Even with solid skills, finding a remote, work-from-home job can be a daunting task. It may take someone with an average resume months or hundreds of applications just to land one or two offers, especially if they are not using any tools or hacks. When it comes to entry-level jobs, the task is even more challenging. The reasons are many and will be outlined below, but to get to the chase, is it even remotely possible (pun intended) to find an entry-level remote job in 2025? The short answer is yes, but with some caveats.

First, let’s go through why it is difficult to land an entry-level WFH job in 2025:

• The supply is too high for the demand.

Some people may not like the sound of this, but there are too many people who have basic skills and a little more these days. Even skills like programming are no longer very special. When seeking a remote work-from-home opportunity, you’ll probably be competing with hundreds, if not thousands, of applicants who are applying for the same exact vacancy, many of whom have 2-3 years of experience. This is likely why this is becoming the standard experience for many entry-level positions.

• Tools are replacing skills, and sometimes even humans.

Think about it this way: back in 2005, graphic designers who could professionally use Adobe Photoshop were in high demand. Fast-forward 20 years, and anyone can create stunning designs using a tool like Canva. Now that AI is in the scene, many more jobs will require far less skill. Less required skill translates to lower salaries, which is appealing to company stakeholders.

• Globalization and the $1/hour Remote Job Market

If you look up how much a web designer makes in the U.S., you’d see averages around $70,000/year, but in reality, many web designers I know make around $10,000 or even less. Why? Because for most jobs that do not require serious skill levels—and sometimes even ones that do—you can easily find someone willing to do it for pennies because they live in more affordable locations or are trying to build a portfolio.

• Scams, Ghost Jobs, and Dead Listings

The rarity and difficulty of entry-level remote jobs have made them prime targets for scammers, tax evaders listing ghost jobs, or companies that already have an internal hire but want to maintain an equal opportunity image. Even on my own job board, LightSpeedJobs, which utilizes AI for additional filtering, most of the remote jobs reported as suspicious are entry-level positions.

Now that we’ve discussed some of the key reasons why entry-level jobs are hard to find, let’s dive into how to find an authentic one.

• 1. Apply Directly Through the Company

Many remote job seekers are turning to direct hire, as many companies with true entry-level vacancies refrain from posting their jobs on major job-matching platforms.

• 2. Use Tools to Your Advantage

Just as technology is lowering the entry bar for entry-level remote jobs, it is also empowering job seekers. There are free tools capable of summarizing remote jobs, aggregating job listings from direct hiring sites, and tailoring resumes for specific vacancies. I will consider listing some of these tools in a dedicated post if I see enough demand for this type of content.

• 3. Sharpen the Saw

Borrowing this term from the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, I cannot stress enough how important it is to be on top of your game, even if that game is entry-level jobs. This includes everything from how you search and apply to how you interview and negotiate offers. Keeping your existing skills sharp while attaining new ones will improve your odds of securing a remote work-from-home role.

• 4. Stop Planning, Start Executing

One of the biggest mistakes I made while seeking remote work was spending more time planning than executing. While initial planning is beneficial, excessive planning can be draining. Instead of spending too much time organizing job applications, use that time to apply for another job.

What else are you doing to help you find entry-level work-from-home jobs? Feel free to drop your 2 cents in the comments section.