Finding the right IT talent has never been more important – or more complex. Many companies turn to the large, global freelance platforms that dominate the market. On the surface, they look appealing: thousands of profiles, automated algorithms, and the promise of speed.
But when you look closer, some challenges make hiring slower, riskier, and more resource-intensive than it first appears.
At GigsRemote, we do things differently. Our freelancers are pre-vetted, have 5+ years of experience, and can be onboarded in under 3 weeks. No algorithms, no guesswork – just senior professionals matched quickly and reliably to your needs.
The Challenges with Large Platforms
Trust and authenticity concerns
Scale brings opportunity, but it also brings risk. Large freelance platforms host millions of profiles, often using automated verification, which makes it difficult to authenticate every candidate thoroughly. Even with safeguards in place, misleading or fraudulent applications can slip through – and the consequences for businesses can be costly.
A 2024 survey of hiring revealed (1):
- Nearly 1 in 4 managers estimated their companies lost more than $50,000 in the past year due to fraudulent hires, and 1 in 10 reported losses above $100,000.
- Only 19% of managers felt confident their hiring process could catch a fraudulent applicant.
- Nearly two-thirds believed candidates are now better at faking their identities with AI than employers are at spotting them.
- 59% suspected candidates of using AI to misrepresent themselves, 31% reported interviewing someone later revealed to be using a false identity, and more than a third said a completely different person had appeared in a candidate’s place during an interview.
For businesses using large platforms, this means the responsibility for spotting these risks often falls back on the client. With thousands of profiles to sift through — and limited human oversight — the chances of encountering inauthentic or misleading candidates are significantly higher.
Scale without focus
Large platforms emphasise volume – millions of profiles and automated matching systems. But when quantity overwhelms signal, you end up reviewing many profiles that just don’t quite fit.
Studies of gig and freelance markets indicate that workers spend a sizable portion of their time on nonproductive “invisible labour” – the extra, unpaid work that both freelancers and businesses must do to navigate large platforms. For freelancers, it’s hours spent applying, pitching, or chasing unclear jobs. For businesses, it’s time lost filtering irrelevant profiles, double-checking credentials, and clarifying requirements. In the end, companies shoulder the burden of acting as recruiters instead of focusing on their projects.
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Delays despite “speed”
Large freelance platforms are designed to provide fast access to a wide pool of talent. However, the hiring process can still take time. Clients often receive many applications and must manually review profiles, assess technical skills, and coordinate interviews to find the right match.
This self-directed process can lead to delays, particularly for more specialised or senior roles where experience, communication, and cultural fit are crucial. While the platforms make it easy to connect, identifying and securing the ideal candidate often requires more time and effort than expected.
The GigsRemote Difference
Pre-vetted, senior professionals
Every freelancer in our community has been carefully reviewed and has a minimum of 5+ years of experience. This means you don’t waste time sorting through junior or unverified profiles — you’re connected only with proven, reliable professionals who are ready to deliver.
Speed and cost efficiency
Because we personally know our talent pool and understand each client’s needs, matching happens quickly — often within days, not weeks. Our network of IT specialists from the CEE region offers cost efficiency without compromising on quality, often at a lower rate than UK-based hires. Additionally, our professionals are culturally aligned with European work practices, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration from day one.
Human insight over automation
Rather than relying on automated filters, our team combines experience, intuition, and industry knowledge to ensure every recommendation fits both the technical needs and the culture of the business. This human-led approach consistently saves clients time and improves project outcomes.
Authentic, trusted connections
All freelancers are identity-verified and reference-checked before joining our network. This reduces the risks of inauthentic or misleading profiles, ensuring clients can hire with confidence.
Long-term partnerships, not transactions
We don’t just facilitate a one-off hire — we build ongoing relationships with both clients and freelancers. By bridging UK businesses with top IT talent from the CEE region, we ensure reliability, consistency, and lasting collaboration.
Final Word
Large freelance platforms offer access to vast talent pools — but that scale often comes with extra effort, longer timelines, and uncertainty around quality.
At GigsRemote, we’ve built something different. By focusing on pre-vetted, senior professionals and using a human-led matching process, we help businesses hire faster and with greater confidence. The result is not just speed — it’s precision, trust, and long-term value.
When every project counts, quality isn’t just a preference — it’s the difference between progress and delay.
Hire smarter, move faster, and build with confidence. Discover the GigsRemote difference today.
