Igbo Interpreters On-Demand | Professional Igbo Translation

24/7 On-Demand Access

On Any Device

Video or Audio-Only

Direct Matching (No operators)

Million

Global native Igbo speakers

8.3

seconds

Jeenie Average time to connect

4.9

Stars

Average interpreter rating by clients

350

Thousand

USA native Igbo speakers

The Best Talent

Interpreters love us because they get true flexibility, great compensation, professional growth, and our vocal appreciation for their skills.

Vetted Experience

Interpreters average 4 years of experience across our interpreter network (2 years is required) and must pass rigorous skills assessments.

Top Quality Standards

We set the bar high: interpreters are rated after every single call and must maintain a 4 star rating (out of 5) to remain active on the platform.

— Mayo Clinic

— HHM Health

— Lakeshore Community Health Care

— Mayo Clinic

"Excellent job with a sensitive situation. Very professional."

— HHM Health

"Our interpreter was wonderful; she assisted with calling multiple Igbo-speaking patients. She was so kind and made sure our patient understood and were able to communicate back."

— Lakeshore Community Health Care

"Marcia was absolutely wonderful and professional. Not only did she help the patient, she helped me understand the order of the patients name to correct it in the system. Probably one of the best interpreters I’ve ever had!"

Igbo is a Niger-Congo language spoken by over 40 million people, primarily in southeastern Nigeria, with significant communities in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Igbo diaspora worldwide. It is a tonal language, meaning that the pitch or tone used when speaking can change the meaning of a word. Igbo has over 20 dialects, but Standard Igbo is widely used in formal settings, education, and media.

Because of its complex tonal system, proverbs, and cultural expressions, effective Igbo communication requires more than direct translation. Whether for business, healthcare, legal matters, or community services, Jeenie’s professional Igbo interpreters provide accurate and culturally sensitive language support, ensuring clear and meaningful interactions.

Igbo culture is deeply rooted in tradition, family, and community values. Respect for elders and titles is a key part of social interactions, and greetings often involve handshakes and verbal expressions of goodwill. The New Yam Festival (Iri Ji) and traditional Igbo weddings are important cultural celebrations that highlight the Igbo people's rich heritage.

Proverbs play a significant role in Igbo communication, as they are used to convey wisdom, teach lessons, and show respect. Understanding Igbo customs, greetings, and social norms is essential for building strong relationships. With Jeenie’s expert Igbo interpreters, you get more than just translation—you get cultural expertise, ensuring smooth and respectful communication in any setting.

How much does Igbo interpreting cost?

Across the industry, Igbo interpreting is typically charged on a per minute rate. With Jeenie, our rates are some of the best in the industry. Your per minute rate will depend on which Jeenie plan you have. See our Pricing page for more details.

Note: Jeenie offers the same rate for Video and Audio-only. Why?
Because we know that video sessions get better outcomes. Video captures non-verbal cues (75% – 93% of most interactions) – making it more efficient and more effective in critical interactions.

Are Igbo translators and Igbo interpreters the same thing?

We get this question a lot.

Igbo interpreters help with spoken interactions. They are present in-the-moment to help people with different languages to communicate (Igbo into English and English into Igbo). Interpreters serve as communication and are experts at cultural nuance. They help to ensure that both parties understand each other.

Igbo translators help with written documents. Translators convert written text into the needed language.

How are Igbo interpreters on Jeenie different from other services?

Jeenie attracts the best interpreters in the world. Truly. We constantly hear from clients that they have NEVER had such amazing interpreters on other services. That skill saves our clients time and minimizes their risk of costly miscommunications. Here's how we excel at quality:

We treat interpreters well.
Jeenie offers linguists great compensation (often the best in the industry), work-life flexibility, ongoing learning to improve their craft, and our heart-felt respect. For this and many other reasons, the best interpreters want to be on the Jeenie platform.

We have extremely high standards.
Unlike most of our competitors who outsource huge chunks of their interpreting needs, Jeenie has created a vetted network of global talent who are active within our platform. This gives us direct oversight on quality and skills assessment. Jeenie interpreters must pass our rigorous skills evaluations, have several years of experience, maintain 4.0 average client rating, and pass ongoing quality tests.