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General

Learn more about Agowork.

What is Agoworks

Jara Africa is revolutionising the world of work. Jara Africa provides individuals and companies an industry-leading, all-in-one platform to manage and scale their flexible workforce. In a world where work is becoming more flexible and project-based, Agowork is leading the way in making the Africa’s platform for project-based and flexible work. Our platform offers all the necessary tools for hiring, onboarding, managing, and paying flexible talent.

If I'm not based in Africa, can I still join?

Yes, Agowork is a global platform though tailored to support Africans seeking a space which supports their own local payment systems. In a world where work is becoming more flexible and project-based, Agowork is leading the way in making the Africa’s platform for project-based and flexible work. Our platform offers all the necessary tools for hiring, onboarding, managing, and paying flexible talent.

Who is Agowork for?

Agowork is for both freelancers and teams, companies, and individuals looking to hire incredible freelance talent for their projects. - Flexible work includes: - Independent work - Contract work - Freelancing - Consulting - Creating - Full/Part-time remote work - Flexible schedules - Flexible payment types

What is flexible work?

Clients can create a profile, set up payments, send jobs proposals we call "Hooks" on Jara Africa, receive commission-free payments, find work, and more for free. To access premium features like portfolio customisations, branding tools, and advanced analytics, upgrade to any of our price plans.

Do I have to pay to use Agowork

Companies, teams, and individuals looking to hire can browse contractors and post jobs or Hooks for a small fee. To start a project, we currently charge a platform fee.

What makes Agowork different from other professional platforms?

Agowork is the all-in-one platform for freelance work, providing one workspace for freelancers and companies looking to hire to connect, kick off projects, sign contracts, earn money on their terms, support local African payment systems, and manage their complete freelance workflow in one place.

For freelancers

How can I get a job

Search or browse our job feed for opportunities from vetted companies and individuals looking to hire. Each job goes through a rigorous vetting process to ensure that it’s high quality!

How do I get a Top Independent badge?

Top Independents is an invite-only network of our most active and highly recommended freelancers.

How can I get discovered on Agowork?

Top-rated profiles will be featured on our Discover page. You can also be discovered on Agowork by sharing your profile link with your network. Learn how to build a stand-out profile in our video tutorials when you search Agowork on social network handles like #agowork and @agowork.

What can I use Agowork for?

Agowork is your all-in-one platform for independent work. With Agowork, you can showcase your work through your profile, build a professional portfolio in minutes, find clients, grow your freelance business, manage projects, and get paid commission all in one place.

Can I use Agowork if I'm just starting my independent career?

Absolutely! We provide you with all the tools to kickstart your independent journey.

Profile & Accounts

What should I do after I sign up?

Fill in your profile details, showcase past projects, list your services. Browse jobs, send invoices, proposals, and request recommendations—all in one place.

Can I add the companies, brands, and agencies that I've worked with?

Yes! Include the companies, brands, and agencies you've collaborated with in your projects. Their logos, roles, and tools will be displayed on the corresponding project.

How long does it take to set up my profile?

You can set up your profile in minutes. AI-powered tools let you effortlessly generate profile content like your bio, previous projects, and services quickly.

How can I add my own branding?

To incorporate your custom branding into invoices, proposals, contracts, and inquiries, upgrade to one of our plans.

Do I have to be a certain age to sign up?

Agowork is available to users 16 and older. By signing up for Agowork, you acknowledge that you’re at least 16 years old.

Why do I have to wait to unlock all of Jara Africa's features?

We require users to complete a few basic steps to ensure your account is ready for your Independent journey! Follow your new user checklist (found on your profile) to complete it and unlock new features.

My country isn't supported, but I have a business with a UK bank account, can I use that?

At this time, you must be based in a supported country to use Agowork.

My ID verification is failing, what should I do?

Identity verification can fail due to multiple factors. Please make sure you are following verification best practices: Your ID image is not blurry. Your lighting is optimal (not too dark & not too light). Avoid having glares appear directly on your ID image. Your ID is valid and not expired.

What does Agowork do with my data?

Agowork only collects data necessary for website functionality and does not sell your data.

How do I change the email associated with my account?

To change your email: Go to our homepage and click Sign in On the left menu, click change password Enter the current password and new password and click on Change Password.