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Is the digital nomad era over?
In short, no…and we think it’s just getting started.
That said, the landscape is shifting fast. From remote job opportunities narrowing to once-accessible residency programs vanishing, 2025 is forcing nomads to adapt.
This week, we break down where the best remote jobs still exist, and why now is the time to act on second passports and tax-free domiciles.
Let’s dive in. ⬇️
This Week in Nomad Deals
🛂Vanishing Passport Portfolio: Residency and passport programs are disappearing around the world. Here’s where to apply now.
💼Popular Remote Jobs: Here’s where aspiring digital nomads should look for work in 2025, according to a new report.
Work
Where to Find a Remote Job in 2025
Last month, Business Insider proclaimed the “death of the digital nomad” due to return-to-office mandates and legal challenges.
Yes, finding remote work is more difficult in 2025 than it was a few years ago. But in some pockets of the job market, WFH remains alive and well.
A new report from FlexJobs identifies the top companies, fields, and job titles for aspiring digital nomads. If you’re looking to work from a beachside cafe in Thailand, here’s where to pivot:
Computer & IT
Project Management
Marketing
Operations
Customer Service
Communications
Accounting & Finance
Sales
Business Development
Writing
Migration
Residency Programs are Disappearing
For the last two years, Nomad Deals has been pounding the table on the idea that “golden passports” and other popular residency/citizenship deals would soon disappear forever. Now, it appears that our prediction is coming to fruition…fast.
💡Need help navigating the process of obtaining a new U.S. state domicile, residency visa, or second passport? Check out our new relocation agency review article.
Consider just a few of the changes that we have witnessed so far in 2025: