I'm Salawudeen Ayomide, a bilingual translator and AI data annotation specialist based in Lagos, Nigeria. I help brands reach Yoruba-speaking audiences through accurate English↔Yoruba translations, localization, and culturally aware content across digital, business, marketing, and social media formats. With over 3 years of experience in content localization, linguistic quality assurance, and AI training data workflows, I thrive in remote settings and am committed to precision, cultural sensitivity, and delivering high-quality results. I support AI model development through text classification, named entity recognition, sentiment analysis, and RLHF review, always aiming to align outputs with human preferences and brand voice.…

Salawudeen Ayomide

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I'm Salawudeen Ayomide, a bilingual translator and AI data annotation specialist based in Lagos, Nigeria. I help brands reach Yoruba-speaking audiences through accurate English↔Yoruba translations, localization, and culturally aware content across digital, business, marketing, and social media formats. With over 3 years of experience in content localization, linguistic quality assurance, and AI training data workflows, I thrive in remote settings and am committed to precision, cultural sensitivity, and delivering high-quality results. I support AI model development through text classification, named entity recognition, sentiment analysis, and RLHF review, always aiming to align outputs with human preferences and brand voice.…

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I’m Salawudeen Ayomide, a bilingual translator and AI data annotation specialist based in Lagos, Nigeria. I help brands reach Yoruba-speaking audiences through accurate English↔Yoruba translations, localization, and culturally aware content across digital, business, marketing, and social media formats.

With over 3 years of experience in content localization, linguistic quality assurance, and AI training data workflows, I thrive in remote settings and am committed to precision, cultural sensitivity, and delivering high-quality results. I support AI model development through text classification, named entity recognition, sentiment analysis, and RLHF review, always aiming to align outputs with human preferences and brand voice.

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Language

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Translator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Translated digital content, social media copy, captions, and marketing materials between English and Yoruba with cultural precision and natural language flow. Localized brand messaging and advertising copy for Nigerian audiences, ensuring cultural relevance and audience resonance. Provided subtitle and caption translations for video content across social platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Handled professional business correspondence, client-facing documents, and formal reports requiring high accuracy. Proofread and quality-reviewed translated materials produced by other translators, ensuring consistency, grammar, and tone alignment. Delivered output of 2,000–5,000 words per day while maintaining high accuracy and meeting tight client deadlines. Worked with brands and content creators to adapt English scripts and captions into Yoruba for wider Nigerian audience reach.
Social Media Content Translator & Localizer at Freelance / Various Clients
January 1, 2021 - Present
Translated and localized social media content — captions, hashtags, CTAs, and promotional copy — for brands targeting Yoruba-speaking audiences across Nigeria. Adapted tone, humor, and cultural references appropriately to connect authentically with local audiences while preserving the original brand voice. Supported content creators and SMEs in building bilingual social media presence (English + Yoruba) across Instagram and Facebook. Ensured translated content met platform-specific character limits and formatting requirements for captions, ads, and stories. Collaborated with social media managers to maintain consistent brand voice and cultural sensitivity across all translated materials.
Document & Business Translator at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Translated formal documents including business proposals, reports, certificates, letters, and educational materials between English and Yoruba. Provided accurate translation of legal and administrative documents for individuals and organizations requiring certified-quality output. Maintained strict confidentiality and data security when handling sensitive client documents. Delivered consistent quality output with rapid turnaround times, meeting urgent client deadlines reliably.
AI Data Annotator & Linguistic Reviewer at Freelance / Contract
January 1, 2022 - Present
Performed text classification, entity tagging, intent labeling, and sentiment analysis for AI training datasets across multiple project types. Evaluated AI-generated text responses for accuracy, helpfulness, tone, and alignment with human preferences (RLHF and RLAIF workflows). Conducted quality assurance reviews on annotated datasets, identifying inconsistencies and reducing error rates to maintain high data quality. Labeled image and video content with precise tags, descriptions, and bounding boxes for computer vision AI models. Performed Yoruba-language annotation tasks including named entity recognition, part-of-speech tagging, and cultural context labeling. Followed detailed annotation guidelines precisely and adapted quickly to updated project requirements across multiple client engagements. Contributed to multilingual dataset creation by providing native Yoruba language expertise for low-resource AI development. Reviewed and rated AI chatbot responses in both English and Yoruba
Freelance Translator — English ↔ Yoruba at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Translated digital content, social media copy, captions, and marketing materials between English and Yoruba with cultural precision and natural language flow. Localized brand messaging for Nigerian audiences; provided subtitle translations for video content on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Handled professional business correspondence, client-facing documents, and formal reports requiring high accuracy. Proofread and quality-reviewed translations, ensuring consistency and tone alignment. Delivered 2,000–5,000 words per day while meeting tight deadlines. Collaborated with brands to adapt English scripts and captions into Yoruba for wider audience reach.

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Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Other
    paper Social Media Manager & Content Strategist | Instagram, Facebook & Lead

    Audited and rebuilt the brand’s social media marketing strategy, aligning visuals, voice, and values across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

    Created a new content system and social media content calendar that increased reach by 60% and doubled clarity.

    Collaborated with the creative team to craft social-first visuals, short-form videos, and content creation that reflect the brand identity while boosting community engagement and audience growth.