Remote work is no longer simply about whether a company hires someone to work remotely. Employers can now choose between full-time, part-time and project-based roles depending on what they need.
Data from Online.jobs shows that all three models recorded growth between the previous and latest three-month periods:
| Full-time | 24 | 74 | 208.3% |
| Part-time | 20 | 63 | 215% |
| Project-based | 10 | 56 | 460% |
Project-based roles recorded the biggest increase, rising from 10 to 56 listings, or 460%. Part-time listings increased by 215%, while full-time roles grew by 208.3%.
The figures reflect activity on Online.jobs and do not represent the entire remote job market. However, they show that employers on the platform are using different hiring models for different business needs.
Roman Bukshak, Head of Growth at Online.jobs, says:
“The growth across full-time, part-time and project-based roles shows that remote hiring is becoming more flexible. Employers can choose the model that best fits their needs, whether they need a long-term team member, additional support or specialised skills for a specific project.”
Project-Based Roles Are Growing Fastest
Project-based roles recorded by far the biggest increase.
Listings rose from 10 to 56, representing 460% growth.
This model can be useful when a company needs a specific skill for a particular task or a limited period.
For example, a company might hire a specialist for an SEO campaign, design project, market research or software development without creating a permanent position.
For employers, this can provide access to specific skills when they need them. For workers, project-based roles can offer experience across different projects, although they may provide less stability than permanent employment.
Part-Time Roles Are Also Expanding
Part-time listings increased from 20 to 63, representing 215% growth.
This model can make sense when a company needs additional support but does not need a full-time employee.
That could include extra help with marketing, administration, customer support or periods of increased demand.
For workers, part-time remote jobs can offer greater flexibility while still providing an ongoing relationship with an employer.
Full-Time Remote Jobs Remain Important
Full-time listings increased from 24 to 74, representing 208.3% growth.
Although this was the smallest percentage increase of the three models, full-time work remains an important part of remote hiring.
This is significant because it suggests that flexible models are not necessarily replacing permanent employment. A company can have full-time employees while also using part-time workers and project-based specialists.
What Does This Mean for Employers?
The main takeaway from the data is not that one model is replacing another.
Instead, employers can choose a model based on their specific needs:
- Full-time — when they need a long-term member of the team.
- Part-time — when they need additional support without a full-time commitment.
- Project-based — when they need specific skills for a particular project or period.
Before posting a job, companies can consider how long they need the role, how much work is involved and whether they need ongoing or specialised support.
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What Does This Mean for Remote Job Seekers?
For candidates, the growth of different work models means that remote jobs do not have to look the same for everyone.
If stability is important, a full-time role may be the better option. If you want more flexibility, a part-time position could be a better fit. If you want to work on different assignments and build experience, project-based work may be more appealing.
So don't look only at the number of listings. Pay attention to the length of the engagement, required skills, employer expectations and level of flexibility.
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Remote Hiring Is Becoming More Adaptable
The biggest takeaway from the Online.jobs data may not be the growth of any single work model, but the range of options now available to employers.
A company doesn't necessarily have to choose between building a permanent team and hiring temporary help. It can use full-time employees for core roles, part-time workers when extra capacity is needed and project-based specialists for specific tasks.
For job seekers, that means the remote market is offering more than one path into a company. A permanent role may suit someone looking for stability, while a project or part-time position can be a way to gain experience, build new skills or work with different businesses.
As remote hiring evolves, the question may be less about whether a role is remote and more about which type of remote arrangement makes the most sense for the work.