Journalist

Johnstone Kpilaakaa

Based in:

Jos, Nigeria

English

I am a Nigerian journalist. I cover tech, media and social responses in Africa.

I currently work as a senior reporter at Bendada.com, a pan-African tech and business publication.

In 2022, I was a finalist for the inaugural BudgIT Active Citizens Award for Solutions Journalism in Nigeria. I am also a fellow of the Solutions Journalism Africa Initiative.

Expertise

Mediums
Photojournalism
Social Media
Newsletter
Digital First Outlet
Topics
Democracy
Education
Environment
Health Equity
Mental Health

Offers

Discussing story ideas
Connecting people with others in my region
Advice on how to pitch as a freelancer
Advice on creating culture change in a newsroom

Asks

Brainstorming story ideas
Finding a mentor to help me develop my practice
Networking with people in my region
Learning how to pitch as a freelancer
Exploring culture change in a newsroom

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