Content and Copy Writer at Carbon Nigeria

Carbon is a pan-African digital bank with a mission to provide friction-free finance to its customers. Carbon promises to play a fundamental role in its customers’ lives wherever they are, with flexible solutions. We pride ourselves on our efficiency and with just $10mm of equity raised in 2015, we have disbursed over $100m in loans and earned more than $30mm in revenue over the last 2 years. Carbon has operations in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, supported by a talented team spread between Lagos, Nairobi, London, Argentina, and Palo Alto so we operate with a remote-first mindset. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Content and Copy Writer

Locatio: Lagos (Hybrid)
Category: Marketing

About the Role

• We’re looking for a sharp, creative, and AI-curious Copy & Content Writer to join our team on a part-time basis.
• In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with our in-house designer to co-create social media content, display ads (GDN), and campaign assets that are visually compelling and emotionally resonant.
• Your words will carry our brand voice—warm, clear, and confident—and help bring our “Smarter Way to Keep Going” promise to life.

Responsibilities

• Create across formats: Write, edit, and adapt short-form copy for social media, digital ads (GDN), and traditional campaign materials. Collaborate with our designer to co-develop creative ideas that work across formats (static, video, carousel, reels)
• Use AI tools and standard software: Confidently
  use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) to generate first drafts, video scripts, copy variants. Develop prompt frameworks to get the best results from AI writing assistants
• Craft attention-grabbing creative: Deliver headlines, hooks, and captions that spark engagement while ensuring consistent tone, style, and messaging across all touchpoints
• Work independently and collaboratively: Manage your time, stay organised, and work well with teammates across disciplines (marketing, product, sales, etc.). Participate in brainstorms and creative reviews
• Bring innovative ideas to the table: Stay current on content trends, fintech language, and platform-specific nuances to keep creative output fresh and and compelling.

Requirements
What We’re Looking For:

• A creative and collaborative writer with 3–5 years of experience in advertising, content creation, or social media marketing
• Skilled at writing with clarity, personality, and purpose—especially in short form
• Comfortable writing for video, motion graphics, and AI-generated scripts
• Experienced with prompt-writing and experimenting with AI copy tools
• Able to take feedback and iterate quickly
• Interested in fintech and passionate about helping everyday people succeed
• Reliable, self-motivated, and open to working in-office a few days a week.

Bonus If You:

• Have agency or in-house experience in a fast-moving digital environment
• Have written for financial services, tech, or youth-focused brands
• Know your way around tools like Notion, ChatGPT, or Midjourney
• Are full of clever one-liners, clean captions, and meme references that still hit
• Candidates must be available for in-office collaboration.

Why Join Carbon

• Work at the intersection of tech and impact—helping real people navigate real life
• Be part of a team that values initiative, clarity, and creativity
• Collaborate with smart, driven people in a fast-paced, supportive environment
• Enjoy a flexible and remote-friendly work culture (depending on role)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online