In Benin, published rates for start at XOF 60,000 a month on staff.
On staff
XOF 60,000 a month
Sources
1 document
Pay rates for journalists in Benin, as published by unions, governments and surveys, each quoted as printed and turned into a day's pay to compare. How the pay guide works →
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Journalism in Benin
Press freedom
113
/ 180
Difficult
In the 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Benin ranks 113 of 180, with a score of 47.4 out of 100. Down 21 places on the year before.
RSF World Press Freedom Index ↗By job type
UPMB · Monthly minimum, M1 (journaliste-reporter, rédacteur, photojournaliste)XOF 60,000 Month
Fewer than 3 figures, so this job stays as a row here.
UPMB · Monthly minimum, C4 (top cadre grade)XOF 120,000 Month
Fewer than 3 figures, so this job stays as a row here.
UPMB · Monthly minimum, C1 (rédacteur, réalisateur, DSJ/master’s level)XOF 88,000 Month
Fewer than 3 figures, so this job stays as a row here.
Rates documents 1
Unions and bodies in Benin
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