The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) is now accepting applications for media proprietors interested in joining the Guild in 2025.
Membership is open to Nigerian publishers of online news platforms who meet the following criteria:
Professional Experience: Applicants must have practised journalism for at least 10 years and attained the position of line editor in a registered media organisation before launching their own publications. Alternatively, they must appoint an editor who meets these qualifications.
Business Registration: Applicants must own a media entity registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on or before October 1, 2022.
Operational Office: A verifiable and functional office in Nigeria is required.
Staffing: Applicants must employ at least two reporters along with other necessary staff.
Website: Applicants must own a website that has been actively publishing since or before October 1, 2022.
Recommendations: Applicants must be endorsed by at least two financial members of GOCOP.
Induction Fee: A fee of ₦100,000 is payable upon approval of the application.
Application Process
Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of ₦50,000 is required to apply.
Payment Details:
Account Name: Guild of Corporate Online Publishers
Account Number: 1014118277
Bank: Zenith Bank Plc
Proof of payment for the ₦50,000 application fee is required to complete the application form.
Applications close on July 31, 2025.
Click here to submit your application.