In Gambia, published rates for a reporter start at GMD 5,000 a month on staff.
On staff
GMD 5,000 a month
Sources
1 document
Pay rates for journalists in Gambia, 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 →
Each published rate as a day's pay
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Journalism in Gambia
Press freedom
46
/ 180
Problematic
In the 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Gambia ranks 46 of 180, with a score of 69.4 out of 100. Up 12 places on the year before.
RSF World Press Freedom Index ↗By job type
GPU · Proposed monthly minimum salary for reporters (two levels)GMD 5,000–GMD 7,000 Month
Fewer than 3 figures, so this job stays as a row here.
Rates documents 1
Unions and bodies in Gambia
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