International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR)   Year: 2021 | Volume: 5 | Issue: 6 | Page No.: 14-18 Challenges of Radio Journalism and Management of Broadcating in Nigeria during the Covid-19 Pandemic Olagoke Olawale Israel, Olaniran Taiwo, Adunola Najeem, Olatunji Olusoji Samson Abstract: The present study examines the challenges of radio journalism and management of broadcasting in Nigeria during the Covid-19 pandemic. Radio remains an important mass medium in Nigeria and across Africa. Issues of power availability, internet connectivity, and media costs, make radio a highly sort after medium for public information. One of the major problem encountered during the Covid-19 pandemic was misinformation. The effects of misinformation took a serious toll in Nigeria. Several deaths and hospitalizations due to chloroquine overdose and food poisoning were reported. While existing efforts have mainly been focused on social media, SMS, TV and live media briefings, the potentials of radio in efforts to combat the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 has been downplayed. Radio is one of Nigeria's leading media channels, with a capacity to reach tens of millions daily. There is a need to employ radio in the disseminating of safe and accurate information about hand washing, social distancing and other safe practices to prevent the transmission of the corona virus in Nigeria. Radio has the potential to influence opinions, change behavior and accurately inform the public about COVID-19.