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hajarah Adokutu

@hajarahadokutu

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I research, edit, and write longform stories on culture, policy, technology, and social justice.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for writing, editing, or research work where I can turn interviews and complex topics into clear, well-researched stories, help shape editorial content, and amplify ideas people want to read.

I'm published in JaridaToday, Ojụju Magazine, Stripes Magazine, and Dizibooks, writing stories on culture, technology, global policy, social justice, identity, and corruption.

At JaridaToday, I publish longform essays and analysis that make complex subjects clear for general audiences, including work on the splinternet, censorship, and debt. I also profile Black creatives and write cultural and literary essays for Pawners Papers.

As a freelance investigative writer and researcher, I've reported on housing, public health, and urban policy since 2022. I interview residents, officials, and subject-matter experts, verify claims through government records, court documents, and field visits, and write more than 8,000 words each month.

I bring editorial planning, fact-checking, newsletter content, speaker features, and narrative nonfiction to every project. My field research has also documented cultural and public-health issues through projects including Utu Festival, Awon Mass Wedding, and community awareness campaigns in Kwara State.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Investigative Writer & Researcher

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Self-employed

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Researches and writes longform pieces on housing, public health, and urban policy, producing 8k+ words per month. Conducts interviews with sources, verifies claims using government records and court documents, and maintains strict source confidentiality.

Investigative Writing Research Interviewing Fact Checking Source verification Content Writing Email Marketing

Research Assistant

Projects

Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)

Conducted field interviews and archival research for the Utu Festival on cultural impact and modern interventions. Documented mass weddings in North Central Nigeria for the Awon Mass Wedding project, analyzing cultural significance and socioeconomic drivers.

Field Research Archive Research Interviewing Data Analysis

Feature Writer

Pawners Papers

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

Profiled 10+ Black creatives across literature, visual art, and music, with interviews averaging 2k words. Wrote essays on cultural trends and literary topics, and vetted literary submissions for tone, originality, and editorial fit.

Profiling Interviewing Essay Writing Editing Content Curation

Writer

JaridaToday

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

Publishes longform essays and analysis on urban culture, technology, global policy, and social justice. Researches complex topics and translates them into clear stories for general audiences.

Long form Writing Research Editing Content Strategy

Field Contributor

Farhana Wellbeing Foundation

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

Conducted community awareness campaigns on public health issues, engaging 200+ residents across Kwara State. Gathered field data on cultural health practices for foundation reports.

Community Outreach Public Health Data Collection