Singapore is the 28th overall best country to work remotely, according to the Global Remote Work Index (GRWI) by NordLayer, revealing the best and worst countries to work remotely in terms of cyber safety, economic safety, digital and physical infrastructure, and social safety.
The top 10 among the 108 countries evaluated are Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, Estonia, Lithuania, Ireland, and Slovakia.
Singapore ranks 28
Singapore’s digital and physical infrastructure, e-governance, tourism attractiveness (3), and English language proficiency (3) make it more attractive for digital nomads. It has yet to improve on social safety (40), inclusiveness (31), personal rights (80), and cost of living (96).
Singapore ranks higher than Malaysia (41), Thailand (49), and Indonesia (68). In Asia, South Korea (17), Japan (22), and Singapore (28) lead the GRWI ranking.
Cybersecurity habits
“Even though some of the big tech companies recently brought their employees back to the office or introduced a hybrid work model, remote work is here to stay. It’s 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,” notes Donatas Tamelis, managing director at NordLayer.
“In the age of remote work, cybersecurity is not just an option. It's a critical necessity to safeguard our data and protect our organization from evolving cyber threats. Working remotely opens up new opportunities, but it also exposes us to potential security risks. Cybersecurity vigilance is our first line of defense,” says Tamelis from NordLayer.
