- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
Economist Writer at Business Day Newspaper
Economist Writer
About the Role:
- We are seeking a brilliant and analytical Economist Writer with strong quantitative skills and a passion for translating data-driven insights into clear, compelling economic analysis.
- The ideal candidate combines economic reasoning, financial modeling expertise, and excellent writing ability to craft insightful commentaries, reports, and publications on economic and policy issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct economic and financial research on national, regional, and global trends.
- Develop and maintain economic and financial models to support data-backed insights.
- Write high-quality articles, reports, and analyses on topics spanning the economy, policy, business, and markets.
- Interpret and communicate complex economic data and indicators in an accessible language.
- Collaborate with editorial and research teams to produce thought leadership materials.
- Monitor macroeconomic indicators, fiscal and monetary policies, and market developments.
Requirements
- A First-Class or Strong Second-Class Upper degree in Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or any quantitative discipline.
- Applicants must be recent graduates.
- Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
- Exceptional writing and communication skills — ability to simplify complex ideas.
- Analytical thinker with a solid understanding of economic principles and trends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of analytical tools (R, Python, or Stata) is an advantage.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a compelling cover letter to: businessdayhr@businessday.ng

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