Write for Us
Become a Contributor to Statepost
Statepost is always open to quality contributions from talented and passionate writers, journalists, analysts, and subject matter experts across Africa and the diaspora.
If you have strong opinions, deep insights, or breaking stories that align with our mission of fearless, independent, and development-focused journalism, we welcome your pitch.
Why Write for Statepost?
- Reach a rapidly growing pan-African audience
- Publish under your byline with full credit
- Join a platform known for credible and impactful journalism
- Contribute to nation-building through development-oriented reporting
- Get exposure to readers in Nigeria, West Africa, and the global African diaspora
What We Accept
We are particularly interested in well-researched articles on:
- Governance, politics, and public accountability
- Corruption, human rights, and social justice
- Economy, business, and technology
- Environment and climate change
- Education, health, and social development
- Culture, arts, and sports with strong African relevance
- In-depth analysis and investigative stories
Content Guidelines:
- Articles must be original, factual, and well-written
- Minimum 800 words (ideally 1,200 – 2,000 words)
- Must be free from hate speech, tribalism, religious incitement, or defamation
- Proper sourcing and attribution required
- We prefer exclusive content (not published elsewhere)
How to Submit Your Pitch
- Send your article idea or full draft to: editor@statepostng.com
- Use the subject line: “Write for Us: [Your Story Title]”
- Include the following in your email:
- Proposed title
- Short summary (150–200 words)
- Your full name and short bio
- Links to previous published work (if any)
- Your contact information
Editorial Process
- All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team
- We reserve the right to edit for clarity, grammar, style, and length
- You will be notified if your piece is accepted or rejected
- Accepted articles will be published with your byline and bio
- We do not pay for guest contributions at this time (we may introduce a payment model in the future)
Important Note
Submission of an article does not guarantee publication. Statepost maintains full editorial independence and reserves the right to reject any submission that does not meet our standards.
Ready to contribute? Send your pitch to editor@statepostng.com
