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Hire chat moderators who keep your community safe

English-fluent moderators from East Africa for Discord, Telegram, forums, and in-app chat. From $450/month full-time. We review your brief within one business day; pay only when you hire.

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Where our moderators work

Discord servers

Rule enforcement, onboarding, event support, spam and scam removal for gaming, crypto, and creator communities.

Telegram groups

Anti-spam, member vetting, FAQ answering, and escalation for large public groups.

In-app and live chat

Moderating user chat inside your product, marketplace, or live streams.

Forums and comments

Review queues, flag handling, and community guideline enforcement.

Social communities

Facebook groups, subreddit-style communities, and creator fan spaces.

Trust and safety support

First-line content review with clear escalation paths to your team.

Why hire moderators from East Africa

Coverage when your users are awake

East Africa Time (UTC+3) covers the full European day and US East Coast mornings. Building a follow-the-sun rotation with moderators who cost $450 a month makes 24/7 coverage affordable.

Native-level written English

Moderation is a writing job. Ugandan and Kenyan candidates are educated in English, and you assess each candidate’s communication directly during the interview.

Vetted for judgment, not just availability

We review profile completeness, relevant experience, availability, and identity-verification status where available before making a recommendation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire a chat moderator?+

Full-time moderators from Uganda and Kenya start at about $450 per month, paid directly to the moderator. ProGigFinder charges a one-time placement fee of 50% of one month’s pay, only if you hire. Part-time and shift-based arrangements are also common.

Can I get 24/7 moderation coverage?+

Yes. Most clients hire 2 or 3 moderators on rotating shifts. At East African rates, round-the-clock coverage typically costs less than one US-based hire. Team discounts apply from 5 hires.

What platforms do your moderators know?+

Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp communities, Facebook groups, forums, and custom in-app chat. Tell us your platform and tooling in the request and we shortlist candidates with matching experience.

How are moderators vetted?+

We review profile completeness, relevant experience, availability, and identity-verification status where available. You interview every candidate before hiring, and you only pay if you hire.

Who employs the moderator?+

You contract with and pay the moderator directly using the method and schedule you agree together. ProGigFinder is the matching service, not the employer of record.

Get your moderator shortlist

Two minutes now. We confirm fit and expected shortlist timing within one business day. See how the full process works.

Secure card checkout by Stripe. The $149 is not an extra fee: it is deducted from the amount due if you hire.