Towards a Pragmatic Solutions to Citizen Journalism in Nigeria

  • Taiwo Olatunde Okeowo Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Olanrewaju Amos Arisoyin Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Adewale Ajayi Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Samuel Babatunde Ogunsanya Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58709/niujss.v12i3.2683

Abstract

This paper focuses on the narrative research method applied in solving the problems of citizen journalism in Nigeria. Narrative literature review is the analysis tool used in this paper. Web of science and Google scholar were the main sources of data for this research paper. It is important to note that the paper focuses on the positive side of citizen journalism as well as the negative side. Citizen journalism allows both professionals and non-professionals the chance to create news content. However, the negative side of citizen journalism is that the information is not edited (there are no gatekeepers), therefore, lack of credibility. In this age of unlimited information, credibility is an important component of the process of information searching.


Keywords: Citizen Journalism, Gatekeeping, Pragmatic Solution, information.

Published
2026-09-26
How to Cite
OKEOWO, Taiwo Olatunde et al. Towards a Pragmatic Solutions to Citizen Journalism in Nigeria. NIU Journal of Social Sciences, [S.l.], v. 12, n. 3, p. 175-182, sep. 2026. ISSN 3007-1690. Available at: <https://www.kampalajournals.ac.ug/ojs/index.php/niujoss/article/view/2683>. Date accessed: 02 oct. 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.58709/niujss.v12i3.2683.
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Vol 12 No 3 (2026): NIU Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 12 No. 3, September 2026
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