Basque AI Annotator at Welo Data - Remote Spain — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This contributor role at Welo Data is highly async-friendly and project-based, making it one of the more nomad-compatible opportunities available — with a significant caveat: the listing specifies contributors must be based in Spain, which likely relates to linguistic and tax/payment requirements for Basque-language work.
Timezone flexibility: No fixed hours are mentioned. Work is task-driven, meaning you complete annotations, evaluations, or prompts on your own schedule. This suits slow travelers or nomads with a Spanish base address.
Location considerations: Spain offers a Digital Nomad Visa (effective since 2023) for non-EU nationals, allowing stays of up to 5 years with a relatively low income threshold (~€2,160/month). If you're an EU citizen, freedom of movement already applies. Nomads who split time between Spain and other EU countries may still qualify.
Earnings context: Since no salary is disclosed, income will vary by project. Typical AI annotation/evaluation contracts pay €10–€20/hour in Europe. At the lower end, this covers daily costs in budget-friendly Spanish cities like Valencia or Granada, but may not sustain higher-cost destinations like Barcelona or San Sebastián (the Basque heartland).
- Lisbon: ~€1,500–1,800/month living costs — feasible as supplemental income
- Bangkok: ~€800–1,200/month — could work as primary income if projects are consistent
- Medellín: ~€700–1,000/month — strong fit for cost-of-living balance
Note: This is a talent pool registration, not a guaranteed job. Treat it as a pipeline for intermittent freelance gigs rather than stable income.
Welo Data, part of Welocalize, is a global AI data company with 500,000+ contributors delivering high-quality, ethical data to train the world's most advanced AI systems. We're building smarter, more human AI with a diverse community in 100+ countries.
At Welo Data, Limitless AI. Limitless You. isn't just a slogan—it's our promise. We build smarter AI through the power of human contribution, offering limitless opportunities for our global community to grow, contribute, and work on their terms.
Are you detail-oriented and curious about tech?
Welo Data is building a global network of linguists, language enthusiasts, and culturally aware contributors to shape safer, smarter AI. By joining our talent community, you'll be first in line for flexible, remote projects in annotation, evaluation, and prompt creation—always on your terms.
Note: This is not an active job opening. By applying, you'll join our global contributor network. When a project aligns with your skills and availability, we'll reach out with all the details, including scope, timeline, and compensation.
What You'll Need
- Native or near-native fluency in Basque
- Based in: Spain, Remote
- English proficiency
- Comfortable with digital tools
- Detail-oriented and curious
Why Join Us?
- Limitless You – Work when and where you want, with room to grow
- Limitless AI – Contribute to smarter, more inclusive AI
- Be Part of Us – Join a global, supportive community
About Our Projects
Welo Data projects vary by scope and complexity, but all play a role in building more accurate, inclusive, and human-centered AI.
Depending on your skills, you might:
- Annotate or label text, images, or audio to train AI systems
- Evaluate search results, ads, or chatbot responses for quality and relevance
- Create and test prompts to improve large language models (LLMs)
- Ensure content reflects cultural, linguistic, or industry-specific accuracy
Some projects last a few days; others may extend over several weeks. Before each one, you'll receive clear details on tasks, timelines, and compensation, so you can decide what works best for you.
How to Apply?
Click the "Apply" button on our website to fill out a short form and join our talent database. It only takes a few minutes to get started and become part of our growing community.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the process, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
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