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Outlier publishes the list of countries you may work from. Its customers can limit individual projects to fewer places. If a country isn't on the list, you can't register or work from there. Outlier, “Flexible Working Guidelines”, effective Jul 15, 2026, read Nov 15.
| Country | Status | What Outlier says |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | Not available | Nigeria is not on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. Outlier says using a VPN to hide your location is not permitted, so an account opened that way can be closed. |
| India | Accepts | India is on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. |
| United States | Accepts | The United States is on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. |
| Canada | Accepts | Canada is on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. |
| Kenya | Not available | Kenya is not on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. Outlier says using a VPN to hide your location is not permitted, so an account opened that way can be closed. |
| Philippines | Accepts | The Philippines is on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. |
| Pakistan | Not available | Pakistan is not on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. Outlier says using a VPN to hide your location is not permitted, so an account opened that way can be closed. |
| Ghana | Not available | Ghana is not on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. Outlier says using a VPN to hide your location is not permitted, so an account opened that way can be closed. |
| Brazil | Accepts | Brazil is on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. |
| Egypt | Accepts | Egypt is on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. |
| France | Accepts | France is on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. |
| Germany | Accepts | Germany is on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. |
| Mexico | Accepts | Mexico is on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. |
| South Africa | Accepts | South Africa is on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. |
| Spain | Accepts | Spain is on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. |
| United Kingdom | Accepts | The United Kingdom is on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. |
Your country isn't in this table? Check the official page linked above; it has the full list where one exists.
You apply on Outlier's own site, complete skill screenings and ID verification, then qualify for individual projects. Outlier may ask for a government-issued ID to confirm where you are.
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Nigeria is not on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. Outlier says using a VPN to hide your location is not permitted, so an account opened that way can be closed.
India is on Outlier's official list of accepted countries.
The United States is on Outlier's official list of accepted countries.
Kenya is not on Outlier's official list of accepted countries. Outlier says using a VPN to hide your location is not permitted, so an account opened that way can be closed.
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