If you’re talented at stringing words together to produce pieces that will wow readers and compel them to take action when necessary, then you can make some side income by writing for clients and getting paid. And the sweet part is, the demand for writers in Nigeria is increasing by the day, so you can get a lot of work without sweating over getting foreign clients.
Freelance Writing Jobs in Nigeria
Here are some currently open freelance writing opportunities you can apply for. Note, however, that to apply for some of these gigs, you’ll have to register on the platform where the information was sourced from. So, get you samples ready, and start applying!
Freelance Writers Needed for a Business Blog
A business blog in Nigeria needs freelance writers to add to its team. The blog focuses on starting a business, managing a business, promoting a business, and other related topics.
Writers are required for a long-term basis, and about 5 of them are needed. The job is a pay-per-job type, and writers would be paid between N1000 and N1500 per article. Successful writers are guaranteed steady work provided they can continue to provide good quality outputs.
Interested writers must be ready to provide samples of previous work.
Application opening date: May 19, 2018
Closing date: N/A
Application method: Reply to the job thread on Nairaland (you must have an account or register one): http://www.nairaland.com/4513224/need-writers-blog
Writer Needed for a Tech Blog
A growing Nigerian tech blog urgently requires the services of a writer for a long-term deal. The gig requires crafting at least 1 article daily that will be a gadget review, with each article spanning 500 to 1000 words.
The selected writer will be paid N1 per word.
Application opening date: June 1, 2018
Closing date: N/A
Application method: Reply to the job thread on Nairaland (you must have an account or register one): http://www.nairaland.com/4537065/writer-needed-tech-blog
Quality Writers Needed
Writers are needed for the long term (bulky jobs available). Interested writers must have good command of English, fast response rate, good online presence, and ability to write plagiarism-free articles.
Payment is N700 per 1000 words written.
Application opening date: April 11, 2018
Closing date: N/A
Application method: Send a mail directly to tyrexwilliams@gmail.com OR reply to the job thread on Nairaland (you must have an account or register one): http://www.nairaland.com/4446306/quality-writers-needed
Good Essay Writer Needed
A good writer is needed to take on some essay writing assignments. Interested writers should contact 08067487543 (the vacancy first appeared on Nairaland, so state this).
Application opening date: June 3, 2018
Closing date: N/A
Editors Needed
The Lagos Literary and Arts Journal is in need of freelance editors in these categories: fiction, essays, poetry, and media (drama, films, music and photography). Interested applicants are expected to indicate their category of interest and send samples of their work.
While writers would be allowed to work remotely, ability to visit the Ibadan editorial office for quarterly meetings would be an advantage.
Application opening date: June 1, 2018
Closing date: June 14, 2018
Application method: Send your application via email to editor@lagosliteraryjournal.com
Article Writers Needed
Writers are needed to write detailed product comparison reviews like the following:
http://knifeinformer.com/the-best-tactical-knife-for-your-money/
https://mightygoods.com/best-rolling-backpacks/
The selected writer(s) would be paid N1 per word (after the article has been approved)
Application opening date: May 30, 2018
Closing date: N/A
Application method: Reply to the job thread on Nairaland (you must have an account or register one): http://www.nairaland.com/4531705/article-writers-needed
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