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GOLOKA Contributor
Your local
knowledge has value.
Join Goloka and contribute to research and data projects that need real perspectives from people and communities across Africa.
Why Goloka
Join a network that
values what you know.
Goloka gives you opportunities to contribute your local knowledge, experience and perspective to real research and data projects.
Find opportunities that match you
Your profile, location, language and experience help connect you with campaigns that are relevant to you.
Make your local knowledge count
Take part in surveys, field observations, verification, language and speech work, AI data tasks and specialist research.
Contribute beyond surveys
Take part in surveys, field observations, verification, language and speech work, AI data tasks and specialist research.
How collect works
Join, Contribute, and
Get rewarded.
A clear path from creating your profile to tracking an approved reward.
Create your profile
Tell us about yourself so we can identify suitable opportunities.
Discover campaigns
See research and data opportunities that may match your profile.
Check your eligibility
Review the requirements and confirm whether you can participate.
Complete the task
Follow the instructions and provide the requested response or evidence.
Submit your contribution
Send your contribution for review against the campaign requirements.
Track your reward
Follow the review and track rewards for your approved contributions.
Participation channels
Participate in the way that
works for you.
Research should not depend on perfect connectivity. Goloka is designed to help people participate across different devices, locations and connectivity conditions.
Ways you can contribute
Contribute in more ways
than just surveys.
Different projects call for different kinds of knowledge, experience and evidence.
Structured survey responses
Contribute responses, experiences and opinions to studies that need an honest view from the people they are about.
Local Observation
Help research teams understand communities, markets, services and changing local conditions through clear observations.
Field verification
Capture the evidence a project needs to confirm presence, condition or functionality in a specific location.
Languages and speeches
Contribute speech, transcription, translation and other language data where your knowledge is relevant.
AI and Data Evaluation
Complete defined data tasks or evaluate how well AI systems respond to relevant users, languages and contexts.
Goloka contributors
The right project needs
the right contributor.
Your profile can help Goloka identify projects that require people with specific knowledge, experiences or backgrounds.
Community Contributor
Share local experiences, everyday observations and community knowledge that help organisations understand what is happening on the ground.
Farmers
Contribute practical knowledge about farming, production conditions, markets, inputs and the realities shaping rural livelihoods.
Language Contributor
Support language, speech, transcription, translation and AI-related projects using your language, dialect and cultural understanding.
Civic & Field Observer
Provide structured observations about elections, public services, programmes, infrastructure and changing conditions in your community.
Research Participant
Take part in surveys, interviews and repeat studies that explore how experiences, behaviours and conditions change over time.
Domain Contributor
Use your professional, technical or sector expertise to support projects that require deeper knowledge and informed evaluation.
Contribute wherever
opportunity finds
you.
Use the Goloka app to discover relevant campaigns, submit your contributions and manage everything from your phone.
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FAQ
Questions contributors
commonly ask.
How do I earn money on Goloka?
You earn money by joining campaigns and completing surveys. Payments for every approved response go directly into your Goloka Wallet.
How fast will I get my money after withdrawing?
Withdrawals are usually processed instantly. Once you add your bank account and confirm withdrawal, funds are sent directly but can take up to 24 hours depending on the bank
Is there a minimum withdrawal amount?
Yes. The minimum withdrawal amount is ₦500
Can I fund my wallet in USD?
Yes. The wallet supports both Naira (₦) and Dollar ($). More currencies will be added over time.
Are there extra fees?
Standard payment gateway charges may apply when you fund your organisation’s wallet. There are no extra hidden charges from Goloka.
What happens if my wallet runs low?
If your wallet balance is low, you’ll need to add funds before new or ongoing campaigns can continue. This ensures smooth campaign delivery and uninterrupted data collection.