Ethics could be described as the guiding principle for any profession. In journalism, ethics can be defined as the code of conduct that guide the operations and activities of journalist. They are contained in the code of conduct of the Nigerian Press council (NPC) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Journalism entails a high degree of public trust. To earn and maintain this trust, it is morally imperative for every journalist and news media to observe the highest professional and ethical standards. In the exercise of these duties, a journalist should always have a healthy for the public interest. Truth is the cornerstone of journalism and every journalist should strive diligently to ascertain the truth of every event.
Whether the reporter is reporting online or offline, the journalist must bear in mind that however you serve it, journalism is journalism and the guiding principles and ethics remains the same. Whatever the medium, the journalist must at all times be guided by the highest ethics of the profession.
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