This vacancy was sourced from the Sigma.AI official careers portal, April 2026.
Sigma.AI is hiring Swahili-speaking freelancers for remote AI linguistic projects. You work from anywhere, on your own schedule, through an online platform available 24/7. No office, no fixed hours.
About Sigma.AI
Sigma.AI is a global technology company specialising in data collection and annotation for artificial intelligence. With over 30 years of experience and operations across 700+ languages, they support major multinational companies in building AI systems. They have offices in Spain, the US, and the UK. This is a legitimate, established employer — not a startup or gig platform. Sigma.AI does not hire through third parties or agents.
What You’ll Do
Tasks vary by project but typically include one or more of the following:
- Annotation — labelling text, audio, images, or video for AI training
- Transcription — converting audio or video content into accurate written text
- Translation and Localisation — adapting content into Swahili for specific audiences
- Evaluation — rating AI-generated responses, sentences, or outputs for quality
- Content Creation — producing original Swahili text or conversational content
- Voice Recording — recording spoken Swahili for speech AI datasets
- Categorisation and Correction — organising and fixing linguistic data
All work is done remotely through Sigma’s online platform, accessible any time.
Requirements
Mandatory:
- Fluent in Swahili — able to listen, read, and write accurately without spelling errors
- Fluent in English — same standard applies
- Basic computer skills
Preferred (not mandatory):
- Experience in data annotation or content rating
- Strong attention to detail
Technical Requirements
Computer:
- Minimum 4GB RAM
- Microphone and webcam
- Windows 10 or higher, or macOS 13 Ventura or higher
- All OS updates installed
Connectivity:
- Stable internet connection
- Headphones
- Secure, password-protected internet location
For audio projects only:
- Android mobile phone
Tablets and iOS devices are not supported.
Contract Type and Pay
This is a freelance commercial contract — you’re not an employee. Pay rates are project-dependent and not publicly stated. For context on AI annotation industry rates, platforms like Glassdoor list Sigma.AI contractor compensation benchmarks shared by workers globally.
This suits Kenyan and East African Swahili speakers looking to earn in USD or EUR from remote work without a fixed schedule commitment.
How to Apply
Apply directly through the official Sigma.AI careers portal:
Apply here: https://careers.sigma.ai/jobs/5024754-swahili-linguistic-projects-remote
After applying, check your inbox and spam folder — you’ll receive mandatory assessment tests by email. You must complete these tests to proceed.
Do not engage any agent or intermediary claiming to represent Sigma.AI. The company hires directly only.
