Data Entry Keyer for Remote Contract Role - Focus on Data Validation and Quality Assurance
Compensation
$42K–$73K
yearly · USD
Experience
1–15 yrs
Location
Remote
Compensation
$42K–$73K
yearly · USD
Experience
1–15 yrs
Location
Remote
The Brief
TITLE
Data Entry Keyer
TYPE
Contract
POSTED
Sep 17, 2026
JOB ID
01a0ae6a
TITLE
Data Entry Keyer
TYPE
Contract
POSTED
Sep 17, 2026
JOB ID
01a0ae6a
Remote | Contractor
Annualized Equivalent: $41,600–$72,800/year based on 40 hours/week
Hourly Rate: $20–$35/hour equivalent
Compensation is output-based and paid per task that meets project specifications. The annualized figure is an hourly-equivalent reference only; actual earnings depend on task complexity, completion time, experience, workflow, and applicable minimum submission requirements.
Apply your data entry and validation expertise to highly detailed evaluation tasks designed to test accuracy, error detection, and data reconciliation. This opportunity is suited to professionals who are meticulous, process-oriented, and experienced in working with complex datasets where accuracy and data integrity are critical.
You’ll design realistic data entry and validation challenges, create datasets containing authentic errors and inconsistencies, define expected outcomes, and develop detailed grading standards for evaluating AI agent performance. Prior AI experience is not required.
Design expert-level evaluation tasks that simulate real-world data entry and validation challenges.
Create realistic scenarios requiring accurate data entry, error identification, validation, and reconciliation.
Ensure tasks reflect the complexity and precision expected in professional data environments.
Construct and curate complex datasets across multiple file formats.
Work with CSVs, PDFs, spreadsheets, and technical documents.
Introduce realistic data-quality challenges, including malformed records, missing information, and inconsistent formatting.
Ensure datasets accurately represent the types of inconsistencies encountered in real-world workflows.
Define the correct final state for each evaluation task.
Specify the exact errors and inconsistencies an AI agent should identify.
Establish clear reconciliation requirements and expected outcomes.
Evaluate accuracy and completeness in detecting data issues.
Author detailed grading rubrics containing 35+ evaluation criteria.
Develop standards for assessing AI agent outputs against defined requirements.
Evaluate both accuracy and completeness of error detection.
Ensure grading criteria are clear, consistent, and defensible.
Ensure evaluation materials reflect authentic standards in regulated or audit-sensitive environments.
Review and refine tasks and datasets for accuracy and consistency.
Communicate clearly through written and verbal channels in a distributed project environment.
Collaborate asynchronously to iterate on evaluation materials and incorporate feedback.
Extensive experience in data entry, quality assurance, data validation, or a closely related discipline.
Experience working with data where accuracy, integrity, or compliance is critical.
Strong ability to identify and analyze data inconsistencies and errors.
Experience detecting formatting irregularities, missing data, malformed records, and silent truncations across different file types.
Demonstrated ability to maintain and document high accuracy standards.
Strong written English and ability to clearly document complex evaluation requirements.
Exceptional attention to detail and disciplined, process-oriented working style.
Strong understanding of data integrity and quality assurance principles.
Ability to work independently and proactively communicate within remote, distributed teams.
Strong ability to follow detailed requirements and produce consistent, high-quality outputs.
Experience in regulated or audit-sensitive environments such as:
Healthcare claims
Finance back-office operations
Legal operations
Other compliance-sensitive data environments
Data Entry
Data Validation
Data Quality Assurance
Error Detection
Data Reconciliation
Accuracy Control
Data Integrity
Format Reconciliation
Dataset Curation
CSV & Spreadsheet Validation
PDF Data Review
Document Validation
Quality Control
Evaluation Rubric Development
Process Discipline
Attention to Detail
Written Communication
Remote Collaboration
Annualized Equivalent: $41,600–$72,800/year based on 40 hours/week
Hourly Rate: $20–$35/hour equivalent
Compensation is output-based and paid per completed task that meets project specifications. Actual compensation may vary based on task requirements, experience, and workflow. Minimum weekly submission requirements apply.
Role Type: Contractor
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
Compensation Model: Output-based
Focus: Data entry validation, error detection, dataset creation, reconciliation, quality assurance, and AI evaluation tasks
AI Experience: Not required
Availability: Minimum task submissions per week required
Start Timeline: First tasks expected within 24–48 hours after completing onboarding for selected candidates
About the company
FreshTalent is a Pan-African talent platform connecting students, graduates, and experienced professionals with employers across Africa. We help organizations discover exceptional talent while empowering individuals to access meaningful career opportunities, internships, graduate programs, and remote work.
Our platform combines AI-powered talent matching, employer branding, recruitment marketing, career development resources, and workforce insights to create a seamless hiring experience for employers and job seekers alike. We work with startups, SMEs, multinational organizations, NGOs, and public sector institutions seeking to build diverse, future-ready teams.
Beyond connecting talent with opportunities, FreshTalent is committed to strengthening Africa's workforce by improving employability, supporting career development, and helping organizations unlock the continent's immense talent potential.