If I were trying to land a remote job in 2026, here’s exactly what I’d do
Let’s be honest, finding a remote job isn’t about luck, it’s about strategy. You’d strategy could range, you could either want to pitch yourself, or want to keep applying, or build a personal brand with intentionality.
If I was starting from scratch today, this is exactly how I’d go about it.
1. Define your job search strategy.
Everyone should have one!
You can’t just wake up and start applying randomly, that’s the fastest way to burn out.
There are really just two main routes:
👉🏽 Pitch yourself, this means reaching out to potential clients or companies, showing them what you can do, and positioning yourself as the solution.
You don’t need to wait for job posts.
📸 Take a look at one of Vsavvy academy students who used pitching to secure a remote job! I preach pitching because it works. I’m just giving you a sneak peek into the academy reviews.
👉🏽 Manual job search, this is where you go on platforms like LinkedIn, Remote OK, or even Upwork, and apply strategically to roles that fit your skill.
However when applying be strategic: if the job doesn’t align with your cover letter, or your portfolio, or your resume don’t apply. Just make sure you are applying right, and positioning yourself properly, don’t burn out trying to apply to 100 jobs and only 5 fit your resume, or what you can actually do.
Both work, you just have to pick one and be consistent.
2. Start working on your soft skills.
Remote work isn’t just about technical skills — it’s also about how you show up.
Learn how to communicate better, handle feedback, manage your time, and stop procrastinating.
These things sound small, but they’ll make you stand out when you finally land that role.
Basically, soft skills are what make you dependable and that’s gold in the remote world.
3. Set yourself up for global payments.
When you start working with international clients, you’ll need a way to get paid easily (without stress).
That’s where Nsave comes in.
It lets you create an international account that works perfectly for freelancers — you can receive payments from clients abroad and manage your funds securely.
You can create your account here 👉🏽 click here to download Nsave.
The truth? Landing a remote job is about clarity, not luck.
Start now, take small steps every day and by 2026, you’ll look back and be proud you did.
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