My Wake-Up Call: Why I Stopped Job Hunting on LinkedIn

For years, like many professionals in India, I treated LinkedIn as my only job search destination. That was until my manager noticed my activity and said:

“I noticed you've been exploring opportunities elsewhere.”

It was a wake-up call—not because I was caught—but because I realised how visible and limited my search had become.

Let’s be honest: LinkedIn is a great tool, but if you're an Indian professional targeting remote jobs with global companies, you can’t rely on LinkedIn alone.

The Global Job Market Has Changed

Today, thousands of Indians are working from their homes in Mumbai, Chennai, and Jaipur for companies based in San Francisco, London, or Berlin. They’re getting paid in USD and building global careers without leaving India.

So, how are they finding these jobs?

Not on LinkedIn.

They’re using specialised global platforms built to connect remote talent with international employers.

13 Best Platforms for Remote Jobs (That Pay in USD)

1. Remotive

Curated remote tech jobs

Hires globally, including from India

2. WorkWave

Flexible roles across different industries

Great for Indians beyond tech: admin, ops, support, etc.

3. AI Jobs

AI & ML-specific remote listings

Ideal for Indian data scientists and AI engineers

4. Toptal

Premium freelance network

USD-paying projects for experienced Indian professionals in dev, finance, design, and more

5. FlexJobs

Remote, hybrid & freelance roles

Paid access but includes resume support and career coaching

6. JS Remotely

Remote jobs for JavaScript developers

Great for Indian React, Node, Vue, Angular experts

7. Remoteok

Aggregates remote jobs across domains

Filter by category, salary, tech stack

8. Working Nomads

Tailored for digital nomads

Perfect if you're working remotely while travelling across India

9. JustRemote

Lifestyle-based job filters

Includes full and part-remote options

10. Remote.co

Curated list of remote-first companies

Many employers hire directly from India

11. Remote Circle

Time zone - matched roles (IST-friendly)

No more 2 AM meetings!

12. We Work Remotely

One of the largest global remote job boards

Offers jobs in dev, writing, marketing, support, and more

13. Hubstaff Talent

100% free—no platform fee

Connects Indian freelancers directly with global clients

Final Thoughts

If you're an Indian developer, marketer, writer, or designer looking to work remotely and get paid in USD, don’t limit yourself to LinkedIn.

These platforms are full of real opportunities with international pay, flexible hours, and remote-first cultures.

Action Steps:

1. Bookmark your favourite platforms

2. Set up job alerts

3. Tailor your resume for global clients

4. Build a portfolio (if you’re in tech or creative roles)

5. Your next job isn’t just a scroll away on LinkedIn—it might be listed on a lesser-known site that’s hiring in your time zone and paying in dollars.

So, start exploring—and start earning globally!