Babaji Usman is a senior investigative journalist with WikkiTimes, with over four years of experience, known for impactful reporting on corruption and human rights violations in Nigeria. His data-driven stories have driven meaningful change, particularly in Northern Nigeria. His career is distinguished by participation in numerous media training programs and conferences, which have honed his investigative and reporting skills.
As a reporter with WikkiTimes’ Collaborative Media (CMEDIA) Project, Babaji has several impactful investigations. He was a 2022 Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) Udeme fellow, a 2024 Fellow with the Ghana-based Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), and a 2025 Fellow with the Kenya-based Baraza Media Lab on Data Storytelling. He earned recognition from Xchange Hama Media for his community impact. He is a Freelance with the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), and also a Correspondent with LEADERSHIP Newspaper.
