Nigeria’s best journalists are leaving – and remuneration is not the only problem

Nigeria is witnessing a significant exodus of its top journalists, a trend that goes beyond just low pay. Many skilled professionals are leaving due to a combination of inadequate remuneration, lack of job security, and poor working conditions. This brain drain not only impacts the quality of journalism but also threatens the country's media landscape and its ability to hold powerful entities accountable. As top talent departs, the remaining journalists struggle to maintain the high standards needed for robust and investigative reporting.