Responsibilities:
- Voice Recording: Record sentences clearly and accurately in your native language using the FundrAI platform
- Transcription Tasks: Complete assigned transcription exercises as part of platform activities
- Consistency: Participate regularly to improve performance ranking
- Quality Assurance: Ensure recordings are clear, natural, and free from background noise
- Platform Engagement: Actively contribute to dataset growth through continuous participation
Requirements:
- Native fluency in at least one Nigerian language
- Ability to speak clearly and naturally
- Access to a smartphone with a functional microphone
- Basic ability to follow instructions and complete tasks independently
- Commitment to consistent participation
Preferred Qualities:
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Interest in language preservation and technology
- Willingness to participate consistently over time
Eligible Languages:
- Hausa ·
- Yoruba ·
- Igbo ·
- Nigerian Pidgin ·
- Fulfulde ·
- Kanuri
- Tiv
- Ijaw
- Ibibio
- Edo
- Urhobo
- Efik
- Annang
- Igala
- Nupe
- Ebira
- Idoma
- Gbagyi
- Itsekiri
- Isoko
- Ogoni
- Jukun
- Berom
- Mumuye
- Marghi
- Kilba
Recruitment Process:
- Compensation for top performers during the interview phase.
- All applicants participate through the DART Competition (Digital African Representation and Translation Competition).
- The DART Competition serves as both the application and assessment process
- Participants complete voice recordings and transcription tasks
- Performance is evaluated based on consistency and quality
Benefits:
- Top 100 performers receive NGN 40,000 each
- Total prize pool: NGN 4,000,000
Selection Criteria:
- Volume of Participation: Number of completed recordings and tasks
- Quality of Submissions: Clarity, fluency, and accuracy of recordings
Important Note:
- Not winning in the DART Competition does not limit employment opportunities.
- Applicants who consistently meet quality standards may be selected for platform roles regardless of final competition ranking.
Timeline:
- Competition: June-September 2026
- Results & Payment: November 2026
- Recruitment: Ongoing
Why This Matters:
- Over 500 million Africans speak languages that are under-represented in modern AI systems. By participating, you are directly contributing to building technology that reflects African identity, culture, and communication.
- This is more than a job; it is an opportunity to shape the future of language in technology.
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