# Remoteok Jobs Search Scraper (`soft_alexist/remoteok-jobs-search-scraper`) Actor
Scrape remote job listings from Remote OK with one click. Extract 15+ data fields including job titles, descriptions, salary ranges, employment types, hiring organizations, and location requirements — perfect for job aggregators, market research, and talent analytics.
- **URL**: https://apify.com/soft\_alexist/remoteok-jobs-search-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Soft Alexist](https://apify.com/soft_alexist) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Developer tools, Jobs
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet
## Pricing
Pay per usage
This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have.
Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage
## What's an Apify Actor?
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and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
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```bash
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```bash
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# README
## Remote OK Jobs Scraper: Collect Remote Work Listings at Scale
---
### What Is Remote OK?
Remote OK (remoteok.com) is a popular job board dedicated to remote work opportunities. It aggregates thousands of remote positions across industries, from software development and marketing to design and customer service. Manually collecting and organizing this data is tedious — the **Remote OK Jobs Scraper** automates the process, delivering structured job records in seconds.
---
### Overview
The **Remote OK Jobs Scraper** extracts job listings from Remote OK's search pages, converting raw HTML into clean, machine-readable data. It is ideal for:
- **Job aggregators** building multi-source job boards
- **Talent researchers** analyzing remote work market trends
- **HR teams** benchmarking remote compensation and policies
- **Career platforms** enriching their job databases
- **Data analysts** studying remote work distribution by industry and location
The scraper handles bulk operations efficiently, ignoring failed URLs gracefully while maximizing data yield per page.
---
### Input Format
The scraper accepts a JSON configuration object:
```json
{
"urls": [
"https://remoteok.com/remote-jobs"
],
"ignore_url_failures": true,
"max_items_per_url": 200
}
````
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `urls` | Array | Remote OK job list URLs to scrape (e.g., search results pages). Paste one or more URLs for bulk collection. |
| `ignore_url_failures` | Boolean | If `true`, the scraper continues if some URLs fail, ensuring partial data isn't lost. Default: `true`. |
| `max_items_per_url` | Integer | Maximum job listings extracted per URL. Set to `200` for comprehensive collection or lower values for testing. |
> **Pro tip:** Use filtered Remote OK URLs (e.g., `https://remoteok.com/remote-jobs?tag=python`) to focus on specific job categories or skill sets.
***
### Output Format
**Sample output**
```json
{
"date_posted": "2026-07-01T15:05:02+00:00",
"description": "ATOM Partners is an international company focused on digital asset markets, trading technologies, and data-driven market research. We work with modern analytical tools and help aspiring professionals build practical knowledge of cryptocurrency trading in a structured environment.
We are currently looking for a Junior Crypto Trader to join our growing remote team. This opportunity is designed for motivated individuals who are interested in financial markets, cryptocurrency, and analytical thinking. Previous professional trading experience is not required — we provide comprehensive training and continuous guidance throughout the onboarding process.
What You'll Do
- Execute trades according to established trading strategies and internal guidelines.
- Monitor cryptocurrency markets and identify potential trading opportunities.
- Analyze charts, technical indicators, and market trends.
- Follow market news and evaluate its p\n Apply now and work remotely at ATOM PARTNERS LIMITED",
"base_salary": {
"@type": "MonetaryAmount",
"currency": "USD",
"value": {
"@type": "QuantitativeValue",
"min_value": 50000,
"max_value": 70000,
"unit_text": "YEAR"
}
},
"employment_type": "PART_TIME",
"direct_apply": false,
"industry": "Startups",
"job_location_type": "TELECOMMUTE",
"applicant_location_requirements": [
{
"@type": "Country",
"name": "Anywhere"
}
],
"job_location": [
{
"@type": "Place",
"address": {
"@type": "PostalAddress",
"address_country": "Anywhere",
"address_region": "Anywhere",
"street_address": "Anywhere",
"postal_code": "Anywhere",
"address_locality": "Anywhere"
}
}
],
"title": "Junior Crypto Trader",
"image": "https://r2.remoteok.com/jobs/335733cdf573fdc5474f48a6ad318bac1782918302.png",
"occupational_category": "Junior Crypto Trader",
"work_hours": "Flexible",
"valid_through": "2026-09-29T15:05:02+00:00",
"hiring_organization": {
"@type": "Organization",
"name": "ATOM PARTNERS LIMITED",
"url": "https://remoteok.com/atom-partners-limited",
"same_as": "https://remoteok.com/atom-partners-limited",
"logo": {
"@type": "ImageObject",
"url": "https://r2.remoteok.com/jobs/335733cdf573fdc5474f48a6ad318bac1782918302.png"
}
},
"from_url": "https://remoteok.com/remote-jobs"
}
```
Each scraped job returns a structured record with 15 key fields:
#### Job Identity & Content
| Field | Meaning & Example |
|---|---|
| `Title` | Job title (e.g., "Senior Full-Stack Engineer", "Content Marketing Manager") |
| `Description` | Full job description including responsibilities and qualifications |
| `Image` | Company logo or job thumbnail image URL |
| `Date Posted` | When the listing was published (ISO format or relative time) |
| `Valid Through` | Application deadline or listing expiry date |
#### Compensation & Employment
| Field | Meaning & Example |
|---|---|
| `Base Salary` | Salary range or base compensation (e.g., "$80,000 - $120,000 USD") |
| `Employment Type` | Contract type (full-time, part-time, contract, freelance, temporary) |
| `Work Hours` | Expected working arrangement (e.g., "40 hours/week", "flexible", "async-first") |
#### Location & Eligibility
| Field | Meaning & Example |
|---|---|
| `Job Location Type` | Remote work policy (e.g., "fully remote", "hybrid", "remote-first") |
| `Job Location` | Office location if applicable (e.g., "San Francisco, CA" or "Remote/Worldwide") |
| `Applicant Location Requirements` | Geographic restrictions on who can apply (e.g., "EU residents only", "US/Canada", "worldwide") |
#### Organization & Classification
| Field | Meaning & Example |
|---|---|
| `Hiring Organization` | Company name (e.g., "Stripe", "GitLab", "Zapier") |
| `Industry` | Job sector (e.g., "Technology", "Finance", "Education", "Consulting") |
| `Occupational Category` | Job function (e.g., "Engineering", "Sales", "Operations", "Design") |
| `Direct Apply` | Whether the job supports direct application via Remote OK (boolean: `true`/`false`) |
***
### How to Use
1. **Identify target URLs** — Visit Remote OK and navigate to job search results. You can use the main jobs page or filtered searches (by tag, salary, location requirements).
2. **Prepare your configuration** — Copy the URL into the `urls` array. Adjust `max_items_per_url` based on your needs (default: `200`).
3. **Enable error tolerance** — Keep `ignore_url_failures: true` for batch runs to avoid interruptions if a page fails to load.
4. **Run the scraper** — Execute the actor and monitor progress in the run log.
5. **Export data** — Download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel for analysis, importing, or integration.
**Troubleshooting:**
- If no data is returned, verify the URL is a Remote OK job search page, not a specific job detail.
- Remote OK's page structure may change; if output fields are empty, contact support or update the scraper.
- Use smaller `max_items_per_url` values if you encounter timeouts on slow connections.
***
### Use Cases & Business Value
- **Job Board Aggregation:** Combine Remote OK listings with other sources to build a unified remote job platform
- **Salary Intelligence:** Analyze compensation trends across remote roles, industries, and locations
- **Market Research:** Track which companies are hiring remote talent and in which categories
- **Talent Pool Analysis:** Identify skills in demand, geographic hiring patterns, and employment type preferences
- **Competitor Monitoring:** Track when competitors post remote roles and how they position them
By automating data collection, you eliminate manual copy-paste, reduce research time from hours to minutes, and gain data-driven insights into the remote work job market.
***
### Conclusion
The **Remote OK Jobs Scraper** is the fastest way to extract remote job data at scale. With 15 structured output fields and flexible configuration, it integrates seamlessly into job boards, analytics platforms, and HR workflows. Start scraping today and unlock actionable insights from the remote work market.
# Actor input Schema
## `urls` (type: `array`):
Add the URLs of the Jobs list urls you want to scrape. You can paste URLs one by one, or use the Bulk edit section to add a prepared list.
## `ignore_url_failures` (type: `boolean`):
If true, the scraper will continue running even if some URLs fail to be scraped.
## `max_items_per_url` (type: `integer`):
The maximum number of items to scrape per URL.
## Actor input object example
```json
{
"urls": [
"https://remoteok.com/remote-jobs"
],
"ignore_url_failures": true,
"max_items_per_url": 20
}
```
# API
You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.
## JavaScript example
```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';
// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
token: '',
});
// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
"urls": [
"https://remoteok.com/remote-jobs"
],
"ignore_url_failures": true,
"max_items_per_url": 20
};
// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("soft_alexist/remoteok-jobs-search-scraper").call(input);
// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
console.dir(item);
});
// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs
```
## Python example
```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient
# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("")
# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
"urls": ["https://remoteok.com/remote-jobs"],
"ignore_url_failures": True,
"max_items_per_url": 20,
}
# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("soft_alexist/remoteok-jobs-search-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)
# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
print(item)
# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start
```
## CLI example
```bash
echo '{
"urls": [
"https://remoteok.com/remote-jobs"
],
"ignore_url_failures": true,
"max_items_per_url": 20
}' |
apify call soft_alexist/remoteok-jobs-search-scraper --silent --output-dataset
```
## MCP server setup
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"apify": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=soft_alexist/remoteok-jobs-search-scraper",
"--header",
"Authorization: Bearer "
]
}
}
}
```
## OpenAPI specification
```json
{
"openapi": "3.0.1",
"info": {
"title": "Remoteok Jobs Search Scraper",
"description": "Scrape remote job listings from Remote OK with one click. Extract 15+ data fields including job titles, descriptions, salary ranges, employment types, hiring organizations, and location requirements — perfect for job aggregators, market research, and talent analytics.",
"version": "0.0",
"x-build-id": "WyveaO1DoHwZdmLYa"
},
"servers": [
{
"url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
}
],
"paths": {
"/acts/soft_alexist~remoteok-jobs-search-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
"post": {
"operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-soft_alexist-remoteok-jobs-search-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK"
}
}
}
},
"/acts/soft_alexist~remoteok-jobs-search-scraper/runs": {
"post": {
"operationId": "runs-sync-soft_alexist-remoteok-jobs-search-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK",
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema"
}
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}
}
}
},
"/acts/soft_alexist~remoteok-jobs-search-scraper/run-sync": {
"post": {
"operationId": "run-sync-soft_alexist-remoteok-jobs-search-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK"
}
}
}
}
},
"components": {
"schemas": {
"inputSchema": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"urls": {
"title": "URLs of the Jobs list urls to scrape",
"type": "array",
"description": "Add the URLs of the Jobs list urls you want to scrape. You can paste URLs one by one, or use the Bulk edit section to add a prepared list.",
"items": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"ignore_url_failures": {
"title": "Continue running even if some URLs fail to be scraped",
"type": "boolean",
"description": "If true, the scraper will continue running even if some URLs fail to be scraped."
},
"max_items_per_url": {
"title": "Max items per URL",
"type": "integer",
"description": "The maximum number of items to scrape per URL."
}
}
},
"runsResponseSchema": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"data": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"id": {
"type": "string"
},
"actId": {
"type": "string"
},
"userId": {
"type": "string"
},
"startedAt": {
"type": "string",
"format": "date-time",
"example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
},
"finishedAt": {
"type": "string",
"format": "date-time",
"example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
},
"status": {
"type": "string",
"example": "READY"
},
"meta": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"origin": {
"type": "string",
"example": "API"
},
"userAgent": {
"type": "string"
}
}
},
"stats": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"inputBodyLen": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 2000
},
"rebootCount": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"restartCount": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"resurrectCount": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"computeUnits": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
}
}
},
"options": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"build": {
"type": "string",
"example": "latest"
},
"timeoutSecs": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 300
},
"memoryMbytes": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 1024
},
"diskMbytes": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 2048
}
}
},
"buildId": {
"type": "string"
},
"defaultKeyValueStoreId": {
"type": "string"
},
"defaultDatasetId": {
"type": "string"
},
"defaultRequestQueueId": {
"type": "string"
},
"buildNumber": {
"type": "string",
"example": "1.0.0"
},
"containerUrl": {
"type": "string"
},
"usage": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATASET_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATASET_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 1
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"PROXY_SERPS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
}
}
},
"usageTotalUsd": {
"type": "number",
"example": 0.00005
},
"usageUsd": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATASET_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATASET_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
"type": "number",
"example": 0.00005
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"PROXY_SERPS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
```