12 Surprisingly High-Paying Remote Jobs That Are Boring But Pay Extremely Well

But you know what’s funny about the job market right now? Everyone’s chasing these exciting tech jobs and dynamic startup roles. And some of the most insanely well-paid remote positions are actually pretty boring. And I mean boring like watching paint dry levels of boring.

But here’s the thing—some of them pay $80,000 a year or more. And today, I’m going to be showing you 12 remote jobs, ranging from entry-level ones to ones that are a little bit better, that might put you to sleep but will definitely wake up your bank account.

And some of them barely need any special qualifications to get started. In fact, for a lot of these positions, being boring is actually an advantage because companies are desperate for detail-oriented people who can handle repetitive tasks without losing focus.

Now, let’s start with one of my favorite boring-but-gold opportunities.

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1. Corporate Training Developer

Ever wondered who teaches the teachers in big companies? Well, turns out, being the person who makes corporate training not boring is actually a pretty sweet gig.

And you know how everyone dreads those mind-numbing corporate training sessions? Well, that’s exactly why companies are desperate for people who can make learning actually fun and engaging.

And here’s the best part—you can do it all from home.

So think of it like being a Netflix producer of sorts. But instead of making the next big hit show, you’re going to be creating content that helps people actually enjoy learning about company policies and procedures. Super fun, right?

No, you’re basically turning corporate snoozefests into binge-worthy content—which is a worthy cause.

Now, looking at the numbers, you can actually make pretty good money here. It ranges from about 128,000 a year on Glassdoor.

And although this is not a position that you can get into at the entry level, there are many entry-level positions where you can move into something like this relatively quickly.

ThaiCorporateL&D on Reddit shared that most corporate trainings are totally bland and not tied to any measurable outcomes. But if you can be the person who creates engaging, meaningful training that actually shows results, then you’re golden.

And the cool thing is, you don’t technically need a fancy degree. However, 89% of corporate trainers do have bachelor’s degrees. But what really matters is understanding how adults learn and being able to present information clearly.

And strong presentation skills and basic instructional design knowledge will get you far.

Now, companies like LinkedIn Learning, Udemy Business, and major corporations are always looking for training developers. Plus, tons of companies are transitioning into remote learning, so the demand is huge.

So this one’s going to get a solid 8 out of 10 opportunity score. High pay, growing demand, you get to be creative while working from home, and you’re making the incredibly boring just a little bit less boring.

2. Benefits Administrator

If you want to be everyone’s favorite person at work, try being the one who helps people understand their health insurance and retirement plans.

This is one of those behind-the-scenes roles that keeps companies running smoothly. You’re basically the wizard behind the curtains of employee perks and packages.

And you can think of it like being a benefit. You’re mixing and matching different benefits plans to create the perfect combination for employees. But instead of dropping beats, you’re dropping knowledge about dental plans.

Super fun? No. But the money is pretty sweet—we’re talking about 77,000 a year, with room to grow as you gain experience.

Now, one benefits admin we found shared how rewarding it is to help employees during crucial life moments—from assisting with FMLA when people need time off with their family to helping them navigate coverage after a death in the family.

It’s not just pushing papers—you’re actually making a difference in people’s lives.

And you don’t need a specific degree for this one. In fact, many start as HR assistants and work their way up.

The key skills are:

Attention to detail
Good communication

Being able to explain complex things simply

And most major companies hire benefits administrators. With remote work becoming more common, many are letting these roles go fully remote.

You can check out LinkedIn, Indeed, or company career pages for more.

So I’m going to give this one a solid 7 out of 10 opportunity score. It’s stable, remote-friendly, and while it might sound boring, you’re actually helping people when they need it most.

3. Junior Database Manager

If you think you need to be a coding genius to work with databases, think again. Companies are desperate for people who can help manage their data, and many will train you from scratch.

This is perfect for people who like organizing things and have basic technical skills. You’re like a digital librarian, helping keep company data organized and accessible.

And you can think of it like being a warehouse manager, but instead of physical inventory, you’re managing data. You make sure that everything is stored properly, easy to find, and nothing gets lost.

And here’s where it gets interesting—junior database managers can make between $90, 000 an d$ 163,000 per year, which is pretty sweet for an entry-level tech position. And you can make significantly more than that as you gain experience.

Now, a recent graduate shared how they landed a junior database role with just basic SQL knowledge and a cybersecurity degree. And the role lets them work with cloud systems and learn database security, which is perfect for building a solid tech career.

The great thing is, you can learn the basics through online courses. And many companies will train you on their specific systems.

As a side note, SQL (the main database language) is actually pretty easy to learn.

Tech companies, financial institutions, and really any large company needs database managers. And these roles are increasingly remote as data can be managed from anywhere.

So I’ll give this one an 8.5 opportunity score. High pay, growing field, and companies are desperate for database talent.

4. Digitizer

Have you ever wondered what happens to all those old paper documents that companies have lying around? Well, someone’s getting paid pretty well to turn them digital—and that someone could be you.

This is one of those hidden gems in the remote work world. Companies are desperately trying to go paperless, and they need people to help them make that transition.

It’s kind of like being a time traveler who brings old documents into the modern age. But instead of a time machine, you’re using scanners and software to preserve important information.

Now, salary-wise, you’re looking at $39, 000 t o$ 59,000 annually. Not top of market, but pretty decent for a role that you can learn on the job.

I found a digitizer who shared that they love their job because they get to see interesting historical documents and have access to collections that most people never see. So it’s kind of like being paid to explore little pieces of history—just very boring little pieces of history most of the time.

The best part? You don’t need much to start.

Basic tech skills
Strong attention to detail

Good organizational abilities

Most companies will train you on their specific systems.

Libraries, museums, medical offices, and large corporations are going to be your main targets for hiring spots. And make sure to check Indeed, LinkedIn, and especially government job boards.

Overall, I’m going to give this one a 6.5 out of 10 opportunity score. While the pay starts lower than some of the other roles, it is relatively easy to get into, totally remote-friendly, and there’s growing demand as more organizations go digital.

5. API Technical Writer

If you’ve ever thought about getting paid to explain complicated tech stuff in simple terms, well, that’s exactly what API technical writers do—and companies are desperate for them.

This is one of those rare tech jobs where your writing skills matter more than your coding knowledge. Seriously, if you can explain how to make a peanut butter sandwich, you might have what it takes.

Think of it like being a translator, but instead of converting between languages, you’re translating engineer-speak into human-speak. You’re the bridge between the people who build the tech and the people who need to use it.

And the money is seriously good—we’re talking about $78, 000 t o$ 126,000 per year, which is not bad for simply explaining things, right?

Now, a tech writer with over a decade of experience shared that 90% of what you need to know is just running API examples through a documentation generator and explaining basic concepts like authentication.

You don’t need to be a coding genius for that. However, you do need basic technical understanding. But companies will train you on their specific systems.

And strong writing skills and the ability to break down complex ideas are your main weapons here.

Tech companies like Google, Amazon, and pretty much any software company are always hiring technical writers. Plus, these roles are increasingly remote-friendly.

So I’m going to give this one a solid 8.5 out of 10. There’s high pay, growing demand, and you don’t need to be a coding wizard to succeed. Plus, there’s a lot of jobs down the line that you could go into that likely would pay a lot better.

6. Market Research Analyst

Do you want to get paid to tell companies what people actually want? Well, that’s basically what market research analysts do—and they do it all from home.

This role is perfect for people who love diving into data and spotting trends. You’re basically a professional people-understander, helping companies make smart decisions about their products and services.

And you can think of it like being a detective, but instead of solving crimes, you’re solving business mysteries.

Why aren’t people buying this product?
What features do customers actually want?

You’re the person with the answers.

Now, let’s talk money—you’re looking at about $58, 000 t o$ 98,000 per year, which is pretty sweet for someone who gets paid to understand what makes people tick.

One analyst shared that after 10 years in the field, they absolutely love it. They work about 40 to 45 hours a week, get paid to conduct independent research studies, and work closely with marketing teams to shape products that people actually want.

The main skills you need are:

Excel expertise
Attention to detail

Many people start as research assistants and work their way up, learning the ropes as they go.

Now, major companies across all industries need market research analysts. Check LinkedIn, Indeed, or look specifically at tech companies because they often pay the best.

I’m going to give this one a 7.5 out of 10 opportunity score. There’s a stable career path, growing demand, and you can directly influence product decisions.

7. Data Quality Specialist

If you’ve ever wondered who makes sure all those numbers in company databases actually make sense, well, meet the data quality specialist—the unsung hero of the digital age.

This is perfect for people who love finding and fixing problems. Even though there’s probably hours and hours of finding before you actually fix a problem (which is kind of boring), you’re basically a data detective, making sure companies can trust the information they’re using to make decisions.

It’s kind of like being an extra-boring proofreader, but instead of checking spelling and grammar errors, you’re checking data mistakes for logical sense.

You’re the person who makes sure companies don’t make million-dollar decisions based on bad data.

Now, salary-wise, anything involving data or the cloud tends to pay extremely well, even at a relatively low level. And in this position, you make $60, 000 t o$ 98,000 per year, which is not bad for keeping data clean and tidy.

A data specialist described it perfectly:

“It’s all about understanding data quality issues and doing lots of data exploration. You need to check for validity, completeness, and timeliness—basically making sure the numbers tell the true story.”

The great thing is, you don’t need advanced technical skills to start.

Being detail-oriented
Having basic Excel skills

Being able to follow processes

Healthcare companies, financial institutions, and tech companies are always looking for data quality specialists. And this role is increasingly remote as data work can be done from anywhere.

So I will give this one an 8 out of 10 opportunity score because it is in a growing field, it’s stable work, and companies increasingly realize how important clean data is.

8. Payroll Operations Specialist

Just saying that name almost puts me to sleep.

Ever wanted to be everyone’s favorite person at work? Well, being the person who makes sure everyone gets paid correctly is a pretty good start to that—and also bringing in some donuts (virtual donuts, that is).

This is one of those behind-the-scenes roles that literally keeps companies running. After all, nobody works for free, right?

In today’s remote world, companies need people who can handle payroll from anywhere. You can think of it like being a money traffic controller, making sure the right amount lands in the right accounts at the right time.

You’re basically the person making sure everyone’s bank account stays happy.

And the pay is pretty solid too—we’re talking $57, 000 t o$ 86,000 per year, which is not bad for making sure other people get paid right.

A payroll veteran of 10 years shared a great tip:

“Triple and quadruple check everything. I’ve developed systems over time like keeping electronic folders for upcoming payroll items and creating detailed checklists to prevent mistakes.”

And I can relate to this one because I’ve obviously paid my team many, many times. And one time, I paid one of my team members an extra $35,000 on accident—but luckily, she’s awesome and sent it back to me. Thanks, Christine.

Now, you don’t need complex qualifications to start. Basic accounting knowledge is enough. Many start as payroll clerks and get certifications while working.

The key skills you need are:

Attention to detail
Good organization

Every major company needs a payroll specialist. Look at ADP, Paychex, or any large corporation—they’re always hiring. Plus, these roles are increasingly remote as payroll systems move to the cloud.

So I’m going to give this one a 7.5 opportunity score. There’s stable career growth, demand for remote workers, and let’s face it—everybody that works needs to get paid.

9. Compliance Reviewer

Sounds super fun, right?

This is kind of like playing spot the difference games. How about getting paid to find potential problems before they become real problems?

This is perfect for detail-oriented people who love following rules and processes. You’re basically a professional problem preventer, keeping companies out of trouble before it even starts.

Think of it like being a safety inspector at a theme park—just a lot more boring. You’re making sure all the rides are safe before anyone gets on them. But instead of checking roller coasters, you’re reviewing documents and processes.

Looking at the numbers, you can make about $56, 000 t o$ 94,000 per year, which is pretty decent for keeping companies on the straight and narrow.

One compliance reviewer in AML (anti-money laundering) shared that while the work can be tedious, “the work-life balance is effing amazing.” (Their words, not mine.)

And this is something that I did kind of notice over and over again when it comes to really boring and tedious remote jobs. A lot of the time, the work is incredibly boring (most people don’t want to do it), but usually, the work-life balance is actually quite good.

The great thing is, most companies do provide training, and you mainly need to be:

Detail-oriented
Good at following processes

Many start with no experience and learn on the job.

Financial institutions, healthcare companies, and tech firms are always hiring compliance reviewers. So check LinkedIn, Indeed, and company career pages.

I’m going to give this one a solid 7 out of 10 opportunity score because it’s stable, remote, and a growing field. Plus, there’s pretty good work-life balance.

10. Software Documentation Specialist

Remember those boring instruction manuals that nobody reads? Well, companies are paying good money for people who can write them—which is even more boring than reading them. Yikes.

This role is perfect for people who are good at explaining things and have basic tech knowledge. You’re basically the person who makes sure users don’t throw their computers out the window in frustration.

So it’s kind of like being a tech translator, taking complex software features and turning them into something that actually makes sense to normal human beings.

You’re going to be the bridge between the people who make the software and the people who use it.

And salary-wise, we’re looking at about $63, 000 t o$ 110,000 per year, which is pretty sweet for writing instructions.

One specialist pointed out that good documentation is crucial.

“When everyone knows where to find information and how to use it, things run smoothly. And when they don’t, everything goes downhill fast.”

You don’t need to be a tech wizard. Basic technical understanding and clear writing ability are your main requirements. And companies will train you on their specific software.

You can find these roles on LinkedIn, Indeed, or tech-specific job boards like Stack Overflow.

So I’m going to give this one a solid 8 out of 10 for growing demand, increasingly remote-friendly work, and the pay being solid for what’s essentially technical writing.

11. Systems Coordinator

If you’ve ever wondered who keeps all of those company systems running smoothly behind the scenes, well, meet the systems coordinator—the person who basically just makes sure everything works.

This role is perfect for people who are comfortable sitting and waiting for things to break for hours at a time but then fixing them immediately after they break. Plus, you need to be comfortable with basic tech, of course, because you’re basically a controller of a company’s digital infrastructure, making sure all the different systems play nice together.

You can think of it like being an orchestra conductor, but instead of musicians, you’re coordinating different computer systems and software. You make sure that everything stays in harmony and nothing crashes into each other.

Now, the pay is pretty solid here—we’re talking about $58, 000 t o$ 91,000 a year, which is not bad for keeping the digital orchestra playing smoothly.

When I call this a “digital orchestra,” I don’t know if that’s the best analogy because that would probably be a lot more fun than this position.

One systems coordinator shared that they’re basically a generalist in IT because they do a little bit of everything—from managing computer systems to helping employees with tech issues.

So if you get a position like this, you are very likely going to be asking the question, “Have you tried turning it on and off again?” many, many times a day. And you have to do your best to not get annoyed and make it seem like you’re not looking down on them.

But the best thing is, you don’t need advanced tech skills to start.

Basic tech proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Companies will train you on their specific systems.

Major companies across all industries need system coordinators. Check LinkedIn, Indeed, or company career pages. And these roles are increasingly remote as systems move to the cloud.

So I’m going to go ahead and give this one a 7.5 out of 10 opportunity score because of its stable career growth, growing demand, and companies always needing someone to keep their systems running smoothly.

12. Digital Asset Coordinator

Remember that person at school who had a perfectly organized binder with everything labeled? Well, they probably grew up to be a digital asset coordinator—and they’re making good money doing it.

This role is perfect for organized people who like keeping digital files in order. You’re basically a digital librarian for all the company’s media files, images, videos, and documents.

It’s kind of like being a museum curator, but for digital files. You make sure everything is properly tagged, easy to find, and stored in the right place.

Now, looking at salaries, you can make between $52, 000 an d$ 74,000 per year, which is pretty decent for keeping digital files organized, right?

One coordinator with four years of experience shared that they love working with digital asset management systems (DAM)—which is probably what they say about 10 times a day as they’re staring at the clock. (Just kidding.)

They also said that their library background helped them organize things in an understandable way and create standardized naming conventions—which are skills that companies really value.

So you don’t need advanced technical skills to start.

Basic file organizational skills
Understanding of metadata (how to tag and categorize files)

Most companies provide training on their specific systems. And this role is increasingly remote as all the work is done digitally.

So I’m going to go ahead and give this one a 7 out of 10 opportunity score. It’s a stable job, a growing field, and it’s perfect for detail-oriented people who love organizing things.

Final Thoughts

So there you have it—12 surprisingly high-paying remote jobs that are boring but pay extremely well. Some of them require little to no experience, while others offer great career growth.

If you’re looking for a stable, remote-friendly job that doesn’t require constant excitement, one of these might be perfect for you.

Which one stood out to you the most? Let me know in the comments! And if you found this helpful, don’t forget to share it with someone who might be looking for their next remote opportunity.

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