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How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by James4bright(m): 6:08pm On Aug 05, 2019
Good day fam, it's a bit difficult surviving as a journalist here in the state I actually reside. Most journalists aren't on the payroll, but we have no option because valuable jobs are a bit scarce.

So I'd like to ask newspaper journalists in house, how exactly do you make your earnings? Few journalists I've come across hides their own means like their lives depends on it, anyways it could be ethical or not, it doesn't matter as long as you make good amount of money to survive in this harsh economy. Please help, a brother oh.
Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by CrazyMan(m): 12:11pm On Aug 08, 2019
James4bright:
Good day fam, it's a bit difficult surviving as a journalist here in the state I actually reside. Most journalists aren't on the payroll, but we have no option because valuable jobs are a bit scarce.

So I'd like to ask newspaper journalists in house, how exactly do you make your earnings? Few journalists I've come across hides their own means like their lives depends on it, anyways it could be ethical or not, it doesn't matter as long as you make good amount of money to survive in this harsh economy. Please help, a brother oh.

How much you make will depend on what media market you're in, your specific job and how much experience you have.

Also and will I say sadly, many newspapers across the country are in financial trouble and have been forced to lay off journalists, so at least for the next few years, salaries are likely to remain stagnant or even fall.

What I would advice is that you develop yourself...become a genius in your field and give your best whenever your services are required. With time the scretes on how to make a living from your profession would be unveiled before your eyes.
Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by ziziangel(m): 12:21pm On Aug 08, 2019
Try taking a step further by writing for magazines online
Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by James4bright(m): 10:52pm On Aug 08, 2019
CrazyMan:


How much you make will depend on what media market you're in, your specific job and how much experience you have.

Also and will I say sadly, many newspapers across the country are in financial trouble and have been forced to lay off journalists, so at least for the next few years, salaries are likely to remain stagnant or even fall.

What I would advice is that you develop yourself...become a genius in your field and give your best whenever your services are required. With time the scretes on how to make a living from your profession would be unveiled before your eyes.

Thanks a lot. This should help.

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Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by James4bright(m): 10:53pm On Aug 08, 2019
ziziangel:
Try taking a step further by writing for magazines online

How does that work? Nigerian magazines you mean?
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Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by ziziangel(m): 11:46am On Aug 12, 2019
James4bright:


How does that work? Nigerian magazines you mean?

Foreign magazines. Check this link, you might find something for yourself -https://www.theinternationalfreelancer.com/1-a-word/
Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by Nobody: 10:09pm On Aug 12, 2019
James4bright:
Good day fam, it's a bit difficult surviving as a journalist here in the state I actually reside. Most journalists aren't on the payroll, but we have no option because valuable jobs are a bit scarce.

So I'd like to ask newspaper journalists in house, how exactly do you make your earnings? Few journalists I've come across hides their own means like their lives depends on it, anyways it could be ethical or not, it doesn't matter as long as you make good amount of money to survive in this harsh economy. Please help, a brother oh.

I am also a journalist but it has never EVER crossed my mind to work in a media house. Well, i suggest you try freelance writing till you find a better jobs cuz i wont lie to you that working in media houses will pay you well. Even top editors in some media houses dont earn much and you will work hard! Had my taste of it during my undergraduate IT days.

Well in other countries, yes. But Nigeria, no. How many people even buy newspapers these days? Even my elderly dad now reads news with his smart phone when there power issues. Worse still these newspapers cant go digital. It seems strange to them. Their online platforms are laughable.

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Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by Truth234(m): 10:14am On Aug 13, 2019
Kweensavvy:


I am also a journalist but it has never EVER crossed my mind to work in a media house. Well, i suggest you try freelance writing till you find a better jobs cuz i wont lie to you that working in media houses will pay you well. Even top editors in some media houses dont earn much and you will work hard! Had my taste of it during my undergraduate IT days.

Well in other countries, yes. But Nigeria, no. How many people even buy newspapers these days? Even my elderly dad now reads news with his smart phone when there power issues. Worse still these newspapers cant go digital. It seems strange to them. Their online platforms are laughable.

Do you write? We are looking for good writers.
Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by Truth234(m): 11:18am On Aug 13, 2019
James4bright:
Good day fam, it's a bit difficult surviving as a journalist here in the state I actually reside. Most journalists aren't on the payroll, but we have no option because valuable jobs are a bit scarce.

So I'd like to ask newspaper journalists in house, how exactly do you make your earnings? Few journalists I've come across hides their own means like their lives depends on it, anyways it could be ethical or not, it doesn't matter as long as you make good amount of money to survive in this harsh economy. Please help, a brother oh.

Check your email..
Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by Nobody: 1:39pm On Aug 13, 2019
Truth234:


Do you write? We are looking for good writers.

Yes, i do. Send me a DM so we can discuss.
Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by Nobody: 1:39pm On Aug 13, 2019
Truth234:


Check your email..

Okay
Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by Truth234(m): 1:41pm On Aug 13, 2019
Kweensavvy:


Yes, i do. Send me a DM so we can discuss.

I just did.
Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by Les: 9:12pm On Aug 14, 2019
Truth234:


Do you write? We are looking for good writers.
you mind giving me a chance?
Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by somehow: 1:42pm On Aug 20, 2019
Still need writers?
Truth234:


I just did.
Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by Truth234(m): 2:20pm On Aug 20, 2019
somehow:
Still need writers?

Are you a journalist? Can you do business/finance related articles/analysis?
Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by somehow: 7:37pm On Aug 20, 2019
Truth234:


Are you a journalist? Can you do business/finance related articles/analysis?

I freelance with writing and actually a graduate of Bus Admin.(Main occupation is in biz /Finance) So I can help you with the above. (Currently write for some websites)
Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by ebuka1997: 12:26am On Apr 18, 2020
Truth234:


Are you a journalist? Can you do business/finance related articles/analysis?

If you’re looking for I can do that, thanks
Re: How Do Journalists Make Their Earnings? by Truth234(m): 12:31pm On May 15, 2020
ebuka1997:


If you’re looking for I can do that, thanks

Okay, are you are journalist?

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