Everything you need to know about writing gigs, payments, and getting started on InkJobs.
InkJobs is a platform that connects Kenyan writers with paid academic and content-writing gigs — essays, research papers, proofreading, and articles — and pays out earnings via M-Pesa.
Yes. Creating an InkJobs account is completely free. You only need a valid email address and a registered M-Pesa number to get started.
No formal experience or degree is required for most gigs. What matters is your ability to write clearly, follow instructions, and meet deadlines. Some higher-paying specialist gigs may prefer relevant background.
Just a valid email address, a password, and a registered M-Pesa phone number in your own name for payouts. You can register from your phone in under two minutes.
Log in and browse the Find Gigs page. Each listing shows the topic, word count, deadline, and pay rate. Tap a gig to claim it — once claimed, it's reserved for you until the deadline.
Yes. Submissions are routinely checked for plagiarism and, where the brief requires fully original writing, for AI-generated content. Gigs that fail these checks may be rejected or unpaid — see our Terms of Use for details.
Missed deadlines can result in the gig being reassigned and may affect your ability to claim gigs in future. If something comes up, message the client through InkJobs as early as possible.
Yes, as long as you can realistically meet every deadline you commit to. There's no fixed schedule or minimum hours — you choose how much you take on.
Once your submission is approved, your earnings are added to your InkJobs balance. You can then withdraw to your registered M-Pesa number, typically once you reach the minimum payout threshold shown in the app.
Yes, a small minimum balance is required before you can cash out to M-Pesa. The current threshold is always shown on your dashboard.
Payouts are usually instant to a few hours. If yours hasn't arrived after 24 hours, check that your registered M-Pesa number is correct in your profile, then contact support with your transaction reference.
On the Sign In page, tap "Forgot Password?" and enter your email address. We'll send you a secure link to set a new password.
Yes, from your account settings. For security, changes to your payout number may require re-verifying your identity before your next withdrawal.
Contact our support team to request account deletion. Any approved, unpaid earnings will be paid out to your M-Pesa number before your account is closed. See our Privacy Policy for more on data handling.
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