News Reporter at Afriktimes Media Network Limited

AfrikTimes Media Network Limited is a Nigerian-based digital media organization. It operates the online news platform Afriktimes. The network delivers local and global news coverage across diverse categories, including investigative journalism, politics, climate, lifestyle, and sports.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: News Reporter

Location: Nigeria

Role Overview

• Successful candidates will be responsible for covering a wide range of stories, including breaking news, politics, business, crime, community affairs, and human-interest features.
• The role requires a strong ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and produce compelling, fact-checked content for a digital audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Report and write on breaking news and assigned beats
• Conduct interviews with credible sources and stakeholders
• Verify facts, data, and sources to ensure accuracy and credibility
• Develop original story ideas, features, and investigative reports
• Collaborate with editors and other team members to refine content
• Meet strict editorial deadlines while maintaining high journalistic standards
• Monitor trends and emerging stories across local and international landscapes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Communications, or a related field (preferred)
• 2 - 3 years of professional reporting experience
• Strong writing, research, interviewing, and storytelling skills
• Solid understanding of journalism ethics, fact-checking, and media law
• Familiarity with digital media tools and online publishing platforms
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracyProfessional development courses.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment opportunity
• Flexible remote work environment
• Access to professional development and mentorship
• Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing media organization
• Opportunity to report impactful stories with regional and international reach.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated Resume/CV, Cover Letter, and three writing samples (published or unpublished) to: contact@afriktimes.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.