Who we are
KoloNigeria is a fast-growing financial literacy and digital savings platform committed to helping Nigerians make smarter financial decisions. We simplify money, empower users with knowledge, and create relatable financial content that inspires a culture of savings and financial responsibility.
Role Overview
We are looking for a passionate Finance Writing Intern to join our content and communications team. This role is ideal for a student, recent graduate, or aspiring writer who wants hands-on experience in finance communication, digital media, and content strategy.
As a Finance Writing Intern at KoloNigeria, you will research financial topics, ideate content angles, and create educational, engaging articles, scripts, and social content for our growing audience.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidates for the Finance Writing Intern Role at KoloNigeria will:
- Research and write informative, easy-to-understand finance articles targeted at Nigerians.
- Create content on saving, budgeting, investments, fintech trends, and personal finance tips.
- Assist in scriptwriting for reels, short videos, newsletters, and campaigns.
- Simplify complex financial terms into relatable, practical insights.
- Collaborate with the content team to brainstorm content ideas and develop content calendars.
- Proofread, edit, and fact-check existing content.
- Generally Contribute to KoloNigeria’s mission of improving financial literacy nationwide.
Requirements
The ideal Finance Writing Intern should have:
- Strong writing and communications skills.
- Basic understanding of finance, savings culture, or personal finance (interest counts more than experience).
- Good research ability and attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
- Creativity, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for financial education.
- Familiarity with social media trends is an added advantage.
Preferred Qualifications (Not mandatory)
Preferred
- Experience writing blog posts, articles, or academic essays.
- Background in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Communications, Law, Social Sciences, or related fields.
- Interest in Nigerian fintech and digital savings culture.
What You’ll Gain (Benefits)
Although this is an unpaid internship, KoloNigeria offers strong professional value, including:
- Hands-on writing experience in a recognized Nigerian fintech brand.
- Personal finance training and improved understanding of savings, budgeting, and money management.
- Portfolio development: Your articles and content pieces will be published and credited.
- Mentorship and feedback from content and finance professionals.
- Recommendation letter upon successful completion.
- Certificate of Internship Completion.
- Networking opportunities within the fintech, media, and finance ecosystem.
- Potential future paid opportunities based on performance and company growth.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- A short cover letter (or email) explaining your interest.
- 1–2 writing samples (preferably finance or educational content).
- Your CV or link to your portfolio (optional but encouraged).
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