Nigerian Journalists Battle Rising Online Harassment Amid Ongoing Press Freedom Struggles

Jun 30, 2025 - 13:09
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Nigerian Journalists Battle Rising Online Harassment Amid Ongoing Press Freedom Struggles

Nigerian Journalists Battle Rising Online Harassment Amid Ongoing Press Freedom Struggles

Press freedom in Nigeria has long faced significant obstacles, but journalists are now contending with an alarming rise in online harassment and cyber-attacks. 

In the latest World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, Nigeria ranked 112th out of 180 countries. 

The report highlighted increasing online surveillance and cyber-intimidation, often linked to state-backed efforts, as major threats to journalists in the country

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