Tech Writer

A tech writer creates content about technology — tutorials, documentation, blog posts, explainer articles, product guides. Companies need people who can take complex technical information and explain it clearly to non-technical audiences. If you can write well and understand technology, this career is open to you.

A typical day

• →Write a how-to guide on using a new software feature
• →Edit a colleague's documentation for clarity
• →Research a topic for an explainer article
• →Interview a developer to understand a product feature
• →Publish a blog post on the company website

Tools you'll use

How to start from zero

1. 1

   Complete AI Tools 101 on this site.

2. 2

   Start a free blog — write 5 articles explaining tech tools or concepts in simple language.

3. 3

   Share your articles in Nigerian tech communities (Twitter/X, LinkedIn).

4. 4

   Reach out to Lagos tech startups and offer to write one blog post for free.

5. 5

   Build a portfolio of 10 published articles. Rates increase significantly once you have published samples.