Legal Protections for Female Journalists in Nigeria: Resource Guide

This legal guide, compiled by Nigeria-based Media Rights Agenda (MRA), responds to distinct and disproportionately higher risks for women practicing journalism due to gender-specific threats, like sexual harassment and gender-based violence. Joining the effort to safeguard the right to report freely, safely, and without fear in Nigeria, the guide provides an overview of national laws, regional frameworks, and international standards that protect women journalists. “This work is a testament to the power of legal tools in confronting structural inequality and advancing justice,” says Edetaen Ojo, MRA’s Executive Director.