Swahili Transcriber

Pay: $15–$25 USD per audio hour transcribed

Remote / Freelance / Contract / Immediate Start

About the Role

We're looking for skilled Swahili audio transcribers to convert spoken audio into accurate, well-formatted written text. You'll work with a variety of audio content — interviews, conversations, podcasts, and field recordings — that blend standard Kiswahili with local slang and regional dialects.

This is a great opportunity for language enthusiasts who love the nuances of how Kiswahili is actually spoken on the streets, in markets, and across different communities.

What You'll Do

- Transcribe Swahili audio recordings into accurate written text

- Capture slang, code-switching, and dialectal expressions faithfully

- Flag unclear audio segments and provide contextual notes where needed

- Maintain consistent formatting and follow our style guide

- Deliver completed transcripts within assigned deadlines

What We're Looking For

- Native or near-native fluency in Kiswahili (spoken and written)

- Fluency in at least one of the following:

- Nairobi Sheng

- A Kenyan or Tanzanian tribal language (e.g., Kikuyu, Luo, Luhya, Kamba, Kalenjin, Chaga, Haya, etc.)

- Sharp attention to detail — you catch the small stuff others miss

- Comfortable working under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality

- Reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace

- Ability to use headphones and transcription software
 

Nice to Have:

- Prior transcription, translation, or subtitling experience

- Experience with linguistic annotation or data labeling for AI/ML projects

What We Offer

- Flexible remote work — take on as much or as little as fits your schedule

- Steady pipeline of work for reliable performers

- Fast, consistent payment

*We welcome applicants from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the wider Swahili-speaking diaspora. Karibu sana!*

Apply here: https://transcribe-apply.aligningturn.com/