Virtual assistant and executive assistant roles are a common first remote job: they reward organisation, clear communication and reliability more than a specific degree, and many are open across timezones by nature.
These are salaried or contract roles posted by companies directly, not marketplace bids. Each is labeled by who can apply, so you can skip the ones that need a US or EU address.
Right now there are 4 live roles from 2 companies, 0 of them labeled Worldwide or Open from Nigeria.
4 live roles, newest posted 25 September 2026
Roles posted on a company's own careers page, like the ones listed here, are. Be wary of any 'VA job' that asks you to pay for training, equipment or a registration fee; genuine employers never do.
Calendar and inbox management across timezones, Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, travel and meeting logistics, and very clear written English.