Hidden gems for finding remote jobs while you're building your indie story

Hey Indie Hackers! I’m Kate from migroot.io — we help people relocate with less chaos.

One of the top questions we get from founders and indie makers is:

“Where do I get remote work while I bootstrap?”

Because let’s be real — sometimes you need income while your SaaS is pre-revenue,

or proof of remote work for that visa you’re planning to use when you move to Spain or Thailand. 🌍

Here are 5 lesser-known sources to find solid remote gigs — no Upwork noise, no recruiter spam:

1.) employ.work – Curated jobs from VC-backed startups. Think Notion docs, early-stage teams, and async-first cultures. Mostly EU/UK and global roles.

2.) Y Combinator Jobs – Not all are remote, but many YC startups are flexible or remote-first. Worth filtering through for cool roles.

3.) Arc.dev – Focused on remote dev roles with smart AI matching. Great if you’re looking to code for someone while coding for yourself.

4.) Pangian – Community-vibes remote job board with a values-driven approach. Often overlooked, but worth checking regularly.

5.) Remocate.app – Find a remote job that lets you move anywhere. Especially good for those planning to relocate in the next 6–12 months.

💡 If you're bootstrapping and need stable remote income to keep going — these can seriously help