Has anyone noticed a shift in remote software engineering hiring this year?

Has anyone noticed a shift in remote software engineering hiring this year?

I'm curious whether others have noticed changes in the remote software engineering market over the past year.

Are companies relying less on public job boards and more on recruiters or referrals? Have you found that applying directly on company websites is more effective than platforms like LinkedIn or Wellfound?

I'm interested in hearing what trends people have observed and what seems to be working for candidates in today's market.