RemoteOK Jobs Scraper

Extract, collect, and monitor remote job listings from RemoteOK in a fast and reliable way. Build structured datasets for job research, hiring intelligence, salary analysis, and automated alerts. This actor helps you gather job information at scale while keeping output clean and analytics-ready.

Features

• Comprehensive job collection — Gather remote job listings with rich details in one run
• Keyword-based filtering — Focus on roles that match your target skills, titles, or niches
• Category URL support — Start from broad or niche job pages based on your use case
• High-volume runs — Collect large datasets when you need deep market coverage
• Duplicate-safe output — Keep results clean for easier reporting and analysis
• Flexible limits — Control collection size and request volume from input settings

Use Cases

Job Market Research

Track hiring demand across industries and role types. Analyze which positions are trending and how requirements change over time.

Salary Benchmarking

Collect compensation ranges to benchmark offers and evaluate market competitiveness. Use the data for planning, negotiation, and compensation strategy.

Lead Generation for Recruiters

Build filtered job datasets by keyword and category to identify relevant opportunities faster. Improve outreach targeting with structured company and role data.

Remote Work Intelligence

Monitor global remote hiring activity and spot emerging skill demand. Create recurring snapshots for quarterly trend reporting.

Product and Content Insights

Identify recurring job topics and skills for newsletters, blogs, and market updates. Turn raw listings into useful content and audience insights.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	No	https://remoteok.com/remote-jobs	RemoteOK page URL to start collection from
keyword	String	No	""	Optional filter applied to job title, company, tags, and description
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of unique jobs to collect
includeGlobalFeed	Boolean	No	true	Include broad job coverage in addition to your start URL scope
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Apify Proxy preset	Proxy settings for reliability and stability

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Output Data

Each dataset item contains:

Field	Type	Description
id	String	Unique job identifier
slug	String	Job slug
epoch	Integer	Job timestamp in epoch format
position	String	Job position title from source
title	String	Normalized job title
company	String	Company name
company_logo	String	Company logo URL
logo	String	Logo URL
location	String	Job location
salary_min	Integer	Minimum salary value when available
salary_max	Integer	Maximum salary value when available
description_html	String	Full job description in HTML
description_text	String	Clean text version of the description
tags	Array	Job tags and categories
date	String	Posted date from source
date_posted	String	Normalized posted date
url	String	Job detail URL
apply_url	String	Application URL
original	Boolean	Indicates source originality flag

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Usage Examples

Basic Collection

Collect the latest remote jobs quickly:

{
  "startUrl": "https://remoteok.com/remote-jobs",
  "results_wanted": 50
}

Keyword-Focused Collection

Collect only jobs that match a target keyword:

{
  "startUrl": "https://remoteok.com/remote-jobs",
  "keyword": "python",
  "results_wanted": 100
}

Category-Focused Collection

Collect jobs from a specific niche category page:

{
  "startUrl": "https://remoteok.com/remote-support-jobs",
  "keyword": "support",
  "results_wanted": 80
}

High-Volume Collection

Collect a larger market snapshot for analysis:

{
  "startUrl": "https://remoteok.com/remote-jobs",
  "results_wanted": 200,
  "includeGlobalFeed": true
}

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Sample Output

{
  "id": "1130248",
  "slug": "remote-customer-support-specialist-example-company-1130248",
  "epoch": 1770853200,
  "position": "Customer Support Specialist",
  "title": "Customer Support Specialist",
  "company": "Example Company",
  "company_logo": "https://remoteok.com/assets/jobs/1130248-logo.png",
  "logo": "https://remoteok.com/assets/jobs/1130248-logo.png",
  "location": "Remote",
  "salary_min": 55000,
  "salary_max": 80000,
  "description_html": "<p>We are looking for a support specialist...</p>",
  "description_text": "We are looking for a support specialist...",
  "tags": [
    "support",
    "customer success"
  ],
  "date": "02/12/2026 10:30:00",
  "date_posted": "02/12/2026 10:30:00",
  "url": "https://remoteok.com/remote-jobs/remote-customer-support-specialist-example-company-1130248",
  "apply_url": "https://remoteok.com/remote-jobs/remote-customer-support-specialist-example-company-1130248",
  "original": true
}

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Tips for Best Results

Start with Focused Inputs

• Use a category-specific startUrl when targeting a niche
• Add a keyword to narrow to highly relevant roles
• Test with small runs first, then scale up

Scale Collection Gradually

• Begin with results_wanted between 20 and 100 for quick validation
• Increase to 200+ when building analysis datasets
• Use moderate requestConcurrency for stable collection

Improve Reliability

• Use proxy settings for more consistent collection
• Schedule recurring runs for trend tracking
• Export regularly to avoid manual data handling

Proxy Configuration

For reliable large-volume runs:

{
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

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Integrations

Connect your dataset with:

• Google Sheets — Share and analyze hiring data with teams
• Airtable — Build searchable job intelligence bases
• Looker Studio — Visualize trends and salary ranges
• Make — Automate enrichment and routing workflows
• Zapier — Trigger alerts and follow-up actions
• Webhooks — Send data to your own backend systems

Export Formats

• JSON — Best for APIs and data pipelines
• CSV — Best for spreadsheet workflows
• Excel — Best for business reporting
• XML — Best for legacy system integrations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs can I collect in one run?

You can collect small or large datasets based on your results_wanted value and input scope.

Can I collect more than 100 jobs?

Yes. Set results_wanted above 100 and the actor can collect expanded results for high-volume runs.

Does keyword filtering work with category URLs?

Yes. You can combine startUrl and keyword so results remain aligned with both inputs.

Why are some fields empty in output?

Some listings may not provide every field, such as salary or logo, so those values can be empty.

Is output deduplicated?

Yes. The actor saves unique jobs to keep the dataset cleaner for downstream use.

Can I run this on a schedule?

Yes. You can schedule runs in Apify to monitor hiring trends automatically.

Which input should I tune first for performance?

Start with results_wanted, then tune startUrl and keyword for your target scope.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, use the Apify actor issue/support channels.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• Apify API Reference
• Apify Scheduling

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection and analysis workflows. You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with applicable laws, regulations, and website terms.