Discover Top Editorial Photographers / Photojournalists in Lagos, Nigeria

Pius Utomi Ekpei, is a renowned Nigerian photojournalist and writer. He has worked in various capacity for different organisations as publicist, photo consultant and photojournalist for the local and international press, including Reuters news agency, Agence France press (AFP), and till late September, 2023 as photojournalist, photo coordinator for Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Benin for 25 years. He has covered wide range of events, such as unrests in West Africa, insurgency, Liberia War, entertainment, fashion, various sport events, including 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Athletics Championships, Afcon hosted in various African countries. An author and former adjunct lecturer in photojournalism at the Pan Atlantic University in Lagos, he studied journalism, photojournalism at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, USA, and University of Lagos, where he obtained B.A in English, M.A in English Literature, and M.A in Public and International Affairs.

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Benson is a highly skilled and experienced photojournalist and filmmaker with a passion for capturing the world's most impactful stories. With years of experience working for international brands and news agencies like Agence France-Presse (AFP), Vice News, Bloomberg, Guardian, Financial Times, UNICEF(Liberia), World Food Programme amongst others, Benson has honed his craft and established himself as a trusted voice in the field. Benson’s work has taken him to some of the world's most remote and challenging locations, where they have documented events ranging from political uprisings and natural disasters to the daily lives of communities in crisis. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to capturing the truth, Benson’s work has been recognized for its authenticity and emotional impact like when he was nominated for the 2020 Guardian Agency Photographer of the Year award. In addition to his work as a photojournalist, Benson has also proven himself as a talented filmmaker, producing short documentaries that delve deep into the stories they capture.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Full-Service Live Production
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Assistant

We are Nigeria's one Production company. Apart from our wide range of technical assets, we work with the best and most reliable crew in the country. From Crews, Equipment, Scouting and other production logistics, we also provide a full line production service. Our clients have included ITN, CCTV, Reuters, Adstream and National Geographic, including a host of others. Locally, we are retained by such clients as Chevron, MTN and Nestle to mention a few. We have been involved in producing some of Nigeria's biggest TV shows like Big Brother Nigeria, The Apprentice Africa and Dragons Den Nigeria. We have partnered into Nigeria such companies as Endemol and Two Way Traffic, and our extensive local and international contacts enhance our capacity to manage any type of production, small or large.

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• Corporate Videographer
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• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Copywriter
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Leke Alabi-Isama is a video producer, filmmaker & photographer based in Lagos, Nigeria. He shuttles his time between producing video projects, shooting assignments, personal projects & his teaching job at Canon. Leke has been commissioned on various assignments by reputable organizations, some of which include Canon, Global Citizen, International Rescue Committee, The Telegraph, African Women Development Foundation, iNGO, Booking.com, Vitamin Angels, GSMa, and Fistula Foundation. Leke is a certified Canon photography and film trainer across Africa under the Canon Miraisha program. Leke is a producer at JM Films (www.jm-films.tv) & PriorGold Pictures. (www.priorgoldpictures.com)

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Audio Storyteller
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary

I am a journalist, filmmaker and international production specialist. An avid storyteller for broadcast, print and online, photographs or sources images, sound bites and video for multimedia production. Displays the ability to write and/or produce or photograph and film balanced, informative and exciting stories that give all involved parties the opportunity to have their say. Akpet works well with other journalists, photographers and videographers, and loves collaborating on extensive, in-depth photography and film projects. Akpet is well-travelled across Africa and understands the continent’s vast terrains.

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• Reporter / Journalist
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• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• On-Camera Talent
• Digital Content Creator
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
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• TV News Producer

I am an independent producer and post production manager with 8 Years + experience in the Film and TV Industry. I execute projects through their lifecycle from conception to execution - working with a strong team that specializes in Audio and Video production to post production.

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• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Post-Production Manager

The world views my country as a developing one, sometimes... in the midst of our struggles to get to that level of development, we are caught off guard and forget to look pretty and smile for the camera. At that point, we might look ugly, defocused and distorted. It is that image that the world sees and judges us on. I am Dan Ikpoyi, an aspiring Filmmaker and a storyteller. A Broadcast journalist with a proven track record. I like to tell every kind of story that helps to change negative perception.

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• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Reporter / Journalist
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• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
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• Video Editor - Commercial

Journalist and filmmaker in Nigeria. I have done extensive fixing work for BBC UK. I have experience making documentary films, with one mini-doc ending up on Al Jazeera.

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• Senior Editor

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Hi there! I'm Maggie. I'm a freelance photojournalist, reporter, and video producer based in Lagos, Nigeria. When reporting, I focus on intersections between human rights, healthcare, migration, and the changing environment. I've reported from across Africa, Palestine, Italy, and the United States. I've been published by VICE World News, Reuters, The Telegraph, The Lily/Washington Post, Mongabay, The New Humanitarian, The Solutions Journalism Network, and others. I frequently freelance for various nonprofit organizations in addition to my work for news organizations. I'm originally from New York, and graduated from Temple University in 2017 with a B.A. in Journalism. I am HEFAT certified by Global Journalism Security, am a fellow with the International Women's Media Foundation, and was a student at the 32nd Eddie Adams Workshop. Please send me a message if you think we have the potential to work together, I look forward to e-meeting you!

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• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copy Editor
• Audio Storyteller

Aderemi Davies (AyaworanHO3D) is a creative and documentary photographer, film maker and visual content developer. Aderemi extensively uses his art to celebrate African indigenous values, cultures, people, places, arts and identity in general, creating documentaries and projects that stimulate a Pro-African consciousness in his audience. He is also a travel photographer who enjoys using his photography to showcase beautiful sight, landscapes and terrains. His documentary, OMIDAN, Styles Defunct, was nominated for best documentary at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA). He's shortfilm REDEMPTION was also selected as one of the best 10 works at the MTN Shortz Award. Aderemi's documentary OMIDAN, also won at the AERN Pride of Africa Video Contest at the Ohio University, where 10 works were selected to screen out of 547 entries. His short documentary, AANJOLA was also selected for the 2019 Jozi Film Festival and Real Time "Real Stories by Real People Award", with the most voted 20 films across Africa screened on DSTV Channel, 'Real Time'. He is a recipient of the AMFEST Expo award of recognition for impact in the creative industry.  His works have been exhibited locally and internationally on platforms like the Business of Photography Conference, a leading annual photography conference in Nigeria, The Envision Kindness International Photography Contest, The AMFEST Expo, Ohio University and others. Aderemi is a lover of God, nature and humanity.

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• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
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• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Art Director

Tunde Raphael Egbayelo is one of Africa thriving young Film Maker with prior focus in Movies and Documentary Production. Studied Computer Science at the prestigious Yaba College of Technology, Trained and certified as a film director at Royal Arts Film Academy in 2016 but has been actively practicing cinematography since 2010. He is a Documentary Photography enthusiast and a content producer. He Co-Founded UvisualsNG, a Lagos based audio visual company and also founded Super Change Brand Company, a film and TV company with the mandate to raise the standard of screen production in Africa by producing world class and believable stories. He has worked on some film projects including: - Blurred (2016) as a Co-Director - Buff (2016) as Director Of Photography & Co-Producer - The Hunt (2016) as Director of Photography - Split (2016) as the Director & DOP. - Story of Kate (2016) - Director And has produced quite a number of corporate videos and documentaries. Tunde is passionate about making quality films and doing business.

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• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
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Light Oriye is a Visual storyteller and Director from Rivers State in Southern Nigeria. His work focuses on environmental advocacy, health and socioeconomic challenges faced by people in rural communities, both telling these stories and preserving cultures through microphones and lenses. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the prestigious Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. He’s a Foundry Photojournalism Alumni, member of Africa Photojournalism Database (APJD), a Joint Project by World Press Photo Foundation and Everyday Africa, and a graduate of the International Institute of Journalism, Abuja. In 2020 He was selected to participate at the Visa pour I'image/Canon Students Development Programme, and recently began exploring other innovative technologies like XR and AI in his storytelling. Light started his media journey as a film and videotape editor in 2016 at the headquarters of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Abuja, he edited news for several reporters and was assigned the duty of editing programs such as Business News and Moments for Thoughts. His work on environmental and climate issues was featured in the Pulitzer 2022 Photoville exhibition in Brooklyn Bridge Park and Bella Abzug Park in New York and also at the Kennedy Centre in Washington D.C. as part of Coal+Ice event. He was a primary contributor of photography and videography for the special African Scramble edition of Sandwich Magazine, and often shoots for California-based film production company Run It Up Productions, Cucoloris Pictures and Black Terminus AR. He has also produced documentary films such as The Food Advocate, The Kebbi Experience, The Bag Man, Campaign for the Amendment of the UBE Act, Better Future, Cold Heat, Soul Bacle, and many others.

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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
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• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Creative Director

Toyin Adedokun is a documentary photographer and visual storyteller based in Nigeria. He received certificate training in Photojournalism at the Institute Du France and Canon Miraishi storytelling workshop, also a fellow of StoryMi Academy. He is passionate about storytelling that creates consciousness about Social, environmental issues, education and culture for development. Toyin is a member of Kuta Art foundation, where he volunteered for the growth of the art community and held leadership positions. He has worked with various organizations such as Yamaha, HP, Google, FoodCo, Benteller, Nigerian Stock exchange, AREAi among others. His work was exhibited at Lagos Photo Festival 2022, Home 'Institut Français Du Nigeria 2021, A new Nigeria Art X Lagos 2020, Lagos Photo Festival 2020, Merge Art exhibition 2020. Fashola Photographic Foundation exhibition 2019, This Is Kuta art exhibition 2019. See Resume; https://docs.google.com/document/d/12QcT_QKElVtFHOR22frVRQ99Q_11IDBGdg8kTPw0mAM/edit?usp=sharing

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• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary

Seun Adeniyi is a freelance documentary photographer from Nigeria who focuses on social impact storytelling. He is dedicated to capturing stories that emphasize the importance of culture and humanitarian services, as well as stories with transformative narratives of daily lives. With a background in sociolinguistics, Seun's images vividly chronicle and explore people's social, political, and cultural values from various historical and socioeconomic perspectives. This further highlights his work, spotlighting societal issues and their profound impact on our daily existence and broader society. For him, photography is more than a passion; it's a transforming ability that defines his narratives, allowing him to tell stories in captivating and unique ways. Seun has earned certifications through acclaimed workshops, including Thomson Foundation's 'Journalism Now,' AFP Digital Courses, Canon Miraisha, VII Academy ('Stories of the World Through Your Lens'), and Storymi Academy's 'Naija in Light Photojournalism Workshop.' He has experience working with several organizations, including Agence France-Presse (AFP), Greenville LNG, and MICL. He is a member of both the African Photojournalism Database (APJD) and the Kuta Art Foundation. Seun is a dedicated documentarian of African and Nigerian traditions. His work has been featured on various platforms, including Getty Images, Pixels, Everyday Everywhere, the LagosPhotoFestival, and KAFART. Furthermore, his engaging visual storytelling has been publicly shown in exhibitions on a local and worldwide scale.

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• Event Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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Nicholas Ibekwe has a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Lagos State University and a Master's degree in International journalism from United Kingdom's most prestigious journalism school, City University London. His journalism career kicked of six years ago at defunct NEXT newspapers. he is now a Senior Reporter with Nigeria's leading online newspaper, Premium Times (www.premiumtimesng.com). Nicholas has won series of awards which include a honorary commendation from the CNN/African Journalist of the Year Award (2010), Winner of the online Category of Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting (2009), two times finalist in the Forum for African Investigative Award (2010 and 2011). He is a Chevening alumnus. Nicholas has written and produced audio pieces for the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Netherlands Worldwide (RNW), The NewAfrican Magazine, BBC Panorama (undercover assignment). he has also worked with several foreign reporters as a local fixer and guide.

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• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Translator

Passionate for captivating storytelling across diverse mediums. Experienced corporate event photographer, ensuring key moments and emotions are captured in stunning visuals. Multi-cam live production director, orchestrating seamless transitions and captivating visuals for an online viewing experience. Media producer, bringing visions to life from concept development to execution and delivery, leveraging visual-mixing skills to weave magic with camera angles and transitions. Livestreaming expert, ensuring messages reach a global audience. Cinematographer, understanding the power of light and composition to evoke emotion and tell a story. Corporate media consultant, guiding businesses in harnessing the power of video to achieve communication goals. Stays abreast of the latest trends and technologies, constantly evolving skillset to provide cutting-edge solutions.

• Corporate Videographer
• Event Photographer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Creative Director

Am a Director/DP/Fixer, I am based in Nigeria. I have Directed/DP/fixed for a lot of international media brands and My clients are! VICE on HBO (USA), WalltoWall (UK), Danish TV (Denmark) , NETFLIX, Nutopia (UK), BBC (UK), LA PRESSE (Canada), DeVolskrant, etc. I provide support to insure the project is a success, i provide my company as host to the crew in order for them to get their Business VISA, i facilitate their shooting permit and press accreditation if needed, i arrange their hotel and location van, security, and local crew if needed, etc. I work with the budget and always have a good working understanding with the producer so as to achieve our target and get more deals to come again. Feel free to chat or call me let make it a successful project. Cheers

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• Fixer
• Field Producer
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• Commercial DP
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Creative Director
• Translator
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• TV News Producer
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Music Composer
• Sound Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Transcriber
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Product Photographer
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter

Olalekan Olafusi is a Documentarian and a visual storyteller who uses creative cinematic elements to put together truthful storylines. His use of various techniques to tell compelling stories has helped bring cultures and societal values ignored or long forgotten to fore. He is a graduate of EbonyLife Creative Academy where he studied directing. He also leads the team at Blackmoor Media Republic. His works are described as a body of imaginative instruments channelled to change the narrative on core societal issues. He relentlessly unearths issues, values and cultures that hold the society together especially those that threaten to pull it apart. Olalekan Olafusi currently lives and works in Lagos, Nigeria

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Full-Service Live Production
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

As a Creative Specialist, I blend creativity with strategy to bring ideas to life and deliver impactful results. With a keen eye for design and a passion for innovation, I excel in developing compelling visual concepts that resonate with audiences and drive engagement. Whether it’s crafting captivating brand identities, designing immersive digital experiences, or producing dynamic multimedia content, I thrive on pushing creative boundaries and delivering solutions that leave a lasting impression. Through collaboration, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence, I strive to elevate brands and inspire audiences through the power of creativity.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Creative Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist