Paid Photo Contributor Opportunity
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Remote images contract with micro1. Pay is not listed on the posting. Posted Nov 5.
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- Pay
- Not listedAsk before you sit any test. The typical top rate across 47 priced images listings is $70/hr.
- Getting in
- Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.
- Steady work
- Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.
- Payout record
- Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).
- Freshness
- FreshPosted 1d ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.
- Where you live
- Not statedThe listing names no country.
The job description
Role Title: Paid Photo Contributor Opportunity
Job Summary
micro1 is recruiting participants for a paid photo data collection project supporting the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
What you'll do:
- Take and submit 30 selfies and 60 videos of yourself following simple project instructions.
- Complete a short questionnaire about yourself and the submitted images.
- Complete the project remotely using your own smartphone.
Who we're looking for:
The project is designed to create a dataset representing people from a broad range of racial and ethnic backgrounds and physical appearances. We are seeking participation from individuals across many different communities and backgrounds.
Religious and cultural attire:
Participants are welcome to wear religious or cultural attire and accessories in their photos, including but not limited to hijabs, turbans, kippahs, and religious jewelry. These are fully accepted, and there is no need to remove them. We want the dataset to reflect how people actually present themselves.
Participants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds are welcome to apply.
Compensation: u$140 per approved task.
Eligibility: 18+ / NAMER, LATAM, EMEA / smartphone]
How do you apply to micro1?
Apply on micro1
The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.
Get through screening
What micro1 asks for after you apply:
- Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
- Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
- Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract
Start work and get paid
Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.
micro1 also needs
- Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
- Relevant degree or work history for expert roles
Red flags
- Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
- Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
- Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice
What is micro1 like to work for?
Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.
| Advertised pay | $15–135/hr |
|---|---|
| Getting in | Some screening |
| Application takes | ~30–45 min: profile + AI interview |
| How you get paid | Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments) |
| Payout record | Some delays |
| Countries | Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles. |
Generalist and annotation roles start around $15–30/hr; coding, STEM and law/medicine roles commonly list $40–90/hr and occasionally more.
