Joseph Omotayo

Education: Bachelor of Arts Literature-in-English, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife (2012-2016), Google News Initiative (GNI) News Lab Advance digital reporting workshop (2024)

Experience: Critical Literature Review (Head reviewer) 2010-2014, The234Project (Writer) 2016-2017, Coordinator of OAU The234Project Essay contest (2017), Afridiaspora (Chief Reviewer, 2016-2018), Dubawa Fact checking fellow (2022)

Awards: Best editor and writer (Legit.ng, 2020), My Favourite Nigerian Character in a Book Contest (2011), Unoma Azuah’s Edible Bones Book Review Prize (2013)

Joseph Omotayo has been writing for the human interest desk since 2019 and is currently the head of the desk. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with a degree in Literature in English in 2016. He once worked for Afridiaspora, OlisaTV & CLR. He is a 2022/2023 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking fellow. He can be reached via: joseph.omotayo@corp.legit.ng.

6154 articles published since 08 Jan 2019

Author's articles

No need for Dangote cement: Couple build 1 room with wood, roof it without ceiling, rent house out

No need for Dangote cement: Couple build 1 room with wood, roof it without ceili...

a year ago

"Can I build a small house as a person earning N100k salary in Nigeria?" Expert advises

"Can I build a small house as a person earning N100k salary in Nigeria?" Expert...

a year ago

After over 1 year abroad, lady working as teacher sends money home, builds house for mum

After over 1 year abroad, lady working as teacher sends money home, builds house...

a year ago

Nigerian man sells only car, relocates to UK, starts humble life abroad, takes public transport

Nigerian man sells only car, relocates to UK, starts humble life abroad, takes p...

a year ago

Love on a Budget: Young man empties his savings, spends everything on girlfriend to make her happy

Love on a Budget: Young man empties his savings, spends everything on girlfriend...

a year ago

"Travel agent charged N621k": Lady who sold her land to relocate abroad regreats moving to Dubai

"Travel agent charged N621k": Lady who sold her land to relocate abroad regreats...

a year ago

"He used WhatsApp GB": Man lies to girlfriend he was going abroad, uses style to return to wife

"He used WhatsApp GB": Man lies to girlfriend he was going abroad, uses style to return to wife

Lynne Karembo thought he had found the perfect husband when she fell in love with a Kisii man. As she would painfully learn, the man had a family elsewhere.

Young man works long shift hours in UK, pays back loan he used to travel

Young man works long shift hours in UK, pays back loan he used to travel

Paul Akoto Agyemang travelled to the UK in search of greener pastures. He worked 14 hours daily to pay of a £15,000 loan he took to travel in two years.

Presenter appears live on TV with baby on her back, reads news, displays great confidence

Presenter appears live on TV with baby on her back, reads news, displays great confidence

A TV presenter brought her baby to work in a heartwarming video. Kapinga Kisamba Clarisse from the DRC balances motherhood and work. The video warmed hearts.

"He credited my Opay and UBA": Man apologises to girlfriend with N1.5m, makes her happy

"He credited my Opay and UBA": Man apologises to girlfriend with N1.5m, makes her happy

A Nigerian lady felt proud of herself after her boyfriend sent N1.5m as an apology for hurting her. Many people said that the lady's lover must be rich.

"Best investment": Young Nigerian man builds club, puts swimming pool, attracts many customers

"Best investment": Young Nigerian man builds club, puts swimming pool, attracts many customers

A young Nigerian man who built a club as a form of investment was celebrated on social media after his lover posted about the project. Many loved his move.

Man who was working as security man becomes CEO after classmates registered company for him

Man who was working as security man becomes CEO after classmates registered company for him

As of 2021, Ken Owuor Ondeng'e was a hopeless security guard struggling to make ends. That was until his former schoolmates joined hands to help him start a company.

Nigerian man takes his wife abroad, goes against people's advice, woman speaks years after

Nigerian man takes his wife abroad, goes against people's advice, woman speaks years after

A woman who has been living in Cambodia for over a decade with her husband spoke about the things she had been through since she migrated abroad.

"Use it as collateral": Lady buys big house abroad at 22, celebrates as she becomes latest landlady

"Use it as collateral": Lady buys big house abroad at 22, celebrates as she becomes latest landlady

A young lady who bought a house at the age of 22 has made a video about it to celebrate. Some people advised her what to do after the achievement.

Young man marries single mother of 4 kids, gives her beautiful wedding, her gown looks cute

Young man marries single mother of 4 kids, gives her beautiful wedding, her gown looks cute

A single mother was very happy when a handsome man came into her life and accepted all her children as his. They had a beautiful white wedding together.

Joseph Omotayo