Call For Submissions
The Nigeria Review is committed to pensive, sustained engagement with books and the ideas they scintillate. As the only journal in Nigeria devoted solely to book criticism, we provide space for clear, serious, and intellectually alert conversations at the intersection of literature and culture. Our aim is simple; to nurture a community of readers and critics who take literature and the toil of thinking about it, seriously.
We welcome reviews and essays that move past surface impressions. We’re interested in writing that probes a book’s artistic and intellectual choices, situates it within broader literary or historical currents, and brings a fresh, confident voice to the page.
Before submitting your work, please read the guidelines carefully:
What We Accept
We welcome reviews and critical essays across a range of genres, including:
- Poetry
- Fiction
- Play
- Children’s Literature
- Creative Non-Fiction
- Book of Interviews
- Biography & Memoir
We also accept reviews of works from other genres not listed above.
Submission Guidelines
- Reviews should range between 1,500–2,000 words.
- Critical essays and interviews may exceed this limit.
- Priority will be given to reviews of recent publications.
- Submissions must be original, unpublished, and free of plagiarism.
- We encourage writers to engage books critically, considering not only thematic concerns but also stylistic and structural elements.
- We pay ₦5,000 per accepted piece.
Our Editorial Process
We hold the view that good criticism sharpens both the reader and the work being examined. For that reason, our editorial process is attentive and collaborative; pieces with clear potential are guided through astute feedback designed to strengthen their clarity, depth, and critical focus.
We also encourage prospective contributors to spend time with previous editions of The Nigeria Review to get a sense of the level of inquiry we champion. To us, literary criticism is an active encounter with ideas, one that calls for context, discernment, and a steady command of the conversation a work belongs to.
For inquiries, please reach out via editor@nigeriareview.com.ng. We look forward to reading your work.
How to Submit
To submit your work, please use the form below.