Open positions · 2026
Help us build the voice of African culture online.
100AFRO is the digital home for African entertainment — music, culture, lifestyle, and news for the continent and its diaspora worldwide. We're building a remote team of passionate people who live and breathe this culture.
100AFRO is looking for talented writers who live and breathe African music and culture. You'll be the voice of the platform — writing articles, features, and breaking news that our growing global audience reads every week.
This is a freelance, per-article role to start. The best performers will be offered a monthly retainer and eventually a full-time position as the business grows. We want writers who want to grow with us.
- —Breaking news in African music and entertainment — Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afropop, Afro-fusion, and beyond
- —In-depth features and cultural commentary — long reads that get shared and cited
- —Artist profiles, interviews, and album reviews
- —Trend pieces covering the African entertainment industry — business, streaming numbers, events
- —Lifestyle and culture content connecting the diaspora to the continent
- —Weekly recurring features (charts commentary, artist spotlights, This Week in Afrobeats)
- —Strong, clear writing in English — you can tell a story and make people feel something
- —Deep, genuine knowledge of African music — you know who produced the B-side on an Asake album
- —Ability to write quickly and accurately on breaking news without sacrificing quality
- —Self-directed — you pitch ideas, meet deadlines, and work without hand-holding
- —Experience writing for a blog, publication, or online platform (portfolio required)
- —Bonus: existing music industry contacts or access to artist press teams
- —Your degree — we care about your writing, full stop
- —Years of experience — a great portfolio beats a long CV every time
- —Your city — as long as you have reliable internet and meet your deadlines
₦8,000 – ₦15,000
per article
Rate based on article length, complexity, and exclusivity. Feature articles and interviews at the higher end. Writers hitting 8+ articles/month move to a retainer of ₦50,000 + per-article rate.
Role details
Location
Remote — Nigeria
Type
Freelance, per article
Volume
2–3 articles/week
Start date
Immediate
Positions
3 open
You are the face of 100AFRO on social media. You understand the culture from the inside — what's trending on Nigerian Twitter before it goes global, which sound is about to blow on TikTok, and how to write a caption that makes people stop scrolling.
You'll manage our presence across Instagram, TikTok, and X, turning editorial content into engaging daily posts while also creating your own native social content. This role directly drives traffic, followers, and brand awareness.
- —Post 2–3 times per day across Instagram, TikTok, and X — content calendared a week in advance
- —Repurpose every blog article into platform-native content (quote cards, carousels, clips)
- —Create original short-form video for TikTok and Reels — trending sounds, music reactions, cultural commentary
- —Monitor and engage with comments, mentions, and DMs — build community, not just a broadcast
- —Track and report on follower growth, engagement rate, and top performing content weekly
- —Jump on breaking music news in real time — be the first credible voice
- —Build relationships with micro-influencers in the African music space
- —You live on social media and you're good at it — show us accounts you've grown
- —Genuine obsession with African music culture — you know the artists and the context
- —Fluent in the language of each platform — TikTok is not X is not Instagram
- —Basic graphic design using Canva or similar
- —Experience managing a brand, creator, or media account
- —Strong written communication — captions, hooks, replies all sound human and sharp
- —Organized and proactive — you plan ahead, you don't miss posting windows
5,000+ total followers across platforms, 5%+ average engagement rate, and at least 2 posts that broke 10,000 impressions organically. These are targets, not guarantees — but they tell us what good looks like.
₦150,000 – ₦200,000
per month
Starting at ₦150,000 with a 90-day performance review. Strong growth results unlock raises and a path to Head of Social as the team scales.
Role details
Location
Remote — Nigeria
Type
Part-time retainer
Hours
~20–25 hrs/week
Start date
Immediate
Platforms
Instagram, TikTok, X
100AFRO is growing its video presence across YouTube and social media. We need a video editor who can take raw footage, blog content, and music clips and turn them into polished, high-retention video that feels as premium as the brand.
This is a freelance, per-video role with consistent volume — we plan to publish 4–8 videos per month. The right person will become our go-to editor and grow into a lead creative role.
- —YouTube long-form (5–15 min): artist breakdowns, Top 10 charts videos, Afrobeats deep dives, music history explainers
- —Short-form vertical content for TikTok and Reels (30–90 seconds)
- —Music video reaction and commentary clips
- —Event recap and highlight reels
- —Branded intro/outro sequences and lower thirds consistent with 100AFRO identity
- —Strong portfolio of edited video content — YouTube, social, or branded work
- —Proficiency in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut (minimum CapCut for short-form)
- —Fast turnaround — standard edit delivered within 48–72 hours of raw files
- —Strong sense of pacing, music timing, and visual storytelling
- —Ability to add captions, motion text, and basic motion graphics
- —Cultural awareness — you understand the African entertainment visual language
- —Takes direction well and incorporates feedback without ego
- —After Effects for motion graphics
- —Thumbnail design for YouTube (Photoshop or Canva)
- —Basic colour grading and audio mixing
- —Experience editing in music or entertainment content
₦15,000 – ₦40,000
per video
Short-form Reels: ₦15,000–20,000. YouTube long-form: ₦30,000–40,000. Consistent volume (4+ videos/month) qualifies for a monthly retainer. Rates reviewed upward as the channel grows.
Role details
Location
Remote — Nigeria
Type
Freelance, per video
Volume
4–8 videos/month
Turnaround
48–72 hours per edit
Start date
Immediate
This is 100AFRO's most important hire. The Editor-in-Chief sets the editorial voice of the platform, owns the content calendar, quality-controls every piece published, and builds the writing team into a disciplined, high-output unit.
You are both a journalist and a leader. You can write when needed, but your highest leverage is elevating other writers and setting editorial standards that make 100AFRO the most credible voice in African entertainment media. We're offering equity alongside the retainer because we want someone building this with us, not just for us.
- —Set and maintain 100AFRO's editorial tone, voice guidelines, and content standards
- —Build and manage a weekly content calendar across all categories
- —Edit and approve every article before publication — quality is non-negotiable
- —Pitch and assign story ideas; develop angles that drive traffic and social sharing
- —Commission exclusives, interviews, and special features
- —Recruit, onboard, and develop the freelance writer pool
- —Maintain relationships with publicists, PR firms, and label contacts for exclusive content
- —Report to the founder on content performance and editorial direction monthly
- —5+ years of editorial or journalism experience, at least 2 in a leadership or senior role
- —Deep knowledge of African music and entertainment — you are part of the culture
- —Proven track record of growing a publication's readership or engagement
- —Strong editorial instincts — you know what's a story and when something isn't ready to publish
- —Experience managing and developing junior writers
- —Connections across the African entertainment industry — labels, artists, publicists, events
- —Comfortable in a startup environment — fast-moving, adaptable, resourceful
You've been frustrated watching African entertainment get covered by platforms that don't truly understand the culture. You want to build the platform you wish existed. You're not looking for a job — you're looking for a founding editorial role at something that could become the defining media brand of this generation of African music.
₦150,000 – ₦300,000
per month + equity
Retainer based on experience and commitment level. Equity stake offered to the right candidate. This is a founding team opportunity — compensation scales significantly as the business generates revenue.
Role details
Location
Remote — Nigeria or diaspora
Type
Part-time retainer + equity
Experience
5+ years editorial
Seniority
Senior / founding team
Start date
Immediate
100AFRO is the emerging global home for African entertainment. We're early-stage and growing, and we're looking for one driven, culture-obsessed intern to work directly with our founding team.
This is an unpaid internship, and we want to be straight with you: you won't earn a salary, but you will earn something that pays long-term — a real byline on a growing media platform, direct mentorship from the founder, a portfolio you can point to, and a front-row seat to how a media startup gets built.
- —Write 2–3 articles per week published under your own byline on 100afro.com
- —Research and pitch story ideas — think editorially, not just execute briefs
- —Help manage and schedule daily social media content across Instagram, TikTok, and X
- —Monitor trending topics in African music and flag time-sensitive stories to the team
- —Assist with the weekly Inner Circle newsletter — drafting, curating, and formatting
- —Support with research: artist bios, chart data, industry statistics for features
- —Engage authentically with the 100AFRO audience — reply to comments, join conversations
- —Genuinely passionate about African music and culture — not just for work experience
- —Strong writer in English — clear, punchy, and culturally aware
- —Active on social media and understands how different platforms work
- —Self-starter — you see a gap and fill it without being told
- —Reliable — you show up, meet commitments, and communicate when something comes up
- —Available 15–20 hours per week consistently for at least 3 months
- —Published bylines on 100afro.com — a real, linkable portfolio
- —Formal reference letter from the 100AFRO founder
- —Hands-on startup experience — editorial strategy, growth decisions, brand direction
- —First-in-line priority for paid roles as the company hires
- —Access to music industry contacts, press releases, and label communications
- —Direct weekly mentorship and feedback on your writing and creative work
We know unpaid work requires trust. We will never give you busywork — every task you do will matter and be visible. Your name will appear on the site. Your ideas will be heard in editorial. If at any point this stops feeling like a fair exchange, tell us. We'd rather adjust than lose someone good.
Unpaid
byline · reference · mentorship
No salary. In return: published bylines on 100afro.com, a formal reference letter, direct mentorship from the founder, and first-in-line priority for paid roles as the team grows.
Role details
Location
Remote — Anywhere
Commitment
15–20 hours/week
Duration
3–6 months
Compensation
Unpaid (byline + reference)
Start date
Immediate
100AFRO is growing its team and we need someone to bring structure to our business operations. Right now, decisions are made fast and work gets done — but we need a dedicated person to make sure the business side runs cleanly: payments tracked, records kept, schedules maintained, and our growing team managed with care.
This is a Business Operations Internship — unpaid, but real. You will work directly with the founder, own our internal financial records and team tracking, and help build the operational backbone of a growing media company. If you love bringing order to fast-moving environments and want startup experience that actually means something on your CV, this is for you.
- —Maintain a live payment tracker for all freelance staff — every writer, editor, and contractor — logging articles submitted, amounts owed, payment dates, and outstanding balances
- —Build and maintain a clear payment schedule: who gets paid, how much, and when — no one should ever have to chase us for money
- —Keep a master record of all contracts, agreed rates, and role details for every team member
- —Track content output — how many articles each writer published per week and month — and produce a simple weekly summary report for the founder
- —Assist with onboarding new team members: collecting details, setting up records, explaining payment processes
- —Flag any discrepancies, missed payments, or irregularities before they become problems
- —Support the founder with general business admin: scheduling, follow-ups, communications, and ad hoc operational tasks
- —Research and recommend tools as the business scales — CRM setup, invoicing systems, team management software
- —Highly organised — you love spreadsheets, systems, and making sure nothing slips through the cracks
- —Trustworthy and discreet — you will have access to payment details and business records, and we need complete reliability
- —Proactive communicator — you flag problems early and keep people informed without being asked
- —Comfortable with Google Sheets or Excel — most of this work starts in spreadsheets
- —Background in business, finance, operations, administration, or a related field
- —Available consistently for 15–20 hours per week for at least 3 months
- —Bonus: experience with CRM tools (HubSpot, Notion, Airtable) or invoicing and payments platforms
Every media company that scales has someone keeping the business side tight while the creative side runs free. That is this role. You are not in the background — you are the reason the team gets paid on time, the records are clean, and the founder can focus on growth. That is a real contribution, and it will show on your reference.
- —Formal reference letter from the 100AFRO founder detailing your role, responsibilities, and contributions
- —Real startup operations experience — not theoretical, not busywork, actual business infrastructure you built from scratch
- —Full exposure to the business side of a media company: contracts, payments, team management, and scaling operations
- —First-in-line priority for a paid Business Manager or Operations Lead role as 100AFRO grows
- —Direct mentorship from the founder and a growing network in African media and entertainment
We know this is unpaid and we do not take that lightly. We will treat your time with full respect. Every hour you put in will go toward work that genuinely matters to the business. Clear direction, fast responses, honest feedback — always. And when we start paying people, you will be first in the conversation.
Unpaid
reference · mentorship · real experience
No salary. In return: a formal reference letter, hands-on startup business operations experience, direct mentorship from the founder, and first-in-line priority for a paid Business Manager role as the company grows.
Role details
Location
Remote — Anywhere
Type
Unpaid internship
Hours
15–20 hrs/week
Duration
3–6 months
Start date
Immediate
Why 100AFRO
Why join 100AFRO?
We're not a corporate media company. We're builders, fans, and storytellers who believe African culture deserves a world-class home online. If you join us now, you're not just taking a job — you're shaping what this becomes.
Culture-first
We cover African entertainment because we love it — not because it's a trend. Authenticity is everything here.
Fully remote
Work from wherever you are. All we care about is your output, your passion, and your reliability.
Early-stage upside
The people who join us now will grow into senior roles, equity, and leadership as the company scales.
Your name on it
Your bylines, your content, your ideas — all visible on a growing platform. We build your portfolio, not just ours.
Industry access
Press releases, label contacts, artist interviews — you'll be inside the music industry from day one.
Rates that grow
We're transparent about what we pay now and what we'll pay as revenue grows. Your compensation scales with the business.
How it works
Application process
Apply
Submit your application through the form on this page or via email with your portfolio and work samples.
Review
We personally read every application. No automated rejections. If your work is strong, you hear from us.
Interview
A video call with the founder. Relaxed, direct, and focused on your work and your vision for the role.
Decision
We move fast. Expect a clear decision within 5–7 days of your interview — yes or no, with feedback.
Don't see your role?
We're always looking for talented people who believe in what we're building. If you think you belong at 100AFRO but don't see your role listed, tell us who you are and what you'd do here.
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