Fact-Checking & Investigative Journalist (AI Deepfakes & Disinformation)

Location: Remote (Anywhere in Nigeria)
Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time or Freelance/Project-Based
Work Arrangement: Remote (Work from Home)
Salary: Competitive remuneration, based on experience and expertise

About AIBase Verify

AIBase Verify is the dedicated fact-checking and verification initiative of AIBase Nig, established to investigate, expose and counter AI-generated misinformation, disinformation, deepfakes and other forms of synthetic media circulating across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms how information is created and distributed, AI-generated deception has become one of the country’s fastest-growing digital threats. AIBase Verify was launched out of a moral imperative to help protect the public, promote media integrity and defend the truth through evidence-based investigative journalism and rigorous digital verification.

If you are passionate about uncovering the truth and holding misinformation to account, we would like to hear from you.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Fact-Checking & Investigative Journalist to join our remote team. You will investigate suspicious AI-generated content, verify claims circulating online, identify manipulated media, and produce accurate, evidence-based fact-checking reports.

The role is predominantly online, making it suitable for applicants located anywhere in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate AI-generated misinformation, disinformation and deepfakes circulating online.
• Conduct thorough digital investigations using open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques and advanced online research methods.
• Verify claims, images, videos, audio recordings and social media content using credible sources and digital verification tools.
• Produce accurate, well-researched and evidence-based fact-check reports.
• Monitor emerging AI-related scams, synthetic media and misinformation trends.
• Maintain high editorial standards, accuracy and impartiality in all published work.
• Work independently while meeting agreed deadlines.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• A minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in fact-checking, investigative journalism or digital verification.
• Demonstrable experience investigating online misinformation or conducting fact-checking assignments.
• Excellent online research, search engine, and web-browsing skills.
• Exceptional ability to navigate and investigate content across major social media platforms.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written English and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A university degree, HND or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

Desirable Qualifications

The following will be considered an advantage:

• An established portfolio of published fact-checking or investigative work.
• Experience using OSINT methodologies and digital verification tools.
• Knowledge of AI-generated content, deepfakes and synthetic media.
• Experience using reverse image search, metadata analysis and geolocation techniques.
• Familiarity with digital forensic or verification tools used by professional fact-checkers.

What We Offer

• Remote working from anywhere in Nigeria.
• Flexible engagement options (full-time, part-time or freelance/project-based).
• Competitive remuneration based on experience, skills and proven track record.
• The opportunity to work on meaningful investigations that help combat AI-enabled misinformation in Nigeria.
• A collaborative environment focused on journalistic integrity, innovation and public interest.

Join Our Mission

Artificial intelligence is changing the information landscape, but it is also being exploited to deceive, manipulate and spread harmful falsehoods. At AIBase Verify, we believe the truth deserves equally powerful defenders.

If you are passionate about investigative journalism, digital verification and exposing AI-generated deception, we invite you to join our mission to help protect Nigeria’s information ecosystem and ensure that facts prevail over falsehood.

How to Apply

Send your application to hr@aibase.ng, include your:

• CV
• Brief cover note highlighting relevant experience

Application Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.