Ayikwa Publishing is an independent publishing company dedicated to bringing bold, meaningful stories to life. Built on the belief that powerful ideas deserve a platform, Ayikwa works with writers and creators to transform manuscripts into impactful books that reach readers around the world.
From concept to publication, Ayikwa focuses on quality storytelling, thoughtful design, and authentic voices. Whether nurturing emerging authors or amplifying unique perspectives, the company is committed to producing books that inform, inspire, and endure.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Portrait Artist for Books or Magazines (Children’s & Non-Fiction Book Project)
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
About the Project
We are currently working on a non-fiction book project featuring portraits of notable individuals, created for children and adolescents, while also being accessible and engaging for adult readers.
We are looking for a talented Portrait Artist/Illustrator with experience creating artwork for books, magazines, editorial publications, or similar projects to join us on this project.
What You’ll Be Working On
The project will require the creation of at least 20 individual portraits, with the possibility of additional portraits depending on the final scope of the book.
The portraits should be:Well-researched and visually accurate.
Engaging and appropriate for a young audience.
Suitable for use in a professionally published non-fiction book.
Consistent in style and quality across the entire collection.
Able to capture the personality and character of each subject.
RequirementsWe are looking for someone who:Has strong experience in portrait illustration/art.
Has a portfolio demonstrating previous portrait work.
Ideally has experience working on books, magazines, editorial illustrations, or publishing projects.
Can work within agreed timelines and respond well to feedback.
Is able to maintain a consistent visual style across multiple portraits.
Understands the importance of accuracy when illustrating real people.
Project Rate
The proposed rate is N20,000 per portrait, for a minimum of 20 portraits. Open to more amount of portraits.
However, we are open to negotiating a discounted rate for the full bulk project, depending on the artist’s portfolio, experience, and overall scope of the work.
Application Closing Date12th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their portfolio and relevant samples of previous portrait or editorial work via: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using “Portrait Artist Application” as the subject of the email.
Note: We look forward to seeing your work and potentially collaborating with you on this exciting project.
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Note: Only shortlisted candidates are contacted.
