New LinkedIn data published today shows that Ireland has ranked highest for availability of remote jobs across Europe, with 9.4% of all job postings offering remote work options. This is almost double the European average of 5.2%. LinkedIn insights also revealed that Ireland has the second-highest availability of hybrid roles in EMEA, according to the most recent data from June 2025.
The findings highlight Ireland’s position as a leader in flexible working arrangements at a time when competition for talent has intensified significantly. LinkedIn’s data shows there are currently 3.4 jobs available for every 10 job seekers in Ireland, making it the third tightest labour market in Europe behind Germany and the Netherlands.
Ireland also secured second place in EMEA for hybrid work availability, with 36.3% of all advertised roles offering flexible arrangements. This is more than five percentage points above the European average of 31.3%.
High Demand Continues
Despite leading Europe in remote job availability, demand continues to outstrip supply. LinkedIn data reveals a “remote work mismatch” ratio of 2.1, meaning that for every remote job posting, there are more than twice as many applications compared to traditional roles.
This pattern reflects the sustained appetite for flexible working arrangements among Irish job seekers, even as the economy has fully reopened post-pandemic.