Any professional journalist and/or patriot should be concerned and saddened by what’s happened to journalism in our clime. I had the honour to be trained as...
A few years ago, I saw a journalist land a major opportunity that many others had applied for. Her work wasn’t drastically better than everyone else’s....
A few years ago, I applied for a journalism fellowship I was convinced I’d get. My portfolio was strong, my experience solid. But when the rejection...
A few years ago, I was a journalist focused solely on the craft—investigating, reporting, and meeting deadlines. I didn’t give much thought to how the newsroom...
It was a routine day covering proceedings at the national assembly in 2017, when I got a message from Toromade Samson, a colleague in our Lagos...
When I began my role as a content editor in 2015 at Legit.ng (formerly Naij.com), I had no idea what was coming. The traditional newsroom roles...
After seven years in journalism, I felt a growing pull towards the development sector. So, I took the leap in 2020. And for the next three...
One day, while scrolling through social media, I came across a call for applications for the Female Reporters Leadership Programme by the Wole Soyinka Centre for...
Picture this: You’re stepping into a bustling newsroom, a bit nervous but brimming with excitement. All you have is a notebook, a pen, and a ton...
By Goodness Chibunna Recently, I’ve been reflecting on my journey in journalism—over a decade of learning, growing, and adapting in this ever-evolving field. It all began...