Journalist pay rates in Zambia
Pay rates for journalists in Zambia, 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 Zambia
Press freedom
77
/ 180
Problematic
In the 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Zambia ranks 77 of 180, with a score of 58.6 out of 100. Up 5 places on the year before.
RSF World Press Freedom Index ↗By job type
Unions and bodies in Zambia
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