Question 1

What is Termite and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Termite is a web-based microwork marketplace that connects African brands that need verifiable online actions with workers who complete small tasks for pay. Brands create missions (like app reviews, social follows, sign-ups, surveys, YouTube actions, or data labeling), specify the reward, and define the proof required. Workers browse available missions, submit the requested proof, and get paid to their Termite balance (Hoard) when the brand approves the submission.

Question 2

How much does Termite cost?

Accepted Answer

Brands pay per approved task only, with no subscription, listing fee, or upfront cost. Termite takes a 15% fee from each approved mission and 85% of the reward goes to the worker. An optional paid Colony+ plan is available for brands that want extra capacity and API access.

Question 3

What countries does Termite operate in?

Accepted Answer

Termite's own FAQ states that workers can join from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Egypt, Uganda, Rwanda, and Cote d'Ivoire, with more countries being added over time. Brands can generally run missions targeting workers in these countries.

Question 4

How do I sign up for Termite?

Accepted Answer

You can sign up on the Termite website by creating an account as either a brand (to post missions) or a worker (to complete tasks). The homepage also offers a WhatsApp-based flow that helps new workers start earning by guiding them into the mission marketplace.

Question 5

Does Termite have a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

No, Termite is currently available as a web-based platform and does not list a dedicated mobile app. You can access it through any modern mobile or desktop browser.

Question 6

Who is Termite best suited for?

Accepted Answer

Termite is best suited for African brands, growth teams, app marketers, agencies, and businesses that need proof-based online actions at scale, and for individuals such as students and freelancers across Africa who want to earn money from short online tasks.

Question 7

How do I contact Termite support?

Accepted Answer

You can contact Termite through the Help & Support section on its website, by emailing support@termite.africa, or via the social media links (including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram) listed on the site.

Question 8

Does Termite have a plan for teams or businesses?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Termite is designed for teams and businesses: brands and agencies can run campaigns for free with no minimum spend, paying only the 15% platform fee on approved missions. An optional paid Colony+ plan adds extra capacity and grants access to the self-service REST API, though it is never required to post missions.

Question 9

Does Termite offer an API or integrations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Termite offers a self-service REST API for brands on the Colony+ plan, documented at termite.africa/developers. It covers creating and managing missions, reviewing and settling submissions, checking reserve balance, managing workers, and registering webhooks, authenticated with scoped API keys generated in the dashboard.

Question 10

What popular product is Termite an African alternative to?

Accepted Answer

Termite is an African-built alternative to Amazon Mechanical Turk.

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