COVID19: Media Group Calls For Increased Welfare For Journalists | Sahara Reporters The groups also called for special protection and support for journalists covering the outbreak of the virus in Nigeria. READ MORE:
Media/civil society groups have demanded increased welfare of journalists during the outbreak of COVID-19.
The survey, filed by 463 journalists -- correspondents, reporters, editors, freelancers and presenters from 73 print, broadcast and online media across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory – revealed that there has been a poor attention to the needs, safety and welfare of journalists covering the pandemic.
They also demanded that media organisations should, “Establish workplace policy and follow the same to equip their journalists with specialised and personal protective equipment including for observation of social distancing while on the field.
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