False stories spread easily online, making it harder for audiences to know what’s true. Many local newspapers have closed, creating “news deserts” where communities have limited access to credible information. Reporters can criticize the government freely.
This creates transparency and strengthens democracy. In these places, courageous journalism can change societies. It becomes a tool for development and empowerment.
Many journalists work for newspapers, news periodicals, online outlets, radio stations, or TV networks. These journalists work a standard 40-hour workweek but also often work additional hours, weekends, and holidays to complete stories. There are also freelance journalists who sell completed work to news outlets. Whether full-time or freelance, the work is often high-paced, as journalists usually have standards and a deadline to meet with every assignment.
