Most of the prestigious and elite indie game firms (Those that pay very well, fully remote, have a hugely successful product that can be sold for decades) basic

Most of the prestigious and elite indie game firms (Those that pay very well, fully remote, have a hugely successful product that can be sold for decades) basically only hire modders into their team. Like, you had to have actively developed mods for them, for free, for years, and be famous in the community, then they'll hire you (If you want). This works because the working conditions there are far far better than your average game company. And probably much more fun than say a bank.