Politics & Current Affairs Editor

About the role

Legit.ng is a Nigeria based online news platform. This role owns politics and current affairs coverage, including writing, publishing, and editing trending stories, features, analyses and explainers.

What you'll do

• Write and publish trending politics and current affairs stories
• Write unique format politics content such as features, analysis, history posts, opinions, explainers
• Monitor, gather and verify trending stories in politics and current affairs
• Conduct interviews and produce exclusive comment based pieces

What they're looking for

• First degree or higher diploma in journalism or related field
• Experience in journalism and politics/current affairs reporting
• Excellent writing, narration and grammar
• Strong editorial judgment and news monitoring skills
• Impeccable communication and interviewing skills
• Ability to work independently, including weekends and tight deadlines

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing does not state a timezone requirement or location constraint beyond Nigeria; confirm during interview.
• The listing does not specify whether the role is remote, hybrid, contractor or employee; confirm during interview.
• The listing does not state pay currency or range; confirm during interview.
• The listing does not mention visa or work-authorization notes; confirm during interview.