# Remote jobs from Kenya: how to find real ones and get hired

> Which remote jobs Kenyans actually get, where to find them, how to spot remote job scams, how pay and contracts usually work, and what to sort out before you start.

Source: https://monicahr.com/guides/remote-jobs-from-kenya/
Published by Monica (monicahr.com), written by The Monica team, updated 2026-11-05. Topic: ICT and tech, Kenya.

Remote work lets Kenyans work for companies in Nairobi, Europe, the US and beyond without moving. It is real and growing, especially in software, data, design, customer support and writing. It also attracts scammers, because people want it so much. This guide covers how to find genuine remote jobs and how to win them.

## Which remote jobs do Kenyans get?

- **Software development**, including web, mobile, backend and DevOps.
- **Data**: analysts, data engineers and data scientists.
- **Design**: UI/UX and graphic design.
- **Customer support and virtual assistance**, especially for companies in the same or nearby time zones.
- **Writing, editing, transcription and content moderation.**
- **QA testing, IT support and cybersecurity monitoring.**

## Where do you find remote jobs?

Company career pages, remote job boards, professional networks and referrals from people already working remotely are the main routes. Kenyan companies also hire remote and hybrid staff. On Monica, browse [remote jobs open to people in Kenya](https://monicahr.com/jobs/roles/remote-jobs/) and [remote ICT jobs](https://monicahr.com/jobs/roles/remote-ict-jobs/), which are checked for scams before they are listed.

## How do you spot a remote job scam?

- You are asked to pay for training, equipment, a "registration fee" or a work permit before you start. Real employers do not charge you to work.
- The job pays far more than similar roles for little work, or you are hired without any interview.
- All contact is through a messaging app, with no company email, website or named people you can check.
- You are asked to receive money into your account and send it on.

Read our full guide to [fake jobs and recruitment scams](https://monicahr.com/guides/fake-jobs-and-recruitment-scams-kenya/).

## How do pay and contracts usually work?

Some foreign companies hire Kenyans as contractors and pay monthly or by invoice. Others hire through an employer-of-record company that employs you in Kenya on their behalf, handling payroll and deductions. Before you accept, find out which it is, the currency and how you will be paid, who pays any transfer fees, your working hours and time zone, and how either side can end the contract. Get it all in writing; our guide to [employment contracts](https://monicahr.com/guides/employment-contract-kenya/) lists what to look for.

## What about tax?

Income you earn while living in Kenya can be taxable in Kenya even when the employer is abroad. If you are a contractor, you are usually responsible for declaring it yourself. Speak to KRA or a tax adviser about your situation before you start, and keep records of every payment.

## How do you win a remote job?

- Show you can work without supervision: finished projects, clear writing and examples of work you owned end to end.
- Make your CV easy for international recruiters to read. Our guide to [writing a tech CV](https://monicahr.com/guides/tech-cv-kenya/) helps.
- Have a reliable internet connection, a backup such as mobile data, a quiet place to work and a laptop that can handle the job.
- Be clear about your time zone and the hours you can overlap with the team.