Join The Qualitative Magazine (TQM) Network Across Nigeria
The Qualitative Magazine (TQM), Nigeria’s foremost disability advocacy and inclusive news platform, is expanding its national reporting network and invites passionate, dedicated, and community-minded individuals to serve as Volunteer State Correspondents in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
If you are passionate about disability inclusion, human rights, social development, and impactful storytelling, this is an opportunity to use your voice to promote positive change and amplify the experiences of persons with disabilities across Nigeria.
Areas of Coverage
Successful correspondents will report on issues including:
- Disability rights and inclusion
- Accessibility and assistive technology
- Education and employment
- Health and rehabilitation
- Sports and recreation
- Climate change and humanitarian issues
- Government policies and programmes
- Innovation and inclusive development
- Inspiring stories of persons with disabilities
Who Can Apply?
Applications are welcome from:
- Persons with disabilities and allies
- Journalists and bloggers
- Students and graduates
- NGO staff and volunteers
- Anyone with excellent writing, communication, and storytelling skills
Benefits
Selected correspondents will receive:
- Journalism and media reporting training
- An official appointment letter
- A TQM Press Identification Card
- Byline and publication credit for published stories
- Mentorship from experienced editors
- Opportunities to cover major national and state events
- Certificates of service and recognition for outstanding performance
- Priority consideration for paid freelance assignments as the platform expands
Responsibilities
Volunteer State Correspondents will be expected to:
- Report disability-related news and events in their state.
- Submit accurate, well-written, and timely news stories.
- Capture quality photographs and short videos where appropriate.
- Uphold the highest standards of ethical journalism and professionalism.
- Serve as ambassadors of disability inclusion within their communities.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send the following to qualitativemagazine@yahoo.com:
- A cover letter stating why you are interested in becoming a TQM State Correspondent.
- Your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Your state of residence and local government area.
- One sample news story or article (300–500 words) on a disability or social development issue.
Application Subject: Application for Volunteer State Correspondent – [Your State]
Join us in building Nigeria’s largest disability-focused news network and help amplify the voices, achievements, challenges, and aspirations of persons with disabilities across the country.
Together, we can change the narrative—one story at a time.
