The exploration of remote functionalization of indoles is impeded by the inherently dominant reactivity intrinsic to the pyrrole moiety. Herein, we delineate a novel strategy facilitated by Lewisacidmediation, enabling the remote C–H functionalization, which culminates in the synthesis of an array of selectively functionalized indole derivatives, encompassing 3-trifluoroacetyl and 5-benzoyl motifs