Economist Writer at Business Day Newspaper

Business Day Newspaper - Established in 2001, is a daily business newspaper based in Lagos. It is the only Nigerian newspaper with a bureau in Accra, Ghana. It has both daily and Sunday titles. It circulates in Nigeria and Ghana.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Economist Writer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking a brilliant and analytical Economist Writer with strong quantitative skills and a passion for translating data-driven insights into clear, compelling economic analysis.
• The ideal candidate combines economic reasoning, financial modeling expertise, and excellent writing ability to craft insightful commentaries, reports, and publications on economic and policy issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct economic and financial research on national, regional, and global trends.
• Develop and maintain economic and financial models to support data-backed insights.
• Write high-quality articles, reports, and analyses on topics spanning the economy, policy, business, and markets.
• Interpret and communicate complex economic data and indicators in an accessible language.
• Collaborate with editorial and research teams to produce thought leadership materials.
• Monitor macroeconomic indicators, fiscal and monetary policies, and market developments.

Requirements

• A First-Class or Strong Second-Class Upper Degree in Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or any quantitative discipline.
• Applicants must be recent graduates.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills — ability to simplify complex ideas.
• Analytical thinker with a solid understanding of economic principles and trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of analytical tools (R, Python, or Stata) is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and a compelling cover letter to: businessdayhr@businessday.ng using the Job Title and Name as the subject of the email.