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Paydesk has 52 journalists in Lagos. Our journalists can do broadcast reports, as well as printed media and photography.
Our top journalists in Lagos are Eshokeme Oludare James and Samuel Okocha.
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Journalists in Lagos
Eshokeme Oludare James
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With over 5 years of broadcast journalism experience, Eshokeme Oludare James shoots, edits and documents history, showcasing Africa to the world.
Leveraging on his quest to providing answers to society’s problems, Eshokeme Oludare James prioritizes community based journalism pitching one story Read more
Yoruba
English
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+11
Business
Finance
Politics
+25
Samuel Okocha
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Samuel Okocha is a journalist based in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos. He has extensive experience as a broadcaster, news editor, and freelance multimedia journalist.
As a multimedia journalist, he has produced content for international broadcast media outlets such as Voice of America, NPR, Read more
English
Igbo
Yoruba
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+14
Current Affairs
Media Training
Investigative Reporting
+5
Atohengbe Collins
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Atohengbe Collins is a journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria.
A graduate of History and International Studies at the Lagos State University, Lagos Nigeria.
Read Kiswahili at the Institute of Kiswahili and Foreign languages {Now part of the University of Zanzibar] Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Was Head of Read more
English
Swahili
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Vox Pop
+6
Politics
Current Affairs
Sports
+7
Babangida Jibril
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Babangida Jibril is a journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria.
English
German
Hausa
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Vox Pop
News Gathering
+5
Politics
Current Affairs
Science & Environment
+6
Samson Omamuzo
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Samson Omamuzo is a journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria. I have over 5 years producing stories in video, text and image format for the newsroom, broadcast companies and communications.
I report stories in Nigeria with a unique angle from script development to writing and video/photo coverage and Read more
English
Igbo
Yoruba
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+16
Business
Finance
Politics
+15
Buchi Obichie
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Buchi Obichie is a print and broadcast journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria. You can find examples of her work at 1812global.blogspot.com
English
Feature Stories
Content Writing
Live Reporting
+1
Current Affairs
Fact Checking
Qasim Akinreti
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QASIM OLALERE AKINRETI , PhD, a broadcast and Online Journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is also a media trainer and offer media support services to clients globally.
He is currently a Deputy Director News Voice of Nigeria , Head Reportorial Corps Lagos Bureau.
Dr Akinreti, is a Read more
English
Yoruba
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Vox Pop
+3
Fact Checking
Benson Ibeabuchi
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Benson Ibeabuchi is an International documentary photojournalist and filmmaker living in Lagos, Nigeria. Benson's interest in photography is to be a keen observer of humanity by capturing and retelling stories from perspectives that are often overlooked.
Benson is a professional member of Read more
English
Igbo
Yoruba
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Documentaries
Photography
+2
Natural Disasters
Sports
Music
+4
Adeola Odunowo
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Adeola Odunowo is a journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is also the Producer and Permanent African Representative of the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards). In 2012, Adeola founded Curve Communications Limited – PR Agency also based in Lagos, Nigeria.
He is a top Read more
English
Yoruba
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Vox Pop
+7
Business
Finance
Politics
+7
Simpa Samson
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Simpa Samson is an International War Video/Photo Journalist and a Documentary Filmmaker based in Abuja, Nigeria.
His passion for visually telling inspiring and Human interest story in a unique way has made his work always stand out.
His works centers around, Health, insurgency, Humanity and Read more
English
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Vox Pop
+9
Current Affairs
Science & Environment
Natural Disasters
+10
Ayodeji Sodiq
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Ayodeji Sodiq is a broadcaster based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is popularly called JCMC, a proficient Broadcaster | Orator |Creative Content Provider| PR Professional | Social Media Strategist| Website Developer & Entrepreneur.
Yoruba
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Fact Checking
Entertainment & Celebrity
Fact Checking
Funsho Akinwale
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Funsho Akinwale is a journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria. I have 15 years in Print Journalism. I am a Writer for The Guardian Newspaper, Nigeria. SEO, and Public Relations Expert.
Afrikaans
English
Yoruba
Documentaries
Content Writing
Corporate Content
+4
Politics
Entertainment & Celebrity
Investigative Reporting
+2
Chuks Otuya
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Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Chuks Otuya is one of Africa's fast-rising innovation, lifestyle, and tech journalist. His passion to tell the revolutionary story of digital invasion of all aspects of life, particularly in Africa, has blended well with his inquisitive and insightful perspectives towards Read more
English
German
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+6
Current Affairs
Technology
Science & Environment
+4
Femi Owolabi
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Since my interest is in security and crisis-related matters, my goal is to pursue a transnational investigative journalism career, one that allows for investigative journalism missions into different countries where valuable information on security and conflict will be unearthed and widely Read more
English
Hausa
Yoruba
Feature Stories
Content Writing
Research
+3
Fact Checking
Emmanuel Paul
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Emmanuel Paul is a tech journalist, script writer, podcast host, and narrator for one of Africa's largest digital media publications. With 6 years experience in freelance writing and professional journalism, he has deep understanding of the business, political, and technology sector in Africa.
English
Feature Stories
Content Writing
Research
+4
Business
Finance
Politics
+8
Ejiro Edhughoro
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Ejiro Edhughoro is a journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria. I produce short features, handle my camera myself, edit and script the video. I report breaking news. I have freelanced for Thomson Reuters for 7 years and for Africanews for 4 years.
English
Yoruba
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+11
Business
Finance
Technology
+14
Yahaya Ibrahim
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Yahaya Ibrahim is a journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria, with 10 years experience in journalism. I had worked as an intern with Thisday Newspaper and also worked with Daily Trust Newspaper. Currently I am a freelance journalist. During my stay in Daily Trust Newspaper I covered the Boko Haram Read more
English
Yoruba
Feature Stories
Content Writing
Investigative Journalism
+2
Current Affairs
War Reporter
Investigative Reporting
+4
Demola Sanyaolu
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Demola Sanyaolu is a journalist.
Also an Actor, Publicist, IT/Media Consultant, Public Speaker, Red Carpet Hosting Specialist, Social Media Strategist
* Host/Producer of The Backstage Story Show, Nollyparrot, Political Binoculars, Nolly Praise Groove, Candid Satire on Nollywood Radio France (Read more
English
Yoruba
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+6
Business
Current Affairs
Film & Theatre
+4
Yinka Awosanya
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Yinka is a journalist and data analyst based in Lagos, Nigeria.
English
Yoruba
Feature Stories
Content Writing
Research
+3
Business
Politics
Current Affairs
+5
Kanayo Ndubuaku
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Kanayo Ndubuaku is a journalist based in Nigeria. He covers local and international stories concerning social problems and responses.
Also, he writes extensively about crime and terrorism, elections, political unrest and democracy, enviroment and human rights.
From writing, editing, Read more
English
German
Igbo
+1
Feature Stories
Content Writing
Research
+3
Business
Finance
Politics
+11
Jennifer Ehidiamen
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Jennifer Ehidiamen is a journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria.
English
Yoruba
Vox Pop
Feature Stories
Content Writing
+4
Business
Finance
Current Affairs
+2
Toluwani Eniola
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Toluwani Eniola is a freelance journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2017, he was named an ICFJ Early Childhood Development Reporting Fellow and the Investigative Reporter of the Year by Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME).
English
Yoruba
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+10
Politics
Current Affairs
Science & Environment
+6
Ibitayo Ibikunle
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Ibitayo Ibitayo is a journalist.
English
Yoruba
Video Rushes
Drone Footage
Interview
Film & Theatre
Entertainment & Celebrity
Music
+3
Georges Macnobleson-Idowu
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Georges Macnobleson-Idowu is a well-known journalist, media consultant and columnist, based in Lagos, Nigeria.
English
Yoruba
News Gathering
Content Writing
Fact Checking
Politics
Current Affairs
Media Training
+2
Abimbola Ola
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Abimbola Ola is a journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria.
English
Hausa
Igbo
+1
Feature Stories
Content Writing
Risk Analysis
+4
Politics
Current Affairs
Science & Environment
+7
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