I have an Indeed jobs for IT in Southern NH along Route 3 and there are two help-desk jobs from last night on it. There's one data job (requires SQL) on it. There are lots of IT jobs but they require specific experience and expertise and the demand is really lower than the number of jobs indicate. Jobs generally prefer a college degree and, in a downturn, "prefer" turns into required.

I think that it's difficult to look for jobs with a remote address and phone because employers know how difficult it is to move here.

I would guess that things are easier for work in MA but I don't know for sure. I'm contemplating a move to MA from NH as that would open up Boston but I'm in an oddball housing situation.

It would also help if you already knew someone on the inside that would give you a recommendation.