How to write an Effective Remote Job Posting (and ensure listing approval)

1. Understand the Platform Guidelines

Before you even draft your job posting, take a moment to review the GoRemote Africa Terms of Service. The platform requires that:

• 100% Remote: Every job must be genuinely remote without unjustified timezone or location restrictions.


• Truthful & Accurate Content: Your description must reflect the real scope of the job, the responsibilities, and the compensation offered.
• Inclusive Language: Avoid language that discriminates based on race, gender, religion, or any other protected category.
• Clear Compensation: Ensure that salary details are transparent and not variable based on applicant location unless absolutely critical.

These guidelines help maintain a fair and effective job board and are crucial for ensuring your listing isn’t flagged or removed.

2. Crafting a Clear and Concise Job Description Define the Role

• Title & Overview: Start with an engaging job title and a brief overview that encapsulates the role. Be specific about the nature of remote work to avoid any ambiguity.
• Responsibilities & Tasks: Clearly list the main responsibilities. Use bullet points for better readability and to ensure candidates quickly grasp what the role entails.
• Requirements: Outline the essential skills, qualifications, and any preferred experience. Make sure these requirements are realistic and directly related to the job.
• Utilise Experimental Features: Feel free to speed up the process by utilising AI with job descriptions, tags, skills, and so on.

Authenticity is Key

• Honesty Wins: Ensure that the job description is an honest portrayal of the position. Overstating benefits or underplaying challenges can lead to mismatches and future issues.
• Realistic Expectations: Describe the work environment, expected working hours, and any communication tools used. Transparency builds trust.

3. Highlighting Compensation and Benefits Be Transparent

• Fair Compensation: Clearly state the salary range, benefits, and any other perks. Avoid variable salaries based on geographic location unless it is an integral part of the job.
• Global Appeal: Since the role is remote, your compensation and benefits should be attractive and competitive on a global scale. This openness helps in reaching a diverse pool of talent.

Additional Perks

• Professional Development: Mention opportunities for growth, training, or mentorship programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Highlight policies or initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance, which is a significant draw for remote roles.

4. Avoiding Common Pitfalls Prohibited Content

• No Misleading or Duplicate Posts: Avoid duplicating content or using overly generic descriptions that may come off as spammy.
• No Unjustified Location Requirements: Even if your company is based in a particular region, do not impose restrictions on applicants’ locations unless it’s absolutely necessary.
• Respect Intellectual Property: Ensure that all content (including images and logos) complies with intellectual property laws.

Compliance with GoRemote Africa Standards

• Appropriate Tone and Content: Your posting should be respectful, clear, and free of any content that might be deemed inappropriate or misleading. This not only helps with listing approval but also builds your company’s reputation on the platform.

5. Final Checklist Before Submission

Before you hit “post,” run through this checklist:

• Remote Verification: Confirm that the role is 100% remote with no unnecessary restrictions.
• Accurate Descriptions: Double-check that the job description accurately reflects the role, responsibilities, and compensation.
• Clear Compensation Details: Make sure salary, benefits, and any additional perks are clearly and transparently detailed.
• Compliance with Terms: Review out Terms of Service to ensure your posting is fully compliant with all guidelines.