Techloy.com is a technology company that operates in the media industry with a focus on providing product information, business data and financial analysis for the technology industry across emerging and frontier markets globally.

We’re always in search of talented writers, editors, research interns, data journalists, and data analysts for part-time or full-time roles – who are quick to learn, given to growth, have versatile skills, and understand processes.

The following roles are currently available at Techloy, as of January 2023.

Content Writers (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 product features, 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.
  • Produce surveys to gather information on several projects on a quarterly basis.

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, 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:

Based on standards within the technology media industry, along with interesting perks. Depending on skills and experience.

[Deadline: February 25, 2023 - Apply here]

Data Journalist / Reporter (Remote)

Techloy is seeking a data-focused writer, journalist or reporter, who is passionate about using data to tell the business and financial stories that matter in emerging markets, to become part of its editorial team. We are looking for a quick learner with versatile skills, who is precise and understands processes. The individual will be reporting to the Chief Editorial Officer.

Responsibilities:

  • Daily research and report on private and public companies in the technology industry across the world using data and visualisations.
  • Create visual content using reports and data from trusted sources in the startup, venture capital, and technology sector across the world.
  • Writing our weekly newsletter, The Draft and our monthly series ChartBox.

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;
  • 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, 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:

Based on standards within the technology media industry, along with interesting perks. Depending on skills and experience.

[Deadline: February 25, 2023 - Apply here]

Senior 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 on a full-time basis. 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 sector across the world.
  • Writing our weekly newsletter, The Draft and our monthly series ChartBox.
  • 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
  • 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 own work without supervision
  • Ability to collaborate on stories with other members of the editorial team

Remuneration:

Based on standards within the technology media industry, along with interesting perks. Depending on skills and experience.

[Deadline: March 25, 2023 - 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.
  • Make a voice or video recording (optional) of your career statement (max. of 5 minutes) telling us about yourself, including your background and interests; your goals and passions; your experience, and your skills.
  • Visit this link to complete your application. If your application is successful, you will be shortlisted for an assessment test and 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.

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 own 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 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's goal is to become a leading data-driven technology company providing global business and financial information for the technology industry in emerging markets.

To date, Techloy 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.