Remotasks users unable to access popular online gig site amid reports of Kenya closure
Remotasks,
the online working platform where users earn by taking up tasks such as copywriting,
media labelling and AI model training, is down in Kenya amid reports it is ceasing
local operations.
The
platform has in recent years been popular among young unemployed Kenyans seeking
remote working opportunities and those in low-paying jobs or pursuing part-time
gigs.
Users
are paid in US dollars through online payment platforms like PayPal.
But
from Tuesday, attempts to access the Remotasks website were met with an error
message saying “Sorry, you have been blocked. You are unable to access
remotasks.com.”
Some
Remotasks account holders on social media reported receiving emails last week informing
them the platform is no longer accessible in the region.
“We
are reaching out with an important announcement regarding Remotasks operations
in your location. We are discontinuing operations in your current location
effective March 8, 2024,” the email reads per several screenshots shared
online.
“As
part of this change, you have been off-boarded from your current project. You
will receive payments associated with your work completed via the payment
account set up on your profile.”
Citizen
Digital has reached out to Remotasks for comment.
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