Usually, remote positions and projects that are posted through a company’s website, job boards, and freelance platforms are considered legitimate online jobs. Content writing, social media moderation, and virtual assistance are some available through these. However, jobseekers are not immune to freelance scams found through several platforms. They might experience not getting paid or doing tasks beyond what’s agreed upon with the employer.
To avoid this, you should check the legitimacy of a company and their posted jobs. This article from The Balance lists several qualities of a legit job posting, from the company and employee reviews, the amount of duties and responsibilities listed, to the salary. One of the red flags listed in the article is if a job posting requires you to pay for the position.