Digital skills · Beginner

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Earn from your language skills, including Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo.

1. Lesson 1 · 15 min

   Step 1: Where the work is

   • Rev, TranscribeMe, Gengo, ProZ and local NGOs.

2. Lesson 2 · 25 min

   Step 2: Accuracy & speed

   • Use good headphones, style guides and shortcut keys.

3. Lesson 3 · 25 min

   Step 3: Translation quality

   • Translate meaning, not word-for-word; proofread twice.

4. Lesson 4 · 20 min

   Step 4: Getting paid for this skill

   • Build a portfolio of 3 sample projects, even unpaid ones.
   • Create profiles on Upwork, Fiverr, LinkedIn and local WhatsApp business groups.
   • Start with small fixed-price jobs, collect reviews, then raise your price.
   • Receive payments safely through Payoneer, Grey, bank transfer or the platform's own escrow.