Outlier is a platform where experts in various fields are helping build the world’s most advanced Generative AI.

Depending on your expertise, you might generate or rank prompts, improve AI-generated outputs, or complete other tasks that enhance model performance.

Available projects may vary and might not always match your specific area of expertise.

Our projects vary in length; however, the demand for Generative AI contributions is increasing rapidly, and we don’t anticipate this slowing down in the foreseeable future, so there should frequently be projects available for you to work on.

Yes, as long as you meet these requirements:

• You’re of legal working age in your country.

• If you’re on a visa, it must allow you to work.

We’re looking for people with:

• Professional expertise in their domain

• At least junior or senior undergraduate standing, preferably a graduate degree in the relevant field or a related subject

• A strong command of written English

If you don’t see any available projects after signing up and completing the onboarding process, it might be because your background doesn’t match the current opportunities.

Yes! Once you’ve submitted 11 deliverable tasks or more, you’ll unlock a referral section on your dashboard to share the opportunity with others.

There are two main types of pay for work completed on our platform:  

1. Pay per hour: You are compensated for the time spent on each task. This is the most common pay structure on our platform.  

2. Pay per task: You receive a flat rate for each task submitted, regardless of how long it takes.  

You will always see the pay rate and structure for each project before you start any work on it, allowing you to decide whether to accept or decline the project based on this information.  

Pay rates and structures can vary depending on factors such as your expertise, the project requirements, and your location. Specialized projects may offer higher rates, but please remember that available projects may not always align with your area of expertise.

Some projects may also offer additional rewards based on specific outcomes, like completing a certain number of tasks on a given timeline. These offers depend on customer demand, so they may not always be available for all contributors working on a project, and some projects may never offer them. 

Additionally, you may be offered incentives to invite others to join Outlier.

• When: Payments are processed weekly on Tuesdays, covering tasks completed during the previous pay period (Tuesday to Monday at midnight UTC).

• How: Payments are made via PayPal, AirTM, or ACH transfer.

The onboarding phase isn’t paid; however, it’s required to move onto paid project work.

To join, you’ll need:

• A valid ID and mobile phone from your country of residence.

• An up-to-date resume that highlights your expertise.

• A LinkedIn profile showing your educational background and work experience.

Before being matched with projects, you need to verify your identity and phone number, link your LinkedIn account, and submit your resume. This process helps us ensure that all contributors have the expertise they claim. Once you complete these steps, you will be eligible for project matching. 

All projects on the platform have two main stages: qualification and tasking. During the qualification stage, you will review the project guidelines and complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your expertise and understanding. After passing the assessments, you will progress to the tasking stage, where you can work on deliverable tasks and start earning money.

The initial onboarding process lasts less than an hour, followed by project-specific onboarding that usually takes one to two hours, depending on the project's complexity.

No—you’ll join Outlier as a freelancer/independent contractor, not an employee.

Traditional benefits (like health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, or overtime pay) aren’t available for independent contractors. 

However, the freedom to work on your schedule is a major perk!

We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Your visa must allow you to work, and it is your responsibility to ensure that you meet all legal requirements for working in your country of residence.

If you're unsure, we recommend consulting your immigration advisor for guidance.

No, you are not required to accept any invitations. This will not affect the number of projects that are made available to you.

If you plan to travel for up to 180 days, you’ll need to submit a travel request.

Keep in mind that some projects have location-specific requirements, which means you may need to be based in certain regions to work on them, so even with an approved travel request, you might not be able to work on some projects while abroad.

You can set your own flexible schedule. You can work as much or as little as you want—whether five or 40+ hours per week.

There are no minimum hour requirements to be on the platform.

• Have you already joined the platform?

  • For project-specific questions, we encourage you to explore the topics within the project’s category on Community—you might find the information you need. 

  • For any other questions or issues, click the chat bubble at the bottom of your screen to start a conversation with our chatbot, which often resolves problems quickly and efficiently, offering faster answers than waiting for support.

• Haven’t joined yet? If you have questions before signing up, email us at onboarding@outlier.ai. Please use the subject line “Question about the opportunity.”