Singapore has been ranked as one of the best places in Asia to work remotely, according to the NordLayer’s newest Global Remote Work Index (GRWI). The country ranks 28th out of 109 countries studied and is attracting digital nomads by possessing the fourth best internet quality in the world.
Other attributes such as an excellent cybersecurity infrastructure, tourism attractiveness, and English language proficiency (both ranked third), make Singapore an ideal remote work location, said NordLayer.
However, the report also found that Singapore is lacking in terms of economic and social safety, as well as inclusiveness and personal rights. The high cost of living has also been identified as a potential deterrent to stay and work in Singapore.
In South-East Asia, Singapore ranks higher than countries like Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, but falls behind South Korea and Japan in Asia overall. No Asian country made it into the top ten list of the GRWI.
Donatas Tamelis, Managing Director at NordLayer, said, “[Remote work] is not just a trend — it is a fundamental shift in how we approach productivity and work-life balance. Embracing remote work empowers our teams to harness their full potential, regardless of geographical boundaries.”
