How can I get a remote blockchain job if I’m not in a preferred country or region?

Remote hiring in blockchain feels tough because many companies call roles “remote” but still want people in certain time zones. I faced this when I first started applying. What helped me was being clear on the type of companies I targeted. DAOs and Web3-native startups usually don’t care where you are, because their teams are already global.

Another thing that made a difference was showing proof of work in public. Not just a CV. I published small audits on GitHub, wrote short threads about what I was learning, and even fixed bugs in open-source repos. When hiring managers saw that, the location issue mattered less. They cared that I could contribute right away.

I would say networking isn’t just sending cold DMs on LinkedIn. The real traction came from hanging out in Discord groups and actually answering people’s questions or sharing resources. People notice that, and later someone inside the company might vouch for you. That internal push often works better than 50 applications.

On time zones: I started mentioning upfront that I could overlap 3–4 hours with their core team. That removed their biggest worry. It shows flexibility without promising to work overnight.

Last part. Don’t get tired out on rejections. I applied to 40+ roles before I even got a serious callback. The market is noisy, but once you break through with one good role, the later ones get easier because you have proven Web3 experience.

yess it is quite tough to get remote location jobs globally. I am going through it.

One way to get into job is Personal branding. Recruiters often could not be sure about expertise just with CV and portfolio. They are silent observers on social platforms. If your are presenting your knowledge to the world, it is always speaks louder than your CV.

Great to see this discussion on remote blockchain careers! If you're exploring global remote opportunities or wondering how compensation works across geographies in Web3 jobs, you might find these threads helpful:

🧭 Negotiating Pay for Remote Blockchain Jobs — How to handle the geographic salary gap: https://artofblockchain.club/discussion/negotiating-pay-for-remote-blockchain-jobs-how-to-handle-the-geographic-gap

🌐 Are Blockchain Developer Jobs Globally Remote? Insights on hiring trends and real-world flexibility: https://artofblockchain.club/discussion/are-blockchain-developer-jobs-globally-remote

💻 Remote Work Options for Blockchain Developers — Full-time, freelance, or hybrid? Explore what's possible: https://artofblockchain.club/discussion/remote-work-options-for-blockchain-software-developers

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For me, the breakthrough came when I stopped applying only through job boards. Most of my interviews in Web3 happened because I built relationships inside projects first. I joined a DeFi community, started contributing small things (docs, bug reports, testing feedback), and people in the team noticed. When a role opened, I was already trusted.

Another thing—I adjusted my resume to highlight async work. Remote teams worry about communication, not just time zones. So I showed how I managed tasks across different regions in my past jobs, with examples of deliverables. That helped me stand out even if I wasn’t in their “preferred” location.

I’d say: don’t just fight the location filter head-on. Prove you can work globally by showing real collaboration history. It makes recruiters less nervous about where you are.