Energy Analyst (Journalist) at Nairametrics

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as an Energy Analyst and Journalist. In this role, you will provide comprehensive coverage of the energy and power sector while serving as Nairametrics' primary source of insight and intelligence across the entire energy beat.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full coverage of the energy and power sector, including breaking news, in-depth analysis, feature stories, and investigative reports
• Attend and represent Nairametrics at industry events, regulatory briefings, press conferences, and stakeholder meetings across the energy sector
• Conduct interviews with executives, policymakers, regulators, and technical experts to produce compelling feature stories
• Perform continuous research, benchmarking, and comparative analysis of energy companies, projects, tariffs, policies, and market trends to create rankings, explainers, and market review stories
• Build and maintain a strong network of contacts across oil & gas, power, renewables, downstream, upstream, regulators, and energy-related institutions
• Produce standard and bespoke reports summarizing sector data, regulatory updates, market intelligence, and economic trends for executives and relevant stakeholders
• Serve as Nairametrics' eyes and ears across the entire energy beat, delivering timely, accurate, and deeply contextual stories

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years proven experience covering or working within the Energy, Oil & Gas, Power, Renewables, or related sectors
• Strong writing ability with excellent analytical and explanatory skills, especially in breaking down technical or regulatory concepts into clear, reader-friendly content
• Demonstrated track record of high-quality reporting or analysis for reputable organizations within the energy or financial/market-analysis ecosystem
• Experience working in a fast-paced media organization or a related industry is highly desirable
• Prior writing or reporting experience in digital or print media is an added advantage