Yoruba Interpreters On-Demand | Professional Yoruba Translation

24/7 On-Demand Access

On Any Device

Video or Audio-Only

Direct Matching (No operators)

Million

Global native Yoruba speakers

8.3

seconds

Jeenie Average time to connect

4.9

Stars

Average interpreter rating by clients

300

Thousand

USA native Yoruba 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 Yoruba-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!"

Yoruba is a Niger-Congo language spoken by over 40 million people, predominantly in southwestern Nigeria, as well as in parts of Benin and Togo. Known for its rich tonal system—typically featuring three distinct tones—the language is celebrated for its melodic quality and expressive vocabulary. Written in the Latin alphabet, Yoruba boasts a long tradition of oral literature that includes proverbs, folktales, and poetry, reflecting the deep cultural history of the Yoruba people.

Jeenie’s Yoruba interpreters ensure that language barriers do not stand in the way of accessing essential services, from healthcare and legal support to educational and community settings. By offering fast, accurate, and culturally sensitive interpretation, Jeenie not only helps Yoruba speakers communicate effectively on a global scale but also contributes to preserving the linguistic heritage and rich literary traditions of the Yoruba language.

Yoruba culture is a vibrant mosaic that interweaves centuries of tradition, spirituality, and artistic expression. It is renowned for its elaborate religious practices—such as the worship of Orishas and ancestral veneration—as well as its dynamic performance arts, including traditional drumming, dance, and masquerade festivals like Egungun. These cultural expressions not only provide a window into Yoruba history but also reinforce strong community bonds and a deep respect for heritage.

At Jeenie, our dedicated Yoruba interpreters act as cultural ambassadors, ensuring that the rich customs and traditions of the Yoruba people are communicated with clarity and respect. Whether facilitating dialogues in healthcare, legal proceedings, or community events, Jeenie’s experts help Yoruba speakers share their unique cultural narratives and maintain their identity in a globalized world, preserving the vibrant spirit of Yoruba culture for generations to come.

How much does Yoruba interpreting cost?

Across the industry, Yoruba 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 Yoruba translators and Yoruba interpreters the same thing?

We get this question a lot.

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

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

How are Yoruba 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.