Sabou Capital Communications Internship 2026 | Apply for Remote Paid Internship

Job Description

Sabou Capital is recruiting a Communications Intern to join its remote team. This internship offers an exciting opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in corporate communications, content creation, and impact storytelling while working with an Africa-focused private capital fund manager.

Job Title: Communications Intern

• Location: Remote
• Employment Type: Internship
• Reports To: Communications Lead

About Sabou Capital

Sabou Capital is an Africa-focused private capital fund manager that invests in small and growing businesses (SMEs) across Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal.

The firm provides debt and revenue-based financing to bridge the financing gap for SMEs, using a gender-lens and impact-first investment approach. With leadership teams based in Abuja, Abidjan, and Dakar, Sabou Capital is building a dynamic multi-country investment platform as it advances toward the close of its first fund.

About the Role

The Communications Intern will support the communications team in strengthening Sabou Capital’s brand visibility and voice. The successful candidate will contribute to content creation, storytelling, media engagement, and digital communications while helping showcase portfolio companies and the broader impact investing ecosystem across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Draft, schedule, and manage social media content, particularly on LinkedIn.
• Support the development of press releases, media pitches, and press kits.
• Assist with video production and multimedia storytelling for portfolio companies.
• Write blog articles and update website content.
• Maintain content calendars and monitor engagement metrics.
• Provide administrative and coordination support, including scheduling, reporting, and documentation.

Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree programme in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• A strong interest in impact investing, private capital, or the West African startup ecosystem.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and other social media platforms.
• Basic knowledge of design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (an added advantage).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.
• Working knowledge of the French language is an added advantage.

Benefits

Successful interns will enjoy:

• Hands-on experience with a leading pan-African investment firm.
• Exposure to real portfolio companies and impact investment projects.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• A monthly stipend.
• A flexible remote work environment.

Why Join Sabou Capital?

• Gain practical experience in communications and impact investing.
• Work with a mission-driven, international team.
• Build valuable storytelling and content creation skills.
• Contribute to the growth of Africa’s SME and startup ecosystem.

Sabou Capital is an equal opportunity employer. Women and candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline

Not Specified (Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.)

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application form.

Note: The application takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of submitting their application.

Apply here