Financial Analyst (Writer) at Nairametrics Financial Advocate Limited

Nairametrics is a Nigerian business media company that provides timely news, analysis, and insights on finance, the economy, investing, and markets to help individuals and businesses make informed decisions

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Analyst (Writer)

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst (Writer) who is passionate about finance, markets, and storytelling. This role blends financial expertise with strong editorial skills.
• The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of Nigeria’s financial landscape, experience in reporting or financial writing, and a knack for creating engaging and insightful content that resonates with our diverse audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver in-depth analysis and commentary on financial markets, economic trends, investment strategies, and government policies.
• Write clear, accurate, and timely articles, reports, and features across a range of financial and economic topics.
• Cover all relevant Nigerian financial regulators and institutions (e.g., CBN, SEC, NGX), providing updates and insight.
• Monitor financial markets and ensure daily news coverage, including timely reporting of breaking news.
• Attend industry events, press briefings, and corporate functions, representing Nairametrics and conducting interviews with key stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Nigeria’s macroeconomic environment, market regulations, and financial instruments.
• Create original content and enhance existing content using SEO best practices to increase audience reach and engagement.
• Collaborate with the editorial and research teams to brainstorm and develop story ideas that align with Nairametrics’ goals.
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts to support reporting and deepen insight on assigned beats.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Journalism, Accounting, or a related field.
• ICAN, ACCA, or other relevant professional certification is highly desirable.
• At least 3 years of writing experience in digital or print media is required.
• Proven knowledge of financial markets, economic policy, and regulatory bodies.
• Strong command of English, with excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and simplify complex financial data for various audiences.
• Effective storytelling skills.

Application Closing Date
29th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and two (2) previous articles/publications written by them to: hello.hr@nairametrics.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.