You have not elaborated on the job offer - what's the job scope, package, etc. If it's a tech start up, are you helping with a core development project of the start up?

If the job scope, package, etc is good, I don't see why you shouldn't take the leap and give it 1-2 years, assuming you are going to get paid for your work. Working in an office 9-5pm is not that appealing in reality - I assume you will be allowed to work from home with flexible hours - this is something a lot of people would jump for nowadays.

Moreover, a lot of times, it's about the work you have done and the skills you have picked up in your job and of course, how you package those experiences and skills gained in your application for the next job.

Assuming the offer is good or comparable, I will pick this remote job over the humdrum of the non-rotational developer (cog in a large organisation) job.