The Age of Information Pollution: Redefining News Production in Nigeria

Information is now abundant so has it been polluted, thus this paper looked at how professional news production could be redefined to stay away from purveyors of misinformation but a safe space in era. In order achieve this, we examined three areas where information misappropriated through existing literature namely: headlines, online editors and gatekeepers. We point out that headlines play pivotal role the ecosystem they can mislead audience. This done usage catchy phrases grab attention Further, found exciting research some do not adhere certain ethical standards publish stories without verifying veracity story. noted politicians have infiltrated media which had major negative impact on editor chooses his stories. The recommends should only written for clickbait as audience while there also limit political figures influence agenda. Lastly, people who background journalism know implications their coached by an experienced journalist would help minimise pollution face today era internet social media.