The Republic

What this publication wants

This is BRYME's summary of the publication's focus — not a copy of their website. Type of writing: Personal essays, Essays. Official guideline: The Republic guidelines.

Topics, themes and styles they look for

• Personal essays that combine strong writing with clear insight, reflection and relevance to broader questions shaping Nigerian and African life.
• The magazine publishes journalism, essays, criticism and fiction grounded in intellectual seriousness, strong reporting and clarity of thought.

Subjects they avoid

• AI policy is not stated on the official submissions page.
• Do not treat the Personal Essay rate as the rate for every Republic category.

Key requirements

• Sign in or create an account on The Republic
• Use Submissions and complete the official form
• Pitch through that form — the FAQ does not invite email pitches

Who can submit

The official submissions page does not state a nationality restriction. Personal essays should speak to questions shaping Nigerian and African life. Do not read that as a closed country list.

Rights

Not publicly stated on the official submissions page.

AI policy

Not stated in the guideline

How to write for them

Official requirement: always follow the publication's own guideline exactly.

BRYME's practical advice: write for the publication's audience, use a clear structure, keep paragraphs short, lead with a specific angle, and confirm the word count before submitting. These are practical suggestions — they are not the publication's official rules.

How to pitch

Where a pitch is required, this is the general pattern BRYME recommends — always adapt it to the publication's guideline.

1. Research the publication and read several recent pieces.
2. Choose a specific idea that fits their beat and audience.
3. Write a concise subject line naming your idea.
4. Introduce yourself in one or two lines (who you are, where you publish).
5. Explain the proposed piece in a short paragraph — angle, structure, length.
6. Say why it fits this publication.
7. Include 2–3 relevant clips or links.
8. Close professionally and thank them for their time.
9. Send through the official channel only.

Accepting submissions now, with no stated closing date.

Track this pitch

How to submit

Official submissions form (sign in or create an account)

Apply through the official channel below. BRYME only records submission destinations it has verified.

• Official guideline: opens the publication guideline (new tab)
• Submission: Official submissions form (sign in or create an account)

What the guideline asks you to prepare

• Go to https://rpublc.com/submissions
• Log in or create an account.
• Open Submissions and complete the form. Editors contact you if the piece is a fit.

What happens after submission

Expected response: Not publicly stated

If the publication does not state a response time, BRYME records that it is unknown. A follow-up is generally reasonable after a couple of weeks; if there is still no response, treat that as a likely non-acceptance rather than a rejection. Acceptance is normally communicated by the publication. If they accept, they will tell you exactly how to submit the final piece and, for most, how and when payment is made.