Want to be a digital nomad? These remote jobs require minimal experience

Even before the pandemic, many of us dreamed of swapping our drab office interiors for sun, sea and sand.

Now, with the rise of hybrid and remote-working, more employees than ever are ditching the office (or their living room) and heading for more scenic shores.

While remote working suits many roles, some are harder to transpose. This isn’t stopping an increasing number of people seeking fresh starts in the digital nomad space, however. Many workers are beginning again in roles that require little-to-no experience and are ideal for the wandering worker.

Aside from the obvious flexibility remote working allows, and the fact that most of us would rather look at beautiful landscapes than a flickering LED light from our desks, remote working gives people the chance to travel, experience other cultures and expand their skill sets.

Remote working actually benefits companies too. According to US studies, digital nomads are 45 per cent more productive than their office-based counterparts. They’re happier too, with 91 per cent citing job satisfaction and listing flexibility as the main benefit.

Dedicated remote working centres have been popping up everywhere from Switzerland to Madeira, and many countries - such as Portugal, Canada and Germany - have created digital nomad visas and changed laws to encourage working tourism. Employees can literally pick a beach and set up shop.

Andy Stofferis, blogger and founder of Sendabee, a remote-first digital marketing agency, has met a range of digital nomads over the years and espouses the lifestyle’s benefits.

“I genuinely believe that embracing a digital nomadic lifestyle requires individuals to continuously step out of their comfort zones, forge connections with new people, and adapt to