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Jonathan O.

Lagos, Nigeria

$5/hr
4.7
52 jobs

Meet Jonathan Obi, the Nigerian teenager with a passion for the written word! Whether he's crafting his own stories or diving into historical documentaries or Sports. Jonathan's love of literature knows no bounds. As a student of International Studies and Diplomacy at the University of Benin, Nigeria. he's working hard to translate his passion into a career that will make a difference on the world stage. Keep an eye on this up-and-coming wordsmith - the future is bright for Jonathan Obi! Connect and let me take care of your projects.

  • Content Writing
  • Humor Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Essay Writing
  • Fiction Writing
  • Sports Writing
  • Biography Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Book Editing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Creative Writing
  • Speech Writing
  • Book Writing
  • Writing
Dan A.

Ezzamgbo, Nigeria

$20/hr
4.9
85 jobs

Top-Rated investigative journalist and researcher helping documentary channels, investigative media platforms, law firms, and PR firms uncover verified information, investigate companies and individuals, analyze public records, and produce evidence-backed investigative reports through OSINT methods, source verification, public-record analysis, and structured investigative reporting. If you need a freelance investigative journalist who can verify sources, trace corporate records, analyze public databases, and turn fragmented information into structured, evidence-backed reports, I can help. My work speaks for itself. Across projects, I consistently: • Conducted investigative reporting involving corporate entities, aviation companies, executives, financial relationships, and cross-border business structures using OSINT methods, public records, and regulatory filings. • Produced evidence-backed investigative reports involving fraud allegations, reputational investigations, corporate structure analysis, executive background investigations, and entity relationship tracing. • Researched and developed investigative reports using public records, regulatory filings, archived sources, company databases, and OSINT workflows to support documentary-style reporting and publication-ready investigative narratives. • Delivered structured investigative findings by reconstructing timelines, verifying conflicting claims, tracing corporate affiliations, and organizing fragmented information into defensible research summaries. • Reduced misinformation and credibility risks by cross-checking claims across multiple databases, archived web records, public filings, and source documentation. In a typical day, I use a number of investigative research tools, platforms, and databases for my work: ✓ Open Corporates ✓ Corporation Wiki ✓ Company House UK ✓ Better Business Bureau (BBB) ✓ Crunchbase ✓ Trustpilot ✓ SEC EDGAR Database ✓ PACER ✓ CAC Database ✓ FOIA/Public Records Portals ✓ Court Filings & Government Databases ✓ Wayback Machine ✓ Whois Lookup ✓ Advanced Google Search and Boolean Operators ✓ Connectively (formerly HARO) ✓ Qwoted ✓ SourceBottle ✓ Microsoft Excel ✓ And many more My services include: • Investigative Journalism Research Research and reporting support for investigative articles, exposés, documentary projects, nonprofit investigations, and long-form editorial work. • OSINT & Public-Record Investigations Public-record analysis using court filings, government databases, regulatory filings, archived records, and open-source intelligence methods. • Documentary & True-Crime Research Case sourcing, timeline reconstruction, police and court record analysis, and investigative research for YouTube documentary and bodycam channels. • Corporate & Executive Investigations Executive background research, ownership tracing, corporate relationship mapping, and entity verification using public databases and regulatory filings. • Fact-Checking & Source Verification Verification of claims, timelines, identities, archived content, and source credibility using traceable and documented evidence. What I can do for you: - OSINT research - Public-record investigations - Corporate due diligence analysis - Executive profile verification - Investigative journalism research - Litigation support research - Source verification - Fact-checking - Timeline reconstruction - Documentary research - Regulatory and corporate filing research - Evidence-backed research reports Why you should work with me: + Investigative reporting background + Former newspaper editor + Familiar with AP Style + Strong source verification discipline + Structured research workflows + Editorial-grade written analysis + Experience with reputation-sensitive investigations + Organized documentation and citation practices + Ability to evaluate conflicting information critically + Fast turnaround without sacrificing research accuracy My work prioritizes: ✓ Accuracy ✓ Verification ✓ Source credibility ✓ Investigative structure ✓ Defensible findings ✓ Organized documentation I’m available for: • One-time investigations • Ongoing due diligence support • Long-term research contracts • Documentary pre-production research • Litigation support projects • PR and reputation-sensitive investigations If you need a freelance investigative journalist who can conduct OSINT investigations, analyze public records, verify sources, reconstruct timelines, and deliver evidence-backed findings for documentary, editorial, legal, or reputation-sensitive projects, send me a message or invite me to your job.

  • Journalism Writing
  • Journalism
  • Content Writing
  • Fact-Checking
  • Topic Research
  • Investigative Reporting
  • AI Fact-Checking
  • Legal Research
  • Online Research
  • Company Research
  • Article Writing
  • Market Research
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Lead Generation
  • Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Data Entry
  • Data Scraping
  • Data Extraction
  • Outreach Strategy
Joshua A.

Ado Odo, Nigeria

$3/hr
5.0
3 jobs

𝑨𝑰 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅𝒏'𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒍, 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒔. I'm an AI Video Creator specializing in AI UGC Ads, AI Commercials, AI Video Generation, AI Animation, AI Avatar Videos, and short-form video content for brands, agencies, SaaS companies, Shopify stores, and eCommerce businesses. From a rough idea or script, I handle the entire production process from concept development and AI prompt engineering to video generation, editing, sound design, captions, motion graphics, and final delivery. My focus is creating high-converting, scroll-stopping videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Meta Ads, Facebook Ads, and paid social campaigns. 🎯What I Create •AI UGC Ads •AI UGC Videos •UGC-Style Ads •Product Demo Videos •Product Review Videos •Testimonial Videos •Selfie-Style UGC Content •Direct Response Ads •Video Sales Letters (VSLs) •AI Commercials •Ecommerce Product Videos •Shopify Video Ads •Amazon Product Videos •AI Video Production •AI Video Generation •Text-to-Video •Image-to-Video •AI Animation •AI Storytelling •AI Movie Scenes •Promotional Videos •Brand Storytelling •Explainer Videos •SaaS Product Videos •Corporate Marketing Videos •AI Music Videos •Cinematic Social Content •AI Avatar Videos •AI Spokesperson Videos •Talking Head Videos •AI Influencer Videos •Multilingual AI Videos •Lip-Sync Videos •AI Voiceover Videos •Educational Videos •Training Videos •Social Media Content •TikTok Ads •Instagram Reels •YouTube Shorts •Meta Ads •Facebook Video Ads •Vertical Videos •Performance Marketing Creatives •Viral Social Media Content My Workflow Every successful AI video starts long before generation. 🎯My workflow includes: •Creative research •Competitor analysis •Hook development •Script refinement •Storyboarding •Prompt engineering •AI image generation •AI video generation •Character consistency •Motion control •AI voice generation •Lip-sync •Video editing •Motion graphics •Sound design •Captions •Color grading •Final optimization for each platform Whether I'm creating a 30-second UGC ad or a long-form AI storytelling video, every scene is designed to feel intentional, natural, and engaging. 🎯AI Platforms •Veo 3 •Higgsfield •Seedance 2.0 •Kling AI •Runway •Pika •Luma AI •Hailuo •HeyGen •Synthesia •ElevenLabs •Midjourney •Flux •Leonardo AI •GPT Image •Nano Banana •Professional Editing •Adobe Premiere Pro •Adobe After Effects •DaVinci Resolve •CapCut Pro 🎯What Clients Hire Me For Clients consistently hire me because I understand both creative production and performance marketing. 🎯I create videos that focus on: •Strong hooks •Viewer retention •Storytelling •Fast pacing •Scroll-stopping openings •High-converting creatives •Natural AI visuals •Brand consistency •Character consistency •Professional sound design •Captions and subtitles •Motion graphics •Platform optimization •Performance-driven editing Every project is created with one goal: producing content that looks authentic, captures attention quickly, and performs across paid and organic social media. 🎯Industries I Work With •Ecommerce Brands •Shopify Stores •SaaS Companies •AI Startups •Marketing Agencies •Real Estate •Health & Wellness •Beauty Brands •Skincare •Fitness •Coaches & Consultants •Personal Brands •Content Creators Why Work With Me? I don't simply generate AI clips. I build complete AI video productions from concept to final delivery. 🎯That means I can: ✔ Develop creative concepts ✔ Improve scripts and hooks ✔ Generate realistic AI scenes ✔ Maintain character consistency ✔ Blend AI-generated and real footage ✔ Create polished AI UGC ads ✔ Produce high-performing short-form content ✔ Optimize videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Meta Ads ✔ Deliver professional, platform-ready videos with fast turnaround and consistent communication If you're looking for an AI Video Creator who understands AI video generation, AI UGC, performance marketing, storytelling, video editing, and conversion-focused advertising, I'd love to help bring your next campaign to life. Send me a message with your project details, target audience, platform, and goals, and let's create AI-powered content that captures attention and delivers results.

  • AI Content Creation
  • AI Video Generation
  • AI Video Generator
  • Video Editing
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Short Video Ad
  • Video Ad
  • Social Media Video
  • TikTok Video
  • YouTube Video
  • Synthesia
  • Explainer Video
  • AI Image Generation
  • AI Image Generator
  • AI Image Editing
  • Audio Production
  • AI Audio Generator
  • AI Audio Generation
  • UGC
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
Felix K.

Lagos, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
6 jobs

AI & Technology Documentary Scriptwriter | Research-Driven, High-Retention YouTube Scripts Need a YouTube documentary script that turns complex information into a story viewers can easily understand and want to keep watching? I write documentary-style scripts for YouTube channels covering artificial intelligence, emerging technology, science, Business/Finance case studies, Economics trending stories ,Personal finance explainers and space the kind of content that turns complex ideas into stories people can't stop watching. I work with faceless channels, educational creators, AI tools & explainer content , Business/Finance case studies, Economics trending stories ,Personal finance explainers and content agencies that need more than generic narration: accurate research, a strong story angle, and a structure built to hold attention from the first ten seconds to the last. What I deliver: AI and emerging technology documentaries Science, space, and engineering explainers Video essays and long-form educational scripts Short-form documentary and Shorts scripts AI tools & explainer content Business/tech case studies Personal finance explainers My process: Research from authoritative, verifiable sources Find the strongest angle the question that pulls viewers through the whole video Write a hook that earns the first 30 seconds Structure with curiosity gaps and open loops that pay off Translate technical ideas into plain, clear language Fact-check every claim and organize sources for your reference Deliver a clean, editor-ready voiceover script Revise until the tone matches your channel exactly I've completed documentary scriptwriting projects on Upwork with 5-star feedback on communication, reliability, and story structure. "Scripts for a 150K-subscriber AI channel" "Average client retention increase of 35%." I use AI tools only for research organization and brainstorming never for drafting. Every script is manually written, structured, and fact-checked by me. Send me your topic, target word count, reference channels, and tone, and I'll turn it into a script built to educate, retain, and keep viewers subscribed. If you want scripts that educate, entertain, and keep viewers subscribed, let’s work together. Click “Invite to Job” or send me a message today, let’s create scripts that make your documentary channel unforgettable. YouTube Documentary Scriptwriter, Research-Based YouTube Scriptwriter, Long-Form YouTube Writer, AI Documentary Scriptwriter, Technology Documentary Writer, Science Documentary Scriptwriter, Space Documentary Scriptwriter, Sports Documentary Writer, Geography Documentary Writer, Business Documentary Scriptwriter, YouTube Automation Scriptwriter, Faceless YouTube Scriptwriter, Documentary Research Writer, High-Retention Scriptwriter, Fact-Checking, Source Verification, Voiceover Scriptwriting, Documentary Storytelling, Educational Content, Audience Retention. Scriptwriting / YouTube Script Writing • Creative Writing • Content Writing • English • Writing • Storytelling • Copywriting • Ghostwriting • Article Writing • Blog Writing • Documentary Writing • Content Research • Research Paper Writing • Script / Scripting • Proofreading • Reviewing Proposals • Explainer Video / Documentary "Faceless YouTube channel" / "faceless channel" • "Documentary-style" / "documentary" / "cinematic" • "YouTube automation" / "automation channel" • Long-form vs. short-form content • "Voice-over/narration format" • "No on-camera host" Hook (first 15–30 seconds) • Retention / "retention-optimized" / "viewer retention" / "retention mechanics" • Pacing • Narrative arc • Curiosity-driven / "curiosity gaps" • Storytelling-focused • Engaging / "engaging narrative" / "engaging scripts" • Fact-accurate / fact-checking • Info-dumps (to avoid) • Conversational style / casual tone • Sense of humor / sarcastic tone Strong research skills" • "Independently research the assigned topic" • "Verify technical/scientific facts" • "Reliable sources" • Credible sources • Research documents provided (in some cases) "No AI" / "do not condone use of AI" • "Plagiarism-free" • "Basic AI writing will not work" • AI voiceover tools (e.g., ElevenLabs) True crime • Tech/science • Business/finance case studies • Food explainer • Gaming (Minecraft mysteries/history) • Bodycam footage • K-drama recap • Chess • Comedy/sarcastic commentary "Reliable communication" • "Meet deadlines consistently" • "Clean communication" • "Fast turnaround" • "Open to revisions"

  • Content Writing
  • YouTube
  • Script
  • Scriptwriting
  • YouTube Video
  • English
  • Creative Writing
  • Explainer Video
  • Scripting
  • YouTube Marketing
  • Narrative
  • Story Writing
  • Promotional Video Script
  • Long-Form Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Research & Strategy
  • Customer Retention Strategy
  • Documentary
  • History
  • Article Writing
Gift U.

Awka, Nigeria

$25/hr
5.0
46 jobs

If you’re looking to earn high-authority, white-hat backlinks and get featured on top media publications, you’re in the right place. I’m a HARO, Qwoted, Featured(etc) and journalist outreach expert with 5+ years of hands-on experience, helping businesses, founders, and brands secure media mentions that: • Increase brand authority and trust • Improve search engine visibility (DR & SEO signals) • Drive targeted traffic to websites and social platforms • Position clients as industry experts Proven Results I’ve successfully secured 2000+ do-follow backlinks for clients both on and off Upwork, from top-tier publications including: Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo, MSN, CNN, Realtor, American Express, Bustle, GoBankingRates, and more. (Yes, I can provide evidence.) Why Clients Choose Me (Over Other Link Builders) 1️⃣ Strategic Query Selection Getting featured starts with choosing the right queries. I only respond to journalist requests that align perfectly with your industry, expertise, and credibility. This protects your brand from spam signals and dramatically increases acceptance rates. 2️⃣ Fast, Insightful Responses Journalists work on tight deadlines. I respond quickly with well-crafted, expert-level answers that stand out among thousands of submissions — increasing your chances of being published. 3️⃣ High-Quality Outreach Process Every pitch I send is: • Insightful • Plagiarism-free • Personalized to the journalist • Well-researched • Succinct and non-promotional • Manual follow-ups to secure proper backlinks This approach builds real authority What You’ll Get • High-DR, white-hat backlinks from trusted media sites • Weekly or monthly reports (queries answered + links earned) • 24-hour availability and clear communication • Full commitment to growing your brand’s visibility What I’ll Need From You • Email address (I can create one if needed) • Professional headshot • Full name & company name • Website link • Short bio Let’s get your brand featured where it matters. Send me a message today and let’s start building authority the right way.

  • Content Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Social Media Content
  • Article
  • Short Story Writing
  • Essay Writing
  • Letter Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Review
  • SEO Backlinking
  • Blog Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Off-Page SEO
  • Resume Writing
Adam A.

Lagos, Nigeria

$15/hr
5.0
18 jobs

Are you looking for a Social Media Manager who doesn't just post content but builds a real brand presence that drives engagement, grows your audience, and converts followers into loyal customers? You've found the right person. I am a results-driven Social Media Manager, Video Editor, and Graphic Designer with hands-on experience managing social media accounts across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X. I specialize in full-scale social media management, content creation, short-form video production, and brand growth strategy, all under one roof, so you never have to juggle multiple freelancers again. What I Do For You: As your dedicated Social Media Manager, I handle everything from strategy to execution. Whether you need daily posting, community management, content calendars, or paid ad campaigns, I bring the full package. My background in video editing and graphic design means I produce high-quality, scroll-stopping content that performs on every platform. Here's exactly what you get when you work with me: ✔ Full Social Media Management across all major platforms ✔ Content Strategy, researched, planned, and tailored to your niche ✔ Short-Form Video Production, Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts ✔ Graphic Design, branded posts, carousels, story templates, and covers ✔ Video Editing, cinematic trailers, promotional clips, and UGC-style content ✔ Copywriting, captions, hooks, CTAs, and bio optimization ✔ Community Management, responding to comments, DMs, and building audience relationships ✔ Content Calendar Creation, 30-day planned, scheduled, and ready to publish ✔ Brand Identity, consistent visuals, tone of voice, and messaging across platforms ✔ Analytics & Reporting, monthly performance reports with growth insights ✔ Hashtag Research, platform-specific, niche-targeted hashtag strategy ✔ Facebook Ads & Meta Campaigns, retargeting, lead generation, and awareness campaigns ✔ TikTok Growth Strategy, trending audio, hooks, and viral content frameworks ✔ Instagram Growth, Reels strategy, carousel posts, stories, and highlights My Approach: I don't believe in generic content. Every brand is different, every audience is different, and every platform demands a different strategy. My process starts with a deep understanding of your brand identity, your target audience, and your business goals, then I build a content system that delivers measurable results. I've worked with authors, entrepreneurs, small businesses, personal brands, and content creators to grow their social media presence using content that genuinely connects. My video production background gives me a major edge, I can create cinematic, high-retention short-form videos that most social media managers simply cannot produce. Tools & Platforms I Work With: CapCut · Canva · Adobe Premiere Pro · Meta Business Suite · TikTok Business Center · Later · Buffer · Hootsuite · Sprout Social · Google Analytics · Facebook Ads Manager · Instagram Insights · YouTube Studio · Notion · Trello · Google Workspace Why Clients Choose Me: → I am a 3-in-1 professional: Social Media Manager + Video Editor + Graphic Designer → I understand content from both a creative AND strategic angle → I communicate clearly, meet deadlines, and never go silent on a client → I treat every brand like it's my own If you want a Social Media Manager who shows up, delivers quality work, and genuinely cares about your growth, let's connect. Send me a message and let's talk about what your brand needs. Keywords: social media manager, social media management, social media marketing, social media strategy, social media content, social media content creation, social media content manager, social media content strategy, social media specialist, social media expert, social media consultant, social media coordinator, social media assistant, social media executive, social media director, social media planner, social media scheduler, social media posting, social media handling, social media account management, social media page management, social media profile management, social media growth, social media growth strategy, social media audience growth, social media engagement, social media engagement strategy, social media engagement growth, social media community management, social media community building, social media branding, social media brand management, social media brand strategy, social media brand identity, social media analytics, social media analytics reporting, social media performance reporting, social media insights, social media metrics, social media KPIs, social media ROI, social media advertising, social media ads, social media ad management, social media paid advertising, social media campaigns, social media campaign management, social media campaign strategy, social media outreach, social media influencer management, social media influencer outreach, social media collaborations, social media partnerships, social media monetization, social media optimiza

  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Social Media Management Analytics
  • Social Media Management Tracking
  • Facebook Ad Campaign
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • Social Media Ad Campaign
  • Twitter/X Ads Manager
  • Content Creation
  • Video Editing
  • Graphic Design
  • Content Strategy
  • Instagram Marketing
  • TikTok Marketing
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Canva
  • Community Management
  • Copywriting
  • Sales Funnel

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