Contributors

Have something worth saying?

Oluboba occasionally publishes original work from people with ideas, experiences and perspectives worth bringing to a wider audience.

Oluboba is primarily a publication by Oluboba Ayodeji. We welcome contributions when they bring something original, useful or thought- provoking to the conversation.

What we look for

We are interested in ideas that help people understand the world more clearly. A strong contribution does not simply fill a content gap. It has a point of view, asks an interesting question or explains something that deserves more attention.

Ideas & Perspectives Original thinking about society, culture, work, life and the forces shaping how we live.
Business & Economy Analysis and perspectives that make important economic and business issues easier to understand.
Technology & Change Thoughtful perspectives on technology, innovation and how new systems affect people and society.
People & Society Essays, observations and research that explore people, institutions, culture and social change.
Research & Analysis Evidence-led work that investigates a question and reaches a meaningful conclusion.
Other Worthwhile Ideas If your idea doesn’t fit neatly into a category, pitch it anyway. Good ideas don’t always fit neatly into boxes.

Who can contribute?

You don’t need to be a professional writer. Contributors may be researchers, professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, students, specialists or simply people with a well-developed idea and something meaningful to contribute.

What matters most is the quality of the idea, the quality of the thinking and your ability to communicate it clearly.

What makes a good submission?

We value

  • Original ideas and perspectives.
  • Clear, thoughtful and well-structured writing.
  • Evidence, examples or research where appropriate.
  • A strong argument or clear central idea.
  • Useful insights rather than unnecessary filler.
  • Honest acknowledgement of uncertainty where appropriate.

We don’t want

  • Copied or substantially recycled content.
  • Promotional articles disguised as editorial content.
  • Thin articles written primarily for search-engine traffic.
  • Unsupported claims presented as established facts.
  • Defamatory, discriminatory or deliberately misleading material.
  • Content that infringes another person’s rights.

How it works

We prefer to hear the idea before you write the entire article. This saves you time and allows us to determine whether the subject is a good fit for Oluboba.

01

Pitch

Tell us what you want to write about, why it matters and what perspective you would bring.

02

Review

We review the idea for relevance, originality, quality and fit with Oluboba.

03

Publish

If accepted, we work with you through editing and publication.

A few things to know

Submitting an idea does not guarantee publication. Oluboba retains editorial discretion over what we publish and when we publish it.

We may edit accepted work for clarity, structure, accuracy, grammar, length and consistency with our editorial standards. We will not intentionally change the fundamental meaning of a contributor’s work.

We may also ask contributors to clarify claims, provide supporting sources or make revisions before publication.

By submitting material, you confirm that you have the necessary rights to the material and that it is your original work or that you have permission to submit it.

Is it paid?

Contributions are considered on an individual basis. Where a contribution is commissioned or paid, the terms will be agreed with the contributor before the work is undertaken.

Unless otherwise agreed, submitting a pitch does not create an obligation for Oluboba to commission, publish or pay for the proposed work.

Have an idea?

Tell us what you want to write, why it matters and what perspective you would bring. You can start the conversation through our contact page.

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