Energy Analyst (Writer) at Nairametrics

Job Description 

• 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 value chain. 
• Conduct interviews with executives, policymakers, regulators, and technical experts, producing strong feature stories and sector profiles. 
• Perform continuous research, benchmarking, and comparative analysis of energy companies, projects, tariffs, policies, and market trends to create rankings, explainers, and product/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. 
• Analyze and synthesize current energy market intelligence to support insights, commentary, and editorial recommendations. 
• Serve as Nairametrics’ eyes and ears across the entire energy beat, delivering timely, accurate, and deeply contextual stories. 

Basic Requirements 

• Experience working in a fast-paced media organization or a related industry is highly desirable. 
• Minimum of 4 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. 
• Prior writing or reporting experience in digital or print media is an added advantage. 
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver consistently on tight deadlines.