Ireland’s remote work boom defies return-to-office trend
DUBLIN, IRELAND — Recent headlines suggesting a decline in remote work opportunities paint an incomplete picture of the current job market in Ireland.
While reports based on the IrishJobs.ie quarterly Jobs Index suggest that fully remote jobs have dwindled to pre-pandemic levels, representing just 2.3% of all job postings, other sources like LinkedIn paint an optimistic picture.
Remote work landscape
LinkedIn data shows that as of January 2025, 40% of all job listings in Ireland offer flexible work arrangements, with 15% being fully remote and 25% hybrid positions. Major employers like Revolut currently have over 60 remote positions available, while Ireland’s tech unicorn Tines maintains a remote-first model.
The discrepancy in reporting stems from how remote jobs are tracked. Many remote-first companies prefer to list positions on their career pages or professional networks rather than traditional job boards. For instance, HubSpot has more than 30 remote positions across Ireland, from Donegal to Dingle, that aren’t captured in conventional job statistics.
Employee preferences and market demands
Employee preferences strongly support this shift toward flexible work. According to CPL’s 2025 Salary Guide, 66% of Irish employees currently use hybrid working arrangements, and 60% would reject job offers that don’t provide flexible working options.
Meanwhile, the 2025 Manpower Group Talent Shortage Report indicates that 81% of Irish companies faced challenges in attracting skilled talent last year. In response, 62% of employers have adopted hybrid work as a key talent attraction strategy.
The future of work in Ireland
Looking ahead, Hays Ireland’s Salary Guide 2025 projects stability in flexible working arrangements, with 62% of employers offering hybrid options and 40% providing remote work opportunities. Furthermore, 74% of employers expect their hybrid working policies to remain unchanged over the next year.
