The Liberalist is a Nigeria‑based online magazine that reports on governance, civil liberties, the rule of law and market policy across Africa. Launched in 2021 and published by the Liberalist Centre, it runs reported features, analytical explainers and commentary that foreground individual rights and scrutinize the costs of government overreach. Its coverage spans press‑freedom trends across the continent, court battles over local‑government finances in Nigeria, the impact of customs and “sugar” taxes on consumers and businesses, the fallout from shifts in foreign aid, and how emerging technologies such as AI are changing work and public services. The Liberalist’s editorial lens is explicitly pro‑freedom—free speech, due process, open markets—and it aims to translate complex policy into clear, accessible storytelling. The outlet also serves as a publishing platform for the Centre’s Journalism for Liberty fellows, who receive training and micro‑grants and contribute investigations, human‑interest features and opinion pieces. Since 2021, the magazine has published more than 200 articles by a network of contributors from Nigeria and other African countries. Day‑to‑day editing is led by managing editor Abdullah Tijani. By pairing rights‑focused reporting with practical policy analysis, The Liberalist targets readers seeking accountability journalism and fresh perspectives on how governance choices affect prosperity and individual freedom.