Official information
Overview
- Publication
- The Republic
- Eligibility
- The official submissions page does not state a nationality restriction. Personal essays should speak to questions shaping Nigerian and African life. Do not read that as a closed country list.
- Writing
- Personal Essay
- Payment
- ₦100,000
- Currency
- NGN
- Payment conditions
- This figure is the official Personal Essay fee only. The Republic states that rates vary by format, length and editorial demands. Other listed categories (Analysis & Opinion, Expert Commentary, Fiction, Deep Dive, Interview, Photo Essay, Profile, Review – Regular, Review – Extended, Reportage, The Black Atlantic) have their own rates on the official page. Those other rates are not copied here because they are not shown as a single static table on the current page. Check the official submissions page before pitching another category.
- When paid
- Payment is processed within 30 days of publication. After publication you receive an invoice request by email and are paid through your preferred method.
- Word count
- 2,001–3,000 words
- Response time
- Not publicly stated
- Status
- Open
- Deadline
- Not publicly stated
- How to submit
- Official submissions form (sign in or create an account)
- AI policy
- Not publicly stated
What they want
- Personal essays that combine strong writing with clear insight, reflection and relevance to broader questions shaping Nigerian and African life.
- The magazine publishes journalism, essays, criticism and fiction grounded in intellectual seriousness, strong reporting and clarity of thought.
What they don't want
- AI policy is not stated on the official submissions page.
- Do not treat the Personal Essay rate as the rate for every Republic category.
Requirements
- Sign in or create an account on The Republic
- Use Submissions and complete the official form
- Pitch through that form — the FAQ does not invite email pitches
Rights
Not publicly stated on the official submissions page.
How to submit
- Go to https://rpublc.com/submissions
- Log in or create an account.
- Open Submissions and complete the form. Editors contact you if the piece is a fit.
Official source
The Republic — Submissions (official)
Last verified 2026-08-19. Always re-read the official page before you send work.
Information can change. Payment rates, submission requirements, eligibility, deadlines and response times are subject to change. Always check the publication's official guidelines before submitting. BRYME verifies listings as carefully as possible but does not guarantee acceptance or payment.