Remote data entry work involves entering information in a database or other information system. You typically work from home and type on your computer. The duties and responsibilities of a virtual data entry worker can vary slightly depending on the details of the job. Some employers need you to do transcription work, while others ask you to enter information on a worksheet or other document, such as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. In some positions, you may actually select the relevant data for inclusion in the database, and you may use the data to create reports.