The Media Career Development Network (MCDN) has released the maiden edition of its Media Career Check-Up Report 2025, aimed to help Nigerian journalists reflect on their career journeys, identify growth gaps, and receive guidance for their professional development.
The report, titled “Media Career Check-Up 2025: Lessons, Gaps, and Growth Paths for Nigerian Journalists”, according to the Executive Director of MCDN, Mr Lekan Otufodunrin, is based on assessments conducted with journalists across different beats and media platforms.
Otufodunrin said the report highlights common challenges in areas such as career planning, mentorship, digital skills, welfare, work-life balance, and leadership development.
The report also outlines practical recommendations for strengthening journalism in Nigeria, including fostering a culture of mentorship, providing continuous professional development opportunities, and promoting initiatives that enhance the well-being of journalists.
According to MCDN, the findings not only serve as a guide for individual journalists but also provide important insights for newsroom leaders and media support organisations in Nigeria and beyond on how best to support journalists’ growth and sustainability in the profession.
“Just as regular health check-ups help people stay healthy, journalists also need career check-ups to reflect, adjust, and grow in their profession. This report provides an overview of the challenges journalists face and the support they require to thrive. We believe both journalists and the organisations that support them will find it useful,” Otufodunrin stated.
MCDN will be holding newsroom briefings to discuss the findings and engage with editors and media managers on how they can better support their teams’ career development.
To download the full report, click the link below:
👉 The_Media_Career_Check-Up
A good move, and timely too.