Nigeria Union of Journalists

Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is a network of media professionals established to advance the safety and welfare of Nigerian journalists. It is an independent trade organization with no political leaning or ideological disposition. NUJ is founded in the underlying belief that speaking with one voice as a professional body it can push for the interest of its members particularly in the areas of working conditions and rights: freedom of expression, safety, job security and fair remuneration, gender equality, freedom of association, copyright protection and fight against all forms of discrimination and suppression. NUJ organizes and supports campaigns aimed at protecting journalists’ rights and strengthening collective agreements.