What OnlineJobs.ph Is
OnlineJobs.ph is a job board focused exclusively on the Philippines remote work market. It connects businesses directly with Filipino workers seeking remote employment — virtual assistants, developers, designers, customer support agents, and more.
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Unlike Upwork or Fiverr, OnlineJobs.ph is not a marketplace with built-in payment processing, escrow, or dispute resolution. It's a job board. You post a job, receive applications, conduct your own hiring process, and manage payment and the working relationship entirely on your own terms.
Why OnlineJobs.ph Is Popular for VA Hiring
No Agency Markup
Because you're hiring directly, you pay the VA their full rate without an agency margin or platform commission on ongoing earnings. This typically means 20–40% lower ongoing costs compared to agency-placed VAs or Upwork-equivalent rates.
Deep Filipino Talent Pool
OnlineJobs.ph has been operating since 2009 and has built the largest pool of Filipino remote workers of any platform. The Philippines produces a high volume of educated, English-proficient remote workers well-suited for VA roles — and OnlineJobs.ph is where most of them look for work.
Direct Relationship
You build the relationship directly with your VA, without a platform intermediary. This supports the kind of deep, loyal working relationship that produces the best VA outcomes.
OnlineJobs.ph Pricing
Employer Subscription
To contact applicants, you need an employer account:
- Basic: ~$69/month or ~$199/year
- Premium: ~$99/month or ~$269/year (includes additional features like ID verification)
The subscription pays for itself quickly compared to agency fees — you pay once regardless of how many VAs you hire through the platform.
VA Salaries
OnlineJobs.ph VAs are typically paid on a full-time or part-time employment model rather than hourly:
| VA Type | Typical Monthly Rate (Full-Time) |
|---|---|
| Entry-level general VA | $400–$700/month |
| Experienced general VA | $700–$1,200/month |
| Specialized VA (social, SEO, bookkeeping) | $900–$1,800/month |
| Executive VA | $1,200–$2,200/month |
These represent direct employment rates — no platform takes a cut.
How to Post an Effective Job on OnlineJobs.ph
Be Specific About the Role
Filipino workers applying on OnlineJobs.ph are looking for stable employment, not gig work. Your job post should describe:
- Specific tasks and responsibilities
- Required hours (full-time or part-time)
- Required tools and systems
- Communication expectations
- Whether you offer salary reviews over time
A clear, respectful job post attracts more serious applicants.
Include Compensation Range
Unlike some markets, listing compensation range on OnlineJobs.ph significantly increases application quality. Workers value transparency and will self-select appropriately.
Describe Your Business
Filipino VAs want to work for businesses they understand and can be proud to represent. A brief description of what your business does and the kind of clients you serve improves application quality.
The Hiring Process on OnlineJobs.ph
Because there's no platform vetting, a structured hiring process is essential:
- Post the job — Receive applications over 5–10 days
- Screen resumes — Look for relevant experience, stable work history, English proficiency
- Skills test or test task — Give a paid test task ($20–$50) representative of the actual work
- Video interview — Assess communication, reliability indicators, culture fit
- Background check (optional) — OnlineJobs.ph Premium offers ID verification
- Offer and contract — Provide a simple employment letter specifying role, rate, hours, and expectations
Payment Methods for OnlineJobs.ph VAs
OnlineJobs.ph doesn't handle payment — you arrange payment directly:
- Wise (formerly TransferWise): Low fees, competitive exchange rates, reliable
- Payoneer: Popular with Filipino workers; reliable delivery
- PayPal: Works but has higher fees and variable exchange rates
- Direct bank transfer: Available but slow for international transfers
Most Filipino VAs prefer weekly or bi-monthly payments. Consistency in payment timing builds trust and improves retention.
Managing a Direct-Hire Filipino VA
Set Clear Expectations from Day One
Without an agency managing the relationship, all expectations are your responsibility to establish: working hours, communication protocols, task priorities, quality standards.
Invest in Onboarding
Filipino VAs hired directly tend to be deeply loyal when treated well. A solid onboarding investment — SOPs, training videos, regular feedback — pays back in exceptional retention.
Annual Rate Reviews
The competitive market for Filipino remote workers has changed. Offering annual salary reviews (5–10% increases for strong performers) significantly improves retention and is now expected by experienced VAs.
OnlineJobs.ph Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Lowest cost of any approach for Filipino VA hiring
- Deep talent pool with experienced, professional VAs
- No ongoing platform fees beyond subscription
- Builds direct, loyal working relationship
Cons:
- Full hiring process responsibility on you
- No payment protection or dispute resolution
- No guaranteed replacement if VA leaves
- Requires more management investment than agency approach
Ready to Hire?
OnlineJobs.ph is excellent for experienced VA hirers comfortable running their own process. If you'd prefer qualified VA candidates pre-vetted and matched to your needs, Virtual Assistant VA offers the deep Filipino VA talent pool with the vetting and support infrastructure built in.