Micro Gold is Microtask's in-app credit for applying to tasks. Each application uses 50 Micro Gold. New members get free starter Gold when they sign up, and you can top up whenever you want. This guide explains why Micro Gold exists and how to use it well.
Why applications use Micro Gold
Businesses only have a limited number of spots on each task. If applying were completely free, a few people could grab every spot and never do the work, which is unfair to everyone else. A small Gold cost per application keeps applications serious: people apply for tasks they intend to finish, so spots go to workers who deliver.
How Micro Gold differs from your earnings
- Micro Gold is for applying to tasks. It is not cash and is not withdrawn to your bank.
- Earnings are the naira rewards from approved tasks. These go to your balance and can be withdrawn to your bank.
How to get more Micro Gold
- Starter Gold when you sign up.
- Top up from the Buy Gold page in the app.
- Bonuses that Microtask runs from time to time.
How to spend Micro Gold wisely
- Read the brief before you apply. Only apply when you are sure you can meet every requirement.
- Pick tasks that suit you. If you are good on camera, video tasks pay more for the same Gold.
- Finish what you start. An application you abandon is Gold spent with nothing to show for it.
- Send clean proof. Approval is what turns an application into earnings. Read how to get approved faster.
Micro Gold at a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is it? | In-app credit for applying to tasks |
| Cost per application | 50 Micro Gold |
| How to get it | Free starter Gold, top-ups, occasional bonuses |
| Can I withdraw it? | No, it is not cash |
| What do I withdraw? | Naira earnings from approved tasks |
Examples of good and poor Gold decisions
- Good: applying to a video task when you have good light and a quiet room ready today.
- Poor: applying to a task that needs a public Instagram account when yours is private.
- Good: applying to a testing task on a phone type the brief asks for.
- Poor: applying to ten tasks at once and finishing three.
Keep track of your Gold
Your Gold balance and history show every application and top-up. Check it weekly alongside your earnings to see which applications turned into approved work. Over time, your approval rate tells you how well you are choosing tasks.
A quick way to think about it
Treat each 50 Gold application like a small investment in your time. Choose tasks where the reward is worth the effort and you are confident of approval. Workers who apply carefully get approved more often, build a stronger record, and earn more from the same amount of Gold.
New to tasks? Start with what micro tasks are, then sign up free to claim your starter Gold.