Onsite Jobs vs Remote Jobs: My Honest Take

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If you ask me, “Which do you prefer—onsite or remote work?” I’d say straight up: onsite jobs any day. But that doesn’t mean I can’t work remotely. Let me break it down for you.

Why I Prefer Onsite Jobs
First of all, for me as a Frontend Web developer there’s just this vibe you get when working in an office. You see your colleagues, have small chats during breaks, and sometimes, ideas come to life just from those random face-to-face conversations. That human connection? It’s hard to beat.

Onsite jobs also give you structure. You wake up, dress up, and head to the office. By the time you get there, your mind is already in “work mode.” For me, that routine keeps me focused and organized.

And collaboration? It’s much easier when everyone is in the same space. Sometimes, a quick conversation can solve a big issue. But in a remote setup, that same issue could turn into endless video calls and email threads. Honestly, who has the time for that?

But Remote Work Has Its Perks Too
Let’s be real—remote jobs have their own benefits. No commuting stress, no long trips to the office. You’re in charge of your time, and you can work from anywhere. Whether it’s your home, a café, or even your hometown, as long as you have internet, you’re good to go.

Remote work also opens up more opportunities. You can work for companies abroad while staying right here. You’ll learn new things, meet people from different places, and maybe even earn in foreign currency (who doesn’t like that?).

And let’s not forget the flexibility. Some days, just sitting at home in a T-shirt and comfy shorts while working feels like premium enjoyment.

Why Not Both?
At the end of the day, it’s not about choosing sides. It depends on what works for you and your current phase of life. For me, I’ll always prefer onsite because of the energy and teamwork, but I wouldn’t say no to remote work if it came my way.

These days, many companies are even adopting hybrid models. You go to the office on some days and work from home on others. That’s a win-win situation if you ask me.

The Bottom Line
Whether you prefer onsite or remote, it’s all about what suits you. Know yourself, understand your goals, and choose wisely. As for me, onsite is still my top pick—for now! Who knows, I might change my mind later.

Nigerian Pidgin

If you ask me, “Zeal, which one do you prefer—onsite or remote work?” I’d tell you straight up: onsite jobs any day. But that doesn’t mean I can’t work remotely o. Let me break it down the way I see it.

Why I Prefer Onsite Jobs
First of all ,for me wey be Frontend Web developer, there’s just this vibe you get when you’re working in an office. You dey see your colleagues, you dey gist small during break, and you fit even come up with sharp ideas just by talking to someone face-to-face. That human connection? E no get rival.
Another thing is that onsite jobs give you structure. You wake up, dress up, and move to the office. By the time you reach there, your brain don already switch to “work mode.” For me, that routine helps me stay focused and organized.

Plus, collaboration dey sweet when everybody dey together. Sometimes, small conversation fit solve big issues. But if na remote work, that same issue fit turn to endless Zoom calls and email threads. Abeg, who get that kind time?
But Remote Work Sweet Too
Make I no lie, remote jobs still get their own advantages. No traffic stress, no long waka to office—na you go decide how you wan arrange your day. And the fact say you fit work from anywhere? That one dey make sense. Whether na for house, café, or even village, as long as internet dey, work no go stop.
Remote work also gives you plenty options. You fit dey Nigeria dey work for company wey dey US or UK. You go learn new things, meet different kinds of people, and maybe even earn in foreign currency (who no like beta thing?).
And let’s not forget say remote work dey flexible. Sometimes, just sitting down for house in your T-shirt and shorts while you dey work, na premium enjoyment.
Why Not Both?
At the end of the day, no be competition. E just depend on wetin you want and how your life be at that time. For me, I go always prefer onsite because of the energy and teamwork, but I no go reject remote work if e come my way.

The truth be say, these days, some companies dey even do hybrid system. You fit go office some days and work from house on other days. For me, that one na win-win.

The Bottom Line
Whether you prefer onsite or remote, na you sabi wetin go work for you. Just know yourself, understand your goals, and choose wisely. As for me, onsite still dey my top list—for now o! Who knows, maybe I go change my mind later.

This is part of my entry for the Decemberinleo prompt, organized by the @leogrowth team. It’s a fantastic initiative open to all members of Hive, you can interpret the topics as you deem fit.

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For sure, onsite job connects someone to people and the environment. Remote jobs are mostly fancied by people that don't like much association with people especially with the troubles it brings.