Data Annotation Specialist

DataLens Africa; United States; Remote; USD 8,300 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship opportunities

Part-time contract work

Job summary

DataLens Africa is seeking contributors for remote, part-time annotation work to label and organize data used to train AI systems. You will follow clear task instructions and quality standards while working on short, project-based assignments from anywhere in Africa.

Responsibilities include labeling text, images, video, and audio datasets, applying guidelines consistently, and coordinating with quality reviewers to improve output. Prior experience is not required, and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay focused on repetitive tasks.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using web-based tools.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to accurate, reliable data handling.
• Prior annotation experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Annotate and categorize text, images, video, or audio datasets according to project needs.
• Apply task-specific guidelines consistently and accurately.
• Coordinate with quality reviewers and use their feedback to improve annotation work.
• Complete assigned tasks within project deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Basic computer skills

Deadline oriented

Job description

Role overview

Label and organize data used to train AI systems, helping improve how models interpret text, images, video, and audio. Work on short, project-based assignments remotely, following clear task instructions and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Annotate and categorize text, images, video, or audio datasets according to project needs.
• Apply task-specific guidelines consistently and accurately.
• Coordinate with quality reviewers and use their feedback to improve annotation work.
• Complete assigned tasks within project deadlines.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay focused on repetitive tasks.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using web-based tools.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to accurate, reliable data handling.
• Prior annotation experience is not required.

Benefits and work setup

• Part‑time, contract work on an ongoing contributor programme, with assignments offered by task or project.
• Remote work for people based in Africa, with flexible availability.
• Training and mentorship opportunities are offered.