Techloy is a technology company that operates in the media industry. Founded in 2008, we are a young, vibrant, and creative team that publishes business, career, and financial information for the technology industry globally.
Our team possesses combined skills and decades of experience in tech journalism, business intelligence, social media content creation, web development, project management, UI design, digital marketing, SEO, product management, and data analysis.
We’re always on the lookout for talent who are quick to learn, given to growth, have versatile skills, and understand processes, to help grow the company. Working at Techloy provides you with the opportunity to learn, grow and progress in a fast-paced creative industry with lots of perks and flexibility.
Techloy has stellar alumni who have either launched their own successful businesses or have worked/currently work in the venture capital and technology sectors in companies such as Paystack, Polar Signals, and PiggyVest.
Techloy operates remotely and is independently owned and operated with the pioneering spirit of a startup and with a team working remotely from various locations that stay connected via technology.
Digital Content Creator (Remote)
Techloy is actively seeking a Content Creator (female preferably) who has demonstrable knowledge and experience in creating social media content to become part of its editorial team. We are looking for a creative, fun, and innovative person with basic design skills, who is precise, attentive to details, and understands processes. The ideal candidate will have a passion for social media and a proven track record of creating and executing successful social media campaigns.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a social media strategy that aligns with Techloy's editorial goals and objectives, and is in line with current social media trends and best practices.
- Research industry-related topics and trends to develop ideas for original and creative content (text, audio, and visual); and revise existing content to ensure accuracy, relevancy, and alignment with our editorial standards.
- Manage Techloy's social media accounts daily and monitor and analyse social media metrics to continually improve the effectiveness of Techloy's social media presence.
Requirements:
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience in social media content creation, editing, design, developing strategies, and executing successful social media campaigns.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to write in a conversational style and engaging tone.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and insights to drive decision-making.
- Must be able to work independently and effectively collaborate with other team members to ensure that the content meets the highest standards of quality.
- Knowledge and experience using the Microsoft 365 suite of apps, including project management tools such as Monday.com or Trello.
- Proficiency with social media management tools like Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or Buffer.
- Demonstrable experience hosting an audio podcast or live events on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Clubhouse or YouTube.
- Proficiency with design tools such as Canva or Figma, while possession of video editing skills will be a plus.
- Drive, positive attitude, and a good sense of humour.
Remuneration:
Salary is competitive and is based on standards within the technology media industry, along with exciting perks. Depending on skills and experience.
[Apply here]
Content Writer (Remote)
Techloy is seeking part-time product-focused data-led content writers who are passionate about and experienced in writing and reviewing technology products, IT courses and career opportunities to become part of its editorial team. We are looking for a quick learner with versatile skills, who is precise and understands processes. These individuals will be reporting to the Chief Editorial Officer.
Responsibilities:
- Research and produce SEO-friendly how-to articles on tech products, buyer's guides, reviews, comparisons, and analyses, as well as IT courses and tech jobs on a weekly basis.
- Create information marketing content using reports and data from trusted sources in the consumer electronics industry and the education sector on a bi-monthly basis.
- Writing our #SwitchToTech monthly newsletter and our upcoming product-centered newsletter.
Requirements:
- Passion for covering tech products and IT courses/jobs;
- Experience working with data, numbers, and statistics in journalism, including data-led stories and/or graphics;
- Keen interest in research, quantitative data & qualitative data, interpreting product information and career opportunities;
- Ability to use data analysis tools to present a story;
- Ability to communicate in good written and spoken English;
- Demonstrable knowledge of Techloy's audience;
- Knowledge and experience using spreadsheets like Excel and Google Sheets;
- Experience using visualisation tools and software;
- Basic design skills with tools like Canva and Figma;
- Understanding and experience using communication and project management tools such as Slack, Teams, Asana, Trello, or Jira;
- Must be attentive to details;
- Ability to collaborate on stories and independently work to tight deadlines;
- Drive, positive attitude, and a good sense of humour.
Remuneration:
Salary is competitive and is based on standards within the technology media industry, along with interesting perks. Depending on skills and experience.
[Apply here]
Data Journalist (Remote)
Techloy is seeking an experienced data journalist, preferably one who is currently working (has worked) within the technology industry. He/She must be passionate about using data to tell the business and financial stories that matter in emerging markets daily and full-time. We are looking for a quick learner with versatile skills, who is precise and understands processes. This individual will report to the Chief Editorial Officer.
Responsibilities:
- Coverage of data-led technology news with some perspective and a bit of wit.
- Create visual content using reports and data from trusted sources in the startup, venture capital, and technology sectors across the world.
- Writing our weekly tech newsletter, Techloy Weekly and our upcoming monthly data-focused newsletter.
- Hosting and/or co-hosting a weekly podcast as well as live events on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Clubhouse, YouTube, etc from time to time.
- Lead several data-focused projects at the same time.
Requirements:
- Passion for covering tech stories using data;
- Experience working with data, numbers, and statistics in journalism, including data-led stories and/or graphics;
- Keen interest in research, quantitative data & qualitative data, interpreting company financial results, and country economic reports;
- Ability to use data analysis tools to tell a story;
- Ability to communicate in good written and spoken English;
- Demonstrable knowledge of Techloy's audience;
- Should have key contacts to sources within the startup communities in Africa or Asia;
- Knowledge and experience using spreadsheets like Excel and Google Sheets;
- Experience using visualisation tools and software;
- Basic design skills with tools like Canva and Figma;
- Knowledge and understanding of data analytics tools such as Microsoft Excel, Google Data Studio, Power BI, Tableau, R, or Python;
- Must possess the ability to pay attention to details;
- Drive, positive attitude, and a good sense of humour;
- Understanding and experience using tools such as Slack, Asana, Trello, or Jira;
- Ability to produce reports and insightful analysis;
- Be connected to social media platforms with a decent number of followers;
- Ability to edit your work without supervision;
- Ability to collaborate on stories with other members of the editorial team.
Remuneration:
Salary is competitive and is based on standards within the technology media industry, along with interesting perks. Depending on skills and experience.
[Apply here]
Content Writer (Intern) – Remote
Techloy is seeking a content writer to become part of its editorial team for a three-month internship opportunity. We are looking for someone willing to learn, given to growth, and attentive to details. The individual selected will receive the training needed to perform tasks, gain practical experience working on delivering projects with a cross-functional team, and get a UK reference for free. Note: This internship opportunity is unpaid, but offers a monthly stipend.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in researching and producing SEO-friendly how-to articles on tech products, buyer's guides, personal finance, product reviews, comparisons, and deals, on a daily basis.
- Collaborate on creating visual content in the form of charts and infographics, using reports and data from trusted sources in the consumer electronics industry.
- Contribute to writing our #SwitchToTech monthly newsletter and our upcoming product-centered newsletter.
Requirements:
- Passion for covering tech products and helping our audience to find the best tech deals;
- Interest in researching product information and career opportunities;
- Ability to communicate in good written and spoken English;
- Knowledge of Techloy's audience;
- Ability to collaborate on stories with other team members;
- Drive, positive attitude, and a good sense of humour;
- No prior experience is required.
Benefits:
The role is unpaid but offers a monthly stipend that covers co-working space fees (where applicable), Internet, and other work-related costs of up to ₦50,000 per month, along with other interesting perks, including full access to Techloy's prime membership for three months, UK work reference, access to training courses, project hands-on experience, mentorship, knowledge sharing sessions, great company culture and much more.
[Apply here]
Social Media Assistant (Intern) – Remote
Techloy is looking for a suitable candidate with basic knowledge of creating social media content to become part of its editorial team for a three-month internship. We are looking for a creative, fun, and innovative person who is attentive to details, and willing to learn. The individual selected will receive the training needed to perform tasks, gain practical experience working on delivering projects with a cross-functional team, and get a UK reference for free. Note: This internship opportunity is unpaid, but offers a monthly stipend.
Responsibilities:
- Work with our Digital Content Creator to develop and execute a social media strategy that aligns with Techloy's editorial goals and objectives, and is in line with current social media trends and best practices.
- Collaborate on researching industry-related topics and trends to develop ideas for original and creative content (text, audio, and visual); and revising existing content to ensure accuracy, relevancy, and alignment with our editorial standards.
- Assist in managing Techloy's social media accounts daily and monitoring and analysing social media metrics to continually improve the effectiveness of Techloy's social media presence.
Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of social media content creation
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to write in a conversational style and engaging tone.
- Good analytical skills with the ability to think creatively.
- Ability to collaborate with other team members.
- Drive, positive attitude, and a good sense of humour;
- No prior experience is required.
Benefits:
The role is unpaid but offers a monthly stipend that covers co-working space fees (where applicable), Internet, and other work-related costs of up to ₦50,000 per month, along with other interesting perks, including full access to Techloy's prime membership for three months, UK work reference, access to training courses, project hands-on experience, mentorship, knowledge sharing sessions, great company culture and much more.
[Apply here]
Data Journalist / Reporter (Intern) – Remote
Techloy is looking for a trainee data journalist who is interested in using data to tell stories to become part of its editorial team for a three-month internship. We are looking for a quick learner who is attentive to details. The individual selected will receive the training needed to perform tasks, gain practical experience working on delivering projects with a cross-functional team, and get a UK reference for free. Note: This internship opportunity is unpaid, but offers a monthly stipend.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to daily research and reporting on private and public companies in the technology industry across the world using data and visualisations.
- Assist in creating visual content using reports and data from trusted sources in the startup, venture capital, and technology sectors research across the world.
- Collaborate on writing our weekly tech newsletter, Techloy Weekly and our upcoming data-focused monthly newsletter.
Requirements:
- Passion for covering tech stories using data;
- Keen interest in research on company financial results and country economic reports;
- Ability to communicate in good written and spoken English;
- Knowledge of Techloy's audience and keen attention to detail;
- Ability to collaborate on stories with other team members;
- Drive, positive attitude, and a good sense of humour;
- No prior experience is required.
Benefits:
The role is unpaid but offers a monthly stipend that covers co-working space fees (where applicable), Internet, and other work-related costs of up to ₦50,000 per month, along with other interesting perks, including full access to Techloy's prime membership for three months, UK work reference, access to training courses, project hands-on experience, mentorship, knowledge sharing sessions, great company culture and much more.
[Apply here]
Applying to work at Techloy.com
If you're interested in joining Techloy in any of these roles, here's what to do next:
- Write a career statement of not more than 200 words (DO NOT send a CV or cover letter) telling us about yourself, including your background and interests; your goals and passions; your experience and skills.
- Visit this link to complete your application. If your application is successful, you will be shortlisted for an assessment test and/or a video-based interview.
Working at Techloy.com
We expect Techloy staffers to have a minimum of 12 hours of power daily, with unlimited access to the Internet as well as via a mobile device. From time to time, you may be required to travel for events coverage within Nigeria or elsewhere, where applicable. Still, working at Techloy gives you the flexibility to focus on other passions and interests as long as there are no conflicts of interest. So naturally, you’re your boss.
Working at Techloy provides you with the opportunity to learn, grow and progress in a fast-paced creative industry with lots of perks and flexibility. Techloy has stellar alumni who have either launched their successful businesses or have worked/currently work in the venture capital and technology sectors in companies such as Paystack, Polar Signals, and PiggyVest.
Techloy's goal is to become a leading data-driven technology company providing global business and financial information for the technology industry in emerging markets.
Techloy operates remotely and remains independent, bootstrapped, and privately held, which differentiates us in the increasingly complicated tech media landscape. And as such, we are free from the influence of any government, corporate, or individual interests.