Job Description: African Folktales & Short Story Writers

Nina’s Productions is seeking talented African story writers to join our creative team and develop compelling, culturally rooted stories for screen and audio productions.

Position

African Folktales & Short Story Writer

Work Type

Full-Time

Location

Abuja, Nigeria
(Applicants must be based in Abuja. Work-from-home for now.)

About the Role

We are looking for gifted writers who can craft engaging African stories rich in drama, suspense, humor, and moral depth. Writers will develop long-form narrative scripts that captivate audiences and reflect authentic African storytelling traditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Write three (3) long stories weekly
• Each story should translate to 25–30 minute scripts
• Create original African folktales and short stories
• Develop strong hooks, vivid scenes, and relatable characters
• Deliver engaging plots with suspense, drama, and twists
• Maintain consistency, originality, and storytelling quality

Who We’re Looking For

• Talented African story writers
• Writers skilled in dramatic, moral, and engaging storytelling
• Ability to create strong hooks and memorable characters
• Clear, vivid, and emotionally resonant writing style
• Strong grasp of suspense, drama, and plot twists
• Strictly original work — no AI-generated or generic writing

Compensation

💰 ₦80,000 monthly

How to Apply

📧 Email: nina.onya@outlook.com

Submission Requirement:

• Submit a 500-word funny story based on the prompt:
  “A woman who said she was allergic to work but never missed free food!”

📌 Note: Only original, non-AI-written stories will be considered.

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