5 Journalism Jobs in Nairobi — Today's Openings

Journalism and media professionals shape Kenya’s public discourse across print, broadcast, and digital platforms. Reporters, editors, broadcast journalists, photojournalists, and content producers are recruited by media houses, NGOs, government agencies, and digital publishers. Nation Media Group, Standard Media, Royal Media Services, and KBC are major employers. Digital journalism, podcast production, and data journalism are emerging growth areas. Nairobi is Kenya’s capital and East Africa’s largest job market. Home to multinational corporations, international NGOs, leading banks, and a booming tech startup ecosystem known as Silicon Savannah. Professionals across every sector find their best career opportunities in Nairobi, which hosts regional headquarters for global firms including Google, IBM, and Deloitte. Kompeaa lists every verified Journalism vacancy in Nairobi in one place, updated daily. Whether you are a recent graduate entering the workforce or an experienced professional looking for your next move, you will find Journalism roles across all experience levels on this page. Salaries for Journalism professionals in Kenya range from KES 30,000 – 150,000/month, depending on experience, qualifications, and employer type. Key skills sought by employers include: Reporting, Editing, Broadcast Media, Photojournalism, Media Law, Social Media, Investigative Journalism. Every listing on Kompeaa is verified before going live — no ghost jobs, no expired postings. Set up a free job alert and be the first to apply when a new Journalism position opens in Nairobi.