Virtual Assistant (Volunteer) Application

Geeky Nigeria is inviting passionate, organized and proactive individuals to join our team as Virtual Assistant Volunteers. If you love technology, education, media, and supporting meaningful digital projects in Nigeria, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to something impactful.

About Geeky Nigeria

Geeky Nigeria is a Nigerian-based digital media and education platform focused on technology, learning, lifestyle, and youth empowerment. Through our online publication, training initiatives, and community projects, we aim to simplify complex topics and make information more accessible to students, young professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs.

Over the years, Geeky Nigeria has built a growing community of writers, contributors, and volunteers who are passionate about sharing knowledge, amplifying Nigerian voices, and highlighting opportunities in tech, education, business, and creativity. Our content spans articles, guides, interviews, opinion pieces, and resource lists that help readers learn, stay informed, and take action.

Our Work & Impact

• Publishing educational and tech-focused articles for Nigerian students and young professionals.
• Showcasing Nigerian talents, startups, and creative projects through stories and interviews.
• Promoting digital skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship awareness.
• Supporting community-driven projects and collaborations with partners and contributors across Nigeria.

About the Virtual Assistant Volunteer Role

The Virtual Assistant Volunteer role is a remote, flexible support position. You will work closely with the Geeky Nigeria team to help with day-to-day coordination, communication, and basic administrative tasks that keep our projects running smoothly.

This is an unpaid volunteer position, suitable for individuals who want to gain hands-on experience, build their portfolio, and support an active media and education platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling, drafting, and organizing content (articles, social media, newsletters, etc.).
• Help manage communication with writers, contributors, partners, and community members.
• Support basic research for articles, campaigns, or projects as assigned.
• Update and organize shared documents, trackers, and simple reports.
• Help monitor emails, messages, and submissions and escalate important items to the core team.
• Provide general virtual assistance for ongoing initiatives and events by Geeky Nigeria.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience supporting a Nigerian digital media and education platform.
• Improved organizational, communication, and digital productivity skills.
• Insight into content creation, community management, and online brand growth.
• Opportunities to connect with writers, creatives, tech enthusiasts, and professionals.

Who We’re Looking For

• Reliable, consistent, and able to follow through on tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (clear English; other Nigerian languages are a plus).
• Comfortable with basic digital tools (Google Docs, Sheets, email, WhatsApp, social media, etc.).
• Organized, detail-oriented, and willing to learn.
• Friendly, respectful, and able to work remotely with minimal supervision.

Time Commitment & Requirements

• Remote/virtual role – you can volunteer from anywhere with a stable internet connection.
• Basic availability each week (e.g., 5–10 hours per week, depending on tasks and projects).
• Access to a smartphone or computer and regular internet access.
• Willingness to use email, WhatsApp/Telegram, and Google Workspace tools for coordination.