Can you work on it from Nigeria?
Mercor's supported countries page lists Nigeria, paid through Stripe. Each project still sets its own countries, and about a third of listings are US-only, so check the location on a listing before you apply.
Last checked 15 November 2026. Source
At a glance
- What you do
- Evaluating and writing AI responses in your field (software, finance, law, medicine, design)
- Coding and code review for AI labs
- Some generalist writing and rating tasks, paid per task
- Language and audio projects
- Pay
- $14 to $350 an hourThe typical listing is $60 to $90 an hour; generalist tasks are lower.
- How you’re paid
- Stripe to a Nigerian bank accountWeekly. The first payout is held for 7 days. No PayPal or Payoneer, and Stripe can hold a payout that Mercor can't release.
- To get in
- An AI interview based on your CV
- Often a paid work trial of 4 to 6 hours
- ID verification; the bank account must be in your legal name
- A time tracker that takes screenshots, for hourly work
- Good for
- Doctors, lawyers, finance pros, Developers, STEM graduates, Writers and editors
- Open projects
- See what Mercor is hiring for now
Watch out for
- Mercor reported a data breach in March and April 2026 and faces several lawsuits. Share only what a project needs.
- Projects can end at short notice and come back at a lower rate.
- About a third of listings are for the US only.
Questions about Mercor
Can I work on Mercor from Nigeria?
Yes. Mercor's supported countries page lists Nigeria, paid through Stripe. Each project still sets its own countries, and about a third of listings are US-only, so check the location on a listing before you apply.
How much does Mercor pay?
$14 to $350 an hour. The typical listing is $60 to $90 an hour; generalist tasks are lower. Pay depends on the project, and work isn't guaranteed.
How does Mercor pay people in Nigeria?
Stripe to a Nigerian bank account. Weekly. The first payout is held for 7 days. No PayPal or Payoneer, and Stripe can hold a payout that Mercor can't release.
Does Mercor charge a fee to join?
No. Mercor doesn't charge workers to sign up, train or get paid. If someone asks you to pay for a Mercor account, a slot or training, it's a scam.
