• Employment or contract: some roles are full employment through a local entity, others are contractor agreements with different tax and benefit rules.
• Time zone overlap: many European roles ask for core hours in Central European Time or UK time.
• Right to work: roles in the EU often require existing work authorisation in that country.

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.