Foreign companies are betting on Colombians: these are the most in-demand roles
Deel has been scrutinizing the labor market, not only in Colombia but internationally. In a recent report, it revealed, for example, that the hiring of compatriots by international companies increased by 49% in 2025.
TL;DR
- International hiring of Colombians increased by 49% in 2025, according to a Deel report.
- The United States is the leading country for hiring Colombian talent remotely.
- The UAE, Costa Rica, and the UK also showed increased interest in hiring Colombians.
- Highly paid roles for Colombians include analytical, technical, and management positions such as financial analysts, marketing managers, Cloud DevOps engineers, and customer experience specialists.
- In-demand skills for Colombian professionals include software development, interpretation, and customer service.
- Bogotá and Medellín are identified as the two main hubs for Colombian workers contracted internationally.