Have you ever noticed that the high paying remote jobs are often the most boring? To be honest, you probably haven’t, as most people only talk about the flashy ways to make money online. However, they often ignore the ones that aren’t considered cool. But the problem with cool remote jobs is that the competition is sky-high, whereas the ones that aren’t as popular are almost always hiring because people don’t even know they exist.
You see, I made good money in the radio control model industry as well as investing in the stock market. Many people would consider that pretty boring. So, I’m living proof that boring and sometimes even nerdy jobs pay extremely well. That’s why today I’m going to be revealing my top seven boring but high paying remote jobs.
For each of these jobs, I’m going to be looking at their ranking in five different categories: earning power, beginner score, growth potential, survivability and also if they are AI proof jobs or not, and freedom factor. Then we’re going to put them head-to-head to see what job comes out on top.
1: Short Form Strategist
Believe it or not, if you’re guilty of a late night TikTok scroll, then you probably know more about short form content than someone with a film degree. This job is all about spotting viral moments in long-form videos and then telling editors what to cut and what to keep in. Don’t worry, this doesn’t involve creating content yourself or being on camera. It’s purely a strategic role.
The Numbers Breakdown
Earning Power: Indeed.com puts a salary range between $22,000 and $172,000, but that’s because there are so many different things you can offer as a short form strategist. If you’re just starting out, I think $48,000 is a very realistic estimate.
Beginner Score: 9/10 – This one is super easy to start as you don’t have to learn how to edit or film videos. Instead, you can just focus on coming up with the best hooks, learning video pacing, and cracking the code for viral videos.
Growth Potential: 8/10 – If you want to earn closer to those higher figures mentioned earlier, then you’ll need to take a more active role in planning out videos from scratch. You could also look into negotiating some kind of view-based bonus. If you can prove your strategy works and get good results for multiple clients, you’ll be able to charge much more and hit much larger numbers. That’s how you take it from $48,000 per year to $100,000 plus.
Survivability: 8.5/10 – Content strategy is something AI is incredibly bad at, making this job relatively future-proof.
Freedom Factor: 9.5/10 – At the end of the day, clients don’t care if you’re in Texas or Thailand. They care about results, and as long as you perform, you can have the freedom to live and work anywhere.
2: Customer Service Coordinator
Have you ever been on a website and needed some help only to be directed to an AI bot and just frantically typed in “talk to a human”? Well, if you choose to become a customer service coordinator, then you’ll become the human on the other end. Think of it like being a middleman between bots and customers.
The Numbers Breakdown
Earning Power: Indeed.com puts this between $52,000 and $120,000 per year. However, it is dependent on where the companies you work for are based and what they’re selling. Let’s go with a more conservative estimate of $65,000.
Beginner Score: 8/10 – This one is pretty beginner friendly because all you need are some great communication skills, a knack for problem solving, and a little bit of patience to understand the business you’re working for.
Growth Potential: 10/10 – Every business, big or small, needs customer service. But not every company has the budget or time to hire a whole team. By having one person manage the bots and only step in when things go wrong, it means that it’s far more efficient than bringing in five or ten support agents.
Survivability: 7.5/10 – AI can handle the basics like password resets, order tracking, and frequently asked questions really well. But as soon as things get personal or emotional, it all falls flat. About 69% of UK customers say chatbots miss tone and frustration.
Freedom Factor: 9/10 – Once the bots are set up and tuned, you can work from home, a coffee shop, or even a weekend getaway as long as you’re available to jump in when things go sideways.
3: Remote Tech Specialist
If you’ve ever helped a family member figure out how to use Zoom or restart their iPad, this one might be for you. Technology can be pretty scary for older people, especially older business owners who know they need to embrace tech but just don’t know how. This job involves going into small businesses and helping them set up smoother and faster systems with modern tools.
The Numbers Breakdown
Earning Power: This role typically brings in around $60,000 a year.
Beginner Score: 7/10 – You don’t need any official qualifications. You’ll just need to be confident using software and patient enough to walk people through it. This job is about understanding what’s slowing the business down and then using tech to solve it.
Growth Potential: 9.5/10 – It’s not a matter of if these small businesses choose to update their technology. It’s when. If they don’t, then they’ll end up going bankrupt because they won’t be able to compete with new, more streamlined businesses. With e-invoicing now becoming a legal requirement across parts of Europe, this is clearly a need for businesses rather than a just nice-to-have.
Survivability: 9/10 – While AI tools are getting better at a crazy fast rate, they still need someone to set them up and adapt them for each business. As a tech specialist, you should think of AI as something that will help make your job easier, not replace it entirely.
Freedom Factor: 9/10 – This job gives you complete location freedom. Once you’ve set up your client systems, most of your work simply involves occasional check-ins to ensure everything’s running smoothly.
4: Funeral Sales Specialist
You might need to brace yourself for this next job. A lot of people aren’t going to like this one as it’s quite morbid, but the pay is far from it. This job is all about giving families peace of mind by helping them plan ahead and protect their loved ones from future stress.
The Numbers Breakdown
Earning Power: You’ll start at around $75,000 a year. This is the average for pre-need funeral sales reps in the US, and top performers regularly break $90,000 to $100,000, with some hitting over $106,000 when they crush targets. This is the highest paying job we’ve had so far.
Beginner Score: 7/10 – There are no real qualifications needed here. Some sales experience would be useful, but it’s not 100% needed. It’s more about your empathy, confidence, and the ability to navigate emotional conversations.
Growth Potential: 9.5/10 – Unfortunately, we’re all going to die someday, and funerals aren’t going out of style anytime soon. There are now more deaths than births in most US counties, showing that the demand for end-of-life planning is only going up. The average funeral costs $8,300, and if you add extras, the total can rise to nearly $10,000.
Survivability: 10/10 – There’s no tech right now that can actually comfort a grieving person. Not in the way an actual human being can. The human connection is something technology can’t replicate.
Freedom Factor: 6/10 – Although this is a remote job, there are far more time restrictions than the other jobs covered. There’s also a mental aspect – this job carries a lot of emotional weight.
5: Statistics Validator
Companies are spending millions on ads and you could get paid just to make sure their numbers aren’t fake. Have you ever wondered who actually checks those claims like “9 out of 10 dentists recommend this product”? That’s exactly what a statistics validator does. They fact-check these kinds of bold marketing claims so companies don’t get sued.
The Numbers Breakdown
Earning Power: Entry-level roles start from around $40,000, and more experienced validators can make up to $64,000 plus bonuses per completed audit.
Beginner Score: 6/10 – You do need to be a bit more skilled than all the other jobs talked about so far, as you need a strong analytical eye, statistics knowledge, and attention to detail. However, you wouldn’t need a degree as all these things can be learned on YouTube for free.
Growth Potential: 10/10 – Companies are literally desperate for these roles because one wrong stat in an ad campaign could cost them millions of dollars in lawsuits. These roles will only be more needed as time goes on.
Survivability: 8.5/10 – AI can spot and scan data, but it doesn’t understand nuance, intent, or legal risk behind how a stat is used in marketing. Even if it eventually understood these things, it’s still very risky to let AI check over these kinds of claims.
Freedom Factor: 8/10 – You can work remotely for this one, fully online with standard hours and no surprise office visits. There is a bit of pressure because if you miss something, it could have huge ramifications for the company.
6: Remote Setter
Have you ever seen those influencers making thousands a month selling courses or coaching? They all need one thing more than anything else – someone like you to fill their calendar. That’s what a remote setter does. They slide into the DMs, ask the right questions, figure out if someone’s a good fit, and then pass them to the closer to seal the deal.
The Numbers Breakdown
Earning Power: The earning power for this one is anywhere between $3,000 and $7,000 per month. If you’re hitting targets consistently, you can scale up to $84,000 a year without closing a single deal yourself.
Beginner Score: 9/10 – Because you’re not actually being pushy and trying to close the deal, it’s pretty beginner friendly and a lot of companies will train you up.
Growth Potential: 9/10 – Since most companies use commission-based models, if you’re good, your income can grow just as fast as the business.
Survivability: 8.5/10 – This job is all about connection, trust, and timing. AI is just not there yet.
Freedom Factor: 7/10 – Most setter jobs are remote, which is great, but they’re not exactly passive. You’ll be tied to your inbox throughout the day, especially during launch periods or campaigns. You’re free from the office, but not from your phone.
7: Content Risk Reviewer
This job isn’t for everyone. You need to be able to handle the consequences, which I’ll get into. Content reviewers can make in the region of $80,000 per year depending on clients or platform size.
The Numbers Breakdown
Earning Power: Around $80,000 per year depending on clients or platform size.
Beginner Score: 8/10 – This isn’t a super hard job. If you binge content and catch awkward tones or stumble across videos and think “this shouldn’t be public,” you’re already halfway there.
Growth Potential: 9/10 – YouTube and other social media sites make most of their money from advertisers, which means they need to make sure ads don’t appear on videos that reflect badly on the brands. Over 500 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every single minute, which adds up to 720,000 hours of new content each day. This is only expected to grow.
Survivability: 10/10 – AI can scan for inappropriate content like stuff that includes swear words, but it can’t detect everything. Companies like YouTube have tried to go down the AI route and ultimately failed and reverted to human moderators, as AI just isn’t up to scratch.
Freedom Factor: 8.5/10 – Some flagged content you’re asked to review could be highly disturbing, which is why this job isn’t for everyone.
The Final Verdict
Nearly every job we’ve talked about today has made it onto the scoreboard for at least one category. The winner depends on which area you want to prioritize:
- Highest Earning Power: Remote Setter ($84,000 potential)
- Most Beginner-Friendly: Short Form Strategist and Remote Setter (9/10)
- Best Growth Potential: Customer Service Coordinator and Statistics Validator (10/10)
- Most AI-Proof: Funeral Sales Specialist and Content Risk Reviewer (10/10)
- Greatest Freedom: Short Form Strategist (9.5/10)
Key Takeaways for Success
The beauty of these boring but high paying remote jobs lies in their lack of glamour. While everyone chases the flashy opportunities, these roles offer:
- Consistent demand because they solve real business problems
- Lower competition since they’re not “trendy”
- Strong job security as they’re difficult to automate
- Growth potential as businesses increasingly rely on remote specialists
- Geographic freedom allowing you to work from anywhere
The most successful people in these roles understand that boring doesn’t mean unprofitable. In fact, the less exciting a job appears on the surface, the more likely it is to offer stable, well-paying career opportunities with room for growth.
Whether you choose to become a statistics validator ensuring companies don’t get sued, a tech specialist helping businesses modernize, or any of the other roles mentioned, remember that these “boring” jobs often provide the financial stability and freedom that more glamorous positions promise but rarely deliver.
The key is picking the role that aligns with your skills, comfort level, and long-term career goals. With the right approach and dedication, any of these positions can become a pathway to financial success and professional fulfillment.