Football Data Assistant / Trend Researcher at 9JaPicks

9JaPicks is a dynamic and innovative sports media brand focused on delivering engaging football content to international sports fans. Specializing in topics like the English Premier League (EPL) and Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), the company creates content across multiple platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Telegram, and video channels. With a remote and diverse team, it combines passion for football with a data-driven approach to content strategy, targeting younger audiences with a relatable tone. The company values collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of the sports culture in Nigeria and world-wide

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Football Data Assistant / Trend Researcher

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 20 per week

Responsibilities

• Provide daily match schedules, trending fixtures, team injuries, and betting odds.
• Track football fan discussions from Twitter, Telegram, and Facebook.
• Flag viral topics, football memes, or fan controversies to the content editor.
• Maintain shared content research sheet for the whole team.

Requirements

• Must have high follower count and active in social media.
• Passion for football + awareness of social media football trends in Nigeria.
• Comfortable using Google Sheets, Telegram, and Twitter.
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver updates every day (3-5 hours/day).
• Must be online and easy to contact within and during working hours.
• Must have at least 10mbps stable internet connection for work.
• Minimal to no power outage in your area.

Salary
N150,000 - N250,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated Resume to: marie.hr@9japicks.com using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email (e.g., “Football Content Writer – Match Commentary / Trends Focus”).

Note

• Candidates should include an email letter highlighting relevant experience and why their are passionate about football content creation
• Candidates should include samples of previous work or links to any content created (e.g., articles, social media posts, videos) that demonstrate expertise in sports content, especially football. (if available, if none skip this part)