Award-winning broadcaster Bridget Otoo has shed light on the struggles of Ghanaian journalists, emphasizing that they receive insufficient pay at the end of each month.
As a Metro TV anchor, Otoo lamented the significant decline in the quality of journalism in the country, attributing it to the poor compensation given to media professionals.
According to Otoo, media house owners must acknowledge the importance of quality journalism by offering competitive salaries that motivate their employees to excel in their work.
In a frank disclosure, Otoo revealed that she pays her cement shop attendant more than what many journalists earn from their media organizations.
“In 2024, offering a journalist a basic salary of GH₵3,000 would be considered reasonable. However, the reality is far from that. I can personally attest that I pay my cement shop staff even more generously than what some journalists receive,” Otoo emphasized, underscoring the critical role of financial remuneration in the journalism profession.
She emphasized the crucial role of fair compensation in motivating journalists to excel, underscoring the necessity for media organizations to prioritize their employees’ financial well-being. This, she noted, is essential for maintaining a vibrant and high-quality journalistic landscape in Ghana.