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• Which country has the most jobs in 2026?

WHICH COUNTRY HAS THE MOST JOBS IN 2026?

Daniel TJ International Correspondent Tokyo, Japan

I’ve spent a lot of time over the last few years talking to people who want to work abroad. Friends, friends of friends, random DMs, people I meet who say, “I’m just… tired of being stuck.”

And the question I hear over and over is: What jobs are actually going to be in demand next year? And can I really get one that lets me live somewhere else legally?

So let’s talk honestly about 2026. Not in a polished, corporate way. Just real talk.

First, a quick reality check

There isn’t one single “dream job” that works everywhere. Japan isn’t Germany. Canada isn’t Singapore.

But when you look across about 20 major countries — the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Sweden, Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Poland, Czech Republic, and even parts of Latin America — you start seeing the same patterns repeat.

Different languages, different cultures… same shortages.

And that’s where opportunity lives.

The Top 7 Jobs Showing Up Everywhere for 2026

I’ll walk you through these like I’d explain them to a friend who’s half-excited and half-panicking.

1. AI & Automation Specialists (and No, Not Just Coders)

Everyone thinks this means hardcore engineers only. It doesn’t.

Yes, machine learning engineers and AI developers are in crazy demand. But so are:

• AI project managers

• AI ethics specialists

• Automation consultants

• People who can translate tech into business language

Countries like Germany, Canada, Japan, the UK, and Singapore are actively sponsoring visas because they just don’t have enough people. I’ve seen companies relax language requirements just to fill these roles.

And honestly? Half the people I know in this space didn’t start in tech.

2. Healthcare Professionals (The Shortage Nobody Fixed)

This one’s emotional for me. I’ve watched nurses burn out and still get begged to stay.

In 2026, demand is exploding for:

• Nurses

• Care workers

• Physical therapists

• Medical technicians

• Elder care specialists

Japan, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, the Nordics — they need people. Many countries are fast-tracking visas because their populations are aging faster than they can train staff.

It’s hard work. No sugarcoating it. But it’s also one of the most reliable paths to visa sponsorship right now.

3. Skilled Trades (Yes, Really)

This one surprises people.

Electricians, plumbers, welders, HVAC techs, construction supervisors — these jobs are booming across Canada, Australia, Germany, the UK, and even parts of Scandinavia.

I once met a guy in Tokyo who moved from Ireland as a construction specialist. He made more money than most office workers and had his visa renewed without stress. No fancy title. Just skills.

Governments love skilled trades because infrastructure doesn’t build itself.

4. Software & Cybersecurity Professionals

Okay, this one’s obvious — but still worth saying.

Cybersecurity analysts, cloud engineers, DevOps specialists, backend developers… these roles are on every “shortage occupation” list.

What’s changing in 2026 is how companies hire. They’re more open to:

• Remote-first hiring with relocation later

• English-only roles in non-English countries

• Contract-to-visa pathways

Countries like Poland, Czech Republic, Portugal, Japan, and South Korea are quietly becoming tech hubs.

5. Renewable Energy & Sustainability Jobs

This one feels hopeful.

Solar engineers, wind energy technicians, sustainability consultants, environmental planners — demand is exploding across Europe, Australia, Canada, and parts of Asia.

Governments have climate targets they’re already behind on. So they’re opening doors to foreign talent.

You don’t have to be an activist. Just someone who understands systems, energy, or environmental planning.

6. Education & Training Specialists (Beyond English Teachers)

Yes, English teaching still exists. But 2026 is bigger than that.

Countries want:

• Corporate trainers

• Technical instructors

• Vocational education specialists

• Online education designers

I’ve met people who moved abroad teaching company employees how to communicate globally — not kids, not classrooms, just professionals.

Japan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and parts of Europe are especially active here.

7. Logistics, Supply Chain & Operations Managers

This one doesn’t get enough attention.

After years of global disruptions, companies are desperate for people who understand:

• Supply chain strategy

• Logistics planning

• Procurement

• Operations optimization

These roles show up everywhere — from Singapore to Germany to Canada — and often come with visa sponsorship because experience matters more than passports.

So… where do TheJEGroup! come in?

Here’s the part people don’t like hearing at first.

Applying alone is exhausting.

I’ve watched smart, capable people send out 200 applications and hear nothing back. Not because they’re unqualified — but because global hiring is weird. Algorithms. Visa rules. HR departments terrified of paperwork.

This is where TheJEGroup! consultants actually matter.

A good global job consultant doesn’t just “find jobs.” They:

• Match your background to countries that actually sponsor visas

• Rewrite your CV so it survives automated systems

• Position your experience in a way foreign employers understand

• Connect you to employers already approved to sponsor visas

• Prep you for interviews with cultural insight (this matters more than people admit)

I’ve seen consultants turn “no responses” into three interviews in a month — not magic, just strategy.

They know which countries are quietly open. Which companies sponsor but don’t advertise it. Which roles are flexible if the candidate is right.

The honest truth about working abroad in 2026

It’s not a fantasy anymore — but it’s not easy either.

You need realism, patience, and usually help from people who’ve done this before. The days of just “showing up” are mostly gone. But the doors are still open if you know where to knock.

And honestly? For a lot of people I know, moving abroad wasn’t about money. It was about breathing differently. Feeling curious again. Starting over — not perfectly, just bravely.

If 2026 feels like a year you might finally do something bold… you’re not alone. And you’re not late.

You’re just deciding. And that’s a pretty powerful place to be.

Interested in locating a new job in your home country or globally is what we are all about. Contact TheJEGroup! today to talk about your situation in a confidential conversation online or face to face here in Tokyo.

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