‘In 2026, African media careers will increasingly be built as portfolios rather than positions. Professionals will combine podcast production, consulting, training, and content operations into sustainable livelihoods. The newsroom may no longer be the centre of gravity, but it remains a strong foundation’ In 2026, a big question facing African media professionals will not […]
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‘Journalists should pay attention to emerging trends that have been shaping training opportunities in recent times. They include Rise of Thematic Journalism; Emphasis on Accountability and Ethics; Cross-Border Reporting; Digital and AI Literacy; Community Engagement and AI-powered journalism’ In my over a decade of practising journalism and putting myself out there for media-related opportunities,
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Anyone interested in journalism as a livelihood and eager to distinguish themselves in 2026 and beyond, should embrace computer-assisted journalism. Commercial air travel started in 1914. The first two computers were connected in 1969. The first handheld cellular phone call was made in 1973. The first smartphone was released in 1994. A computer AI model
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For journalists who currently work for local media but have their sights on international media employment, that journey begins right where you are – journalism is universal, the basic elements and ethics are the same irrespective of where you work. So, think global and act local in your current role. It’s very tempting, especially when
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Nigerian journalists, especially those working for so-called traditional media have to change the way they tell stories. Those interested in getting employed in international media should think global and act local in their current role. When I hear someone introduce themselves as a “broadcast journalist” or a “print journalist”, I cringe and grind my teeth
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