That's 1 in 5 of the 2,642 roles in our catalogue, from 108 employers. There are real openings for a first remote job, but they aren't spread evenly by country or by type of work.
Where they are
| Country named in the advert | Entry-level roles |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 294 |
| Egypt | 65 |
| Morocco | 49 |
| Kenya | 31 |
| Ethiopia | 30 |
| Tunisia | 16 |
| Nigeria | 14 |
| Algeria | 10 |
| Ghana | 9 |
| Côte d'Ivoire | 5 |
Only 27 don't name a country: 15 are open worldwide and 12 across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Those 27 are the entry-level roles that people in any African country can apply for.
What kind of work
Sales has 226 of the 528, or 43%, and most of those are sales or business development representatives. Admin and assistant roles come next with 62, then customer support with 60 and operations with 57. Those four groups hold 405 of the 528. Engineering has just 17 and design has 2.
Who posts them
Huzzle posted 140 and Pavago 69, so two employers hold 209 of the 528, or 40%. Assist World follows with 31, ReWorks Solutions with 22, Hire Hangar and Remote Recruitment with 18 each and VirtuHire with 17. Huzzle's website says it's free for candidates and that companies pay when they hire you.
What entry level means here
We mark a role entry level when its title uses a starter word, such as junior, intern, graduate, trainee, associate, assistant, coordinator or representative, and has no senior word such as senior, lead or manager. It comes from the title alone, so the advert may still ask for experience. Read the requirements before you apply.
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