Say something real about money in Nigeria
We are looking for sharp, honest writers who understand what it actually means to manage money in this economy. If that is you, we want to hear from you.
We are building the most honest personal finance voice in Nigeria
Most personal finance content in Nigeria either copies Western playbooks that do not apply here, or chases traffic with shallow takes. Nairaseed exists to do the opposite. We publish practical, grounded content written by people who actually live inside this economy.
"Our readers are not looking for inspiration. They are looking for answers."
When you write for Nairaseed, your work lands in front of Nigerians who are actively making money decisions — opening accounts, choosing investments, planning to japa, starting businesses, negotiating salaries. Your byline goes on every piece. We never ghost-publish. We never strip writer credit.
We accept pitches from professional writers, finance practitioners, subject-matter experts, and smart generalists with a genuine point of view. You do not need to have a large following. You need to have something true to say.
What we are actively commissioning
These are the areas where our readers are most hungry for content. If your pitch lives in one of these lanes, your chances are better.
Personal Finance
Budgeting, emergency funds, debt management, naira devaluation survival, banking smarter, and daily money habits that actually work in Nigeria.
Investing and Wealth Building
Nigerian stock exchange, treasury bills, mutual funds, dollar-denominated assets, fintech investment platforms, and long-term wealth building in an unstable currency environment.
Immigration and Japa Finance
Visa application costs, relocation budgets, managing money across borders, diaspora remittances, and financial planning for Nigerians living or moving abroad.
Career and Income Growth
Salary negotiation, remote work opportunities, freelancing income, side hustles that actually scale, switching careers, and getting paid in dollars from Nigeria.
Business and Entrepreneurship
Starting a business in Nigeria, CAC registration realities, accessing funding, SME banking, managing cash flow, and practical lessons from running a business in this economy.
Real Estate and Property
Renting vs buying in Lagos and Abuja, off-plan investment realities, diaspora property investment traps and opportunities, and navigating Nigerian real estate as a first-time buyer.
What we look for in every piece
These are not rules for their own sake. They are what separates content that actually helps readers from content that just fills space.
Grounded in Nigerian reality
Practical and specific to the Nigerian context. Currency, regulations, platforms, and culture must all reflect how things actually work here, not in the US or UK.
Researched and accurate
Claims are backed. Numbers are correct. Sources are cited or verifiable. We fact-check every submission before publication and will return work that does not hold up.
A clear human voice
We publish writing that sounds like a knowledgeable person talking to a friend, not a corporate FAQ or a textbook. Personality is an asset, not a problem.
Actionable over inspirational
Our readers leave with something they can do. Concrete steps, real numbers, honest tradeoffs. Vague encouragement has no place here.
1,000 to 2,500 words
Enough space to do the topic justice, not so long it loses the reader. Longer investigative or data-driven pieces can go higher with prior agreement from the editor.
Be clear on what will not work
Sending a pitch that fits these descriptions means an automatic pass, no matter how good the writing is.
AI-generated content
We can tell. We will not publish it.
Copied Western advice
401(k), Roth IRA, or anything not relevant to Nigeria.
Promotional writing
Content that exists to sell a product or service, not to help readers.
Unverifiable claims
Statistics without sources, quotes without attribution.
Get-rich-quick framing
Investment tips presented without risk, real returns, or caveats.
Previously published work
All submissions must be original and unpublished elsewhere.
The kind of headlines we want to publish
These are not reserved topics. They are here to show you the voice and angle we are after. Surprise us with something better.
"We will always credit the writer. We will give clear editorial feedback, not silence. We will not change the meaning of your work without asking you first. If we accept your pitch, we treat your time as seriously as you do."
From pitch to published
We try to keep this as simple and respectful of your time as possible. Most pieces go from pitch to live in under 10 business days.
Send your pitch
A short summary of your idea, your angle, your key takeaway, and why Nairaseed readers need it. 150 words is enough.
We review within 5 days
We reply to every pitch. A yes comes with a brief, word count, and deadline. A no comes with a short reason — not silence.
Write and submit
Submit your full draft as a Google Doc. Include any data sources or references in the document. One round of edits is standard.
Published with your byline
We publish with your full name, short bio, and photo. We share the piece with our newsletter and social audience on launch day.
Common questions from writers
If your question is not here, include it in your pitch submission.
We offer honoraria for accepted commissions on a per-piece basis. Rates depend on length, research depth, and exclusivity. We share the rate when we confirm your pitch. We do not ask writers to work for exposure alone.
No. Some of our best pieces have come from teachers, engineers, accountants, and entrepreneurs who just had a story or insight worth sharing. Subject-matter expertise and real experience often beat formal journalism credentials. What matters is that you know what you are talking about.
Yes, and we actively want these. First-person finance writing is some of the most useful content we publish. The condition is that your experience must contain something actionable or instructive for the reader — not just a personal narrative. Real numbers, real timelines, and honest reflections on what worked and what did not.
We always reply with a short reason. It could be timing, a topic overlap with something we recently published, angle mismatch, or fit. A rejection is not permanent — you can refine and re-pitch, or pitch something different. We want to build ongoing relationships with good writers, not one-off transactions.
We ask for first-publication rights and a 60-day exclusivity window before you republish elsewhere. After that period, you are free to republish with a canonical link back to the original Nairaseed version. We will always tell you what rights we need before you submit.
Editorial submissions and commercial partnerships are handled separately. If you represent a brand and want to reach our audience, our partnerships page is the right place to start. Branded content submitted through the writer pitch form will be redirected to the partnerships team.
Send us your idea today
A short paragraph is all we need to get started. Tell us the angle, the takeaway, and why it matters to Nigerian readers right now.
We review every pitch and respond within 5 business days. No pitch fees. Ever.