Metal and organic pollutants bioremediation by extremophile microorganisms

•Hydrocarbon, textile dyes and metals are considered as toxic pollutants.•Extremophiles are useful for the bioremediation of recalcitrant pollutants.•There is a lack of patent deposits related to extremophile microorganisms.•“Multi-omics” can allow a systemic view of the bioremediation by extremophiles.