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title: "Are Remote Jobs Disappearing in 2026? What 23 Weeks of ATS Data Shows"
description: "Remote job listings in MORT's direct ATS feed hit a new 23-week high of 27,175 in late October 2026 - up 22% above the June 2026 baseline. Here's what the data actually shows about remote work availability."
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# Are Remote Jobs Disappearing in 2026? What 23 Weeks of ATS Data Shows

MORT's direct ATS feed tracked 27,175 remote-only listings in late October 2026 - a new 23-week high, up 22% above the June baseline. Here's what the data actually shows.

9 min read November 2026

By [Arash Abdollahi](https://mortit.com/about), Founder Published by [MORT](https://mortit.com/) Updated November 2026

TL;DR

**No - remote listings hit a new 23-week high** of 27,175 in the week of 27 Oct-2 Nov 2026, up 8.4% week-on-week and +22.0% above the June 2026 baseline of 22,280. Despite high-profile return-to-office mandates at large tech and finance firms, the total supply of remote-listed jobs across 10 countries is at its peak since tracking began. Remote listings represent 22.3% of all new postings this week, above the 21.8% baseline share.

## The narrative vs the data

Every few months, a wave of headlines announces that remote work is ending. Microsoft began enforcing a return-to-office policy in February 2026. Ontario's government implemented a full-time RTO mandate effective January 5, 2026. Roughly 30% of US companies now have full-time in-office policies in place, according to workplace data compiled by [Gable](https://www.gable.to/blog/post/return-to-office).

The coverage is accurate. Those mandates are real, and they reflect a genuine shift at large, high-visibility employers. But they describe a different population than the one captured in MORT's ATS feed.

MORT aggregates job listings directly from company career sites - Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, SmartRecruiters, JazzHR, BambooHR, and others. In the week of 27 Oct-2 Nov 2026, the feed returned 27,175 remote-only listings: a new 23-week high.

## 23 weeks of remote listing data

| Week ending | Remote listings (full feed) | WoW | vs Jun 2026 baseline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 17-24 Jun (baseline) | 22,280 | \- | 0% |
| 29 Jun (W28) | 22,041 | \-1.1% | \-1.1% |
| 3 Aug (W32) | 23,073 | \-0.2% | +3.6% |
| 17 Aug (W34) | 21,041 | \-7.8% | \-5.6% |
| 7 Sep (W37) | 22,414 | +1.0% | +0.6% |
| 21 Sep (W39) | 25,394 | +20.5% | +14.0% |
| 5 Oct (W41) | 25,582 | +9.5% | +14.8% |
| 12 Oct (W42) | 25,953 | +1.4% | +16.5% |
| 19 Oct (W43) | 25,907 | \-0.2% | +16.3% |
| 26 Oct (W44) | 25,079 | \-3.2% | +12.6% |
| **2 Nov (W45)** | **27,175** | **+8.4%** | **+22.0% - new 23-week high** |

Full-feed remote-only count from MORT's ATS feed. Covers listings posted directly on company career sites across 10 monitored countries (US, GB, CA, AU, DE, NL, IE, FR, ES, IN). Remote policy classification is sourced from the listing's structured data; hybrid and onsite roles are counted separately. Not a sample - the full feed for each 7-day window.

Remote listings dipped below baseline once across 23 weeks - W34 in mid-August (-5.6%) - then recovered and have stayed above baseline in 8 of the last 9 weeks. The current reading (+22.0% above baseline) is the strongest in the series.

## Remote as a share of all postings

The total market also grew in W45 - 121,956 new listings, a new 23-week high at +8.8% week-on-week and +19.4% above the June baseline. Remote grew at nearly the same rate as the total market (+8.4% WoW vs +8.8% total), leaving remote's share of all postings essentially unchanged: 22.3% this week vs 22.4% last week and 21.8% at the June 2026 baseline.

| Metric | W45 (27 Oct-2 Nov 2026) | W44 (19-26 Oct 2026) | Jun 2026 baseline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total new listings | **121,956** (+8.8% WoW) | 112,101 | 102,184 |
| Remote-only listings | **27,175** (+8.4% WoW) | 25,079 | 22,280 |
| Remote as % of total | **22.3%** | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| US listings | **64,300** (+13.1% WoW) - new ATH | 56,839 | 45,986 |
| Countries above Jun baseline | **8 of 10** | 5 of 10 | \- |

Data from MORT's ATS feed, 7-day windows ending on the dates shown. Country totals and remote-only counts are from the full feed. W45 sample note: AU is overrepresented (148/1k, driven by SmartRecruiters); hospitality elevated (Dominos 29/1k, Accorhotel 20/1k). Sample-level role percentages are not published this week given the concentration; full-feed country totals and remote counts are unaffected (computed independently).

## Why the headlines are not wrong - and neither is the data

The companies generating RTO coverage are large. Amazon, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan - their mandates affect hundreds of thousands of employees and generate outsized media attention. The coverage accurately describes what those specific employers are doing.

But the ATS feed captures a different cross-section: the tens of thousands of organizations that post jobs directly on their career sites using platforms like Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, and JazzHR. These are predominantly mid-market, growth-stage, and specialist employers - firms that cannot compete on brand name alone and are more likely to use remote flexibility as a talent lever.

Greenhouse alone accounts for 64,093 listings this week - 53% of the total feed. SmartRecruiters adds 18,536; Workable 6,352; Ashby 6,290; JazzHR 5,104; BambooHR 3,950. These platforms serve tens of thousands of employers who have not made headlines about their office policies.

One structural signal worth noting: Personio - the DACH-focused SMB ATS - is at 1,176 listings this week, -49% below its W29 peak (2,321) and continuing a sustained structural decline in German and Austrian small-business hiring. Personio's contraction shows the overall ATS data is not uniformly positive. But it does not affect the remote figure, which is computed across all sources.

## Country breakdown: 8 of 10 above baseline

| Country | W45 listings | WoW | vs Jun 2026 baseline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| United States | **64,300** | +13.1% | **+39.8% - new ATH** |
| Canada | 4,583 | +12.9% | +34.6% |
| Ireland | 806 | +21.6% | +26.1% |
| Spain | 1,614 | +3.3% | +16.7% |
| Netherlands | 2,350 | +19.1% | +14.0% |
| France | 4,525 | +13.8% | +10.6% |
| Australia | 1,686 | +7.0% | +9.9% |
| India | 3,193 | +8.0% | +7.3% |
| Germany | 3,760 | \-6.4% | \-22.5% |
| United Kingdom | 7,059 | \-6.7% | \-30.9% |

Full-feed counts for the 7-day window 27 Oct-2 Nov 2026. Baselines are from the week of 17-24 Jun 2026. 8 of 10 tracked countries are above their June baselines this week - the most since W41 (5 Oct). The US hit a new all-time high (+39.8% vs baseline). UK (-30.9%) and Germany (-22.5%) remain in extended structural weakness. LinkedIn: 0 for the 11th consecutive week (source-feed issue, not a market signal).

## Salary data (W45)

USD salary disclosure returned this week after a one-week gap in W44.

| Currency | Jobs disclosing salary (sample) | Median posted min | Median posted max |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| USD | 157 of 1,000 (16%) | $85,000/yr | $100,000/yr |
| EUR | n=2 - below publication threshold |

USD salary from a 1,000-job sample of the W45 window. 16% of sampled listings disclosed salary. Sample has elevated AU representation (Dominos 29/1k, Accorhotel 20/1k). USD figures are drawn from US-listed roles and are less affected by sample composition. EUR n=2 is below the publication threshold. Currencies are never blended. This matches the last published USD range from W42 ($85k-$100k/yr), consistent with stability in this band.

## What this means for job seekers looking for remote roles

The supply of remote jobs as of late October 2026 is not shrinking - it is at a 23-week high. But the distribution is uneven:

-   **The US remains the dominant source.** With 64,300 total listings this week (+39.8% vs baseline), US employers account for more than half the feed and likely a higher share of remote postings.
-   **Greenhouse and Ashby-listed companies skew toward tech and professional services**, where remote work is most common. JazzHR and BambooHR-listed companies tend to be smaller and more role-diverse.
-   **UK and Germany are the structural weak spots.** UK listings are -30.9% below the June baseline; German listings are -22.5% below. Job seekers in those markets face a tighter pool, remote or otherwise.
-   **RTO mandates matter, but they matter for specific employers.** If you're targeting a company that has announced a five-day RTO policy, the mandate is real and the remote listing count in MORT's feed will not change that. For the broader market, the supply is there.

[The MORT Job Market Report](https://mortit.com/blog/job-market-report) tracks remote listing counts alongside total postings every week so you can see how the balance shifts in near real-time.

## Frequently asked questions

### Are remote jobs decreasing in 2026?

Not according to MORT's direct ATS feed. Remote-only listings hit 27,175 in the week of 27 Oct-2 Nov 2026 - a new 23-week high, up 22.0% above the June 2026 baseline of 22,280. The narrative that remote work is disappearing largely reflects high-profile RTO mandates at large tech and finance employers, which generate significant coverage but represent a narrow slice of total hiring. The broader market, measured by direct company ATS feeds, shows a different picture.

### What percentage of job postings offer remote work in 2026?

In MORT's ATS-indexed feed for 27 Oct-2 Nov 2026, 22.3% of new listings were remote-only (27,175 out of 121,956). The June 2026 baseline share was 21.8% (22,280 out of 102,184). Remote's share of new postings has been stable, with a slight rise of roughly 0.5 percentage points since June.

### Why are companies posting remote jobs while enforcing return-to-office policies?

Different companies, different policies. The firms announcing high-profile RTO mandates are mostly large, brand-name employers - big tech, major banks, federal agencies. The tens of thousands of smaller and mid-market companies using Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, JazzHR, and BambooHR have not made similar announcements and are actively posting remote roles, many because remote flexibility is the most effective lever they have to compete for talent that would otherwise go to larger employers.

### How do I find remote jobs that are genuinely remote?

Search company career pages directly. Aggregator job boards often lag on remote classification and mix stale listings with fresh ones. ATS-sourced feeds like MORT's update continuously from live company career pages. MORT is an AI job-matching platform for people who want to apply to more relevant jobs in less time - it scans thousands of company career pages, scores every job 0-100% for compatibility with your skills and experience, and generates a tailored resume for each application. Remote policy is one of the filters applied before the listing reaches you.

## Find the remote roles that are actually out there

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## Related Resources

### [MORT Job Market Report: What Companies Are Hiring For Right Now](https://mortit.com/blog/job-market-report)

Weekly hiring data from MORT's direct ATS feed, updated every Monday. Remote counts, country totals, role mix, and salary medians per currency.

### [Does Election Uncertainty Slow US Hiring? What 2026 ATS Data Shows](https://mortit.com/blog/does-election-uncertainty-slow-hiring-2026)

W44: US hit a new all-time high (56,839) with elections 8 days away. ATS postings are a leading indicator; payroll data is lagging.

### [Is the October Hiring Slowdown Real? What 2026 ATS Data Shows](https://mortit.com/blog/is-october-hiring-slowdown-real-2026)

Two consecutive weekly declines from September's record in W43. W44 reversed with a +1.9% rebound. W45 now at a new 23-week high.

### [Are Software Engineering Jobs Growing in 2026?](https://mortit.com/blog/are-software-engineering-jobs-growing-2026)

Software Engineering has held the #1 sample position for 23 consecutive weekly draws, at 9.4-17.2% of listings. What the ATS data shows about SWE demand.

## Sources

-   MORT Job Market Data, week of 27 Oct-2 Nov 2026 (MORT ATS feed, `scripts/market-report-fetch.mjs`) - proprietary data
-   Gable, "Return To Office: What Workplace Leaders Need To Know In 2026": [gable.to](https://www.gable.to/blog/post/return-to-office) \- approximately 30% of US companies have full-time in-office mandates as of 2026
-   Tech.co, "Microsoft's RTO Crackdown Will Begin in February 2026": [tech.co](https://tech.co/news/microsoft-rto-crackdown-february-2026)
-   HR Reporter, "Ontario's full-time RTO mandate takes effect": [hrreporter.com](https://www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/relocation-travel/ontarios-full-time-rto-mandate-takes-effect/393888) \- Ontario government full-time RTO mandate effective January 5, 2026
-   WFH Research (Stanford), Survey of Working Arrangements and Attitudes: [wfhresearch.com](https://wfhresearch.com/research/) \- ongoing remote work research and data