- Journalists in the democratic dispensation have become more assertive in practicing their profession but self censorship and other constraints exist especially in government owned media outfit - Media owners also limit the extent of journalistic practice because of the premium they place on their relationship with business and the political class. - There are still laws in our statue books which restrict freedom of expression such as the Official Secrets Acts, Criminal Defamation Law etc - Entry into and practice of Journalism in theory should be controlled by the Nigerian Union of Journalism but in practice the profession has become an all comers affairs. - Protection of confidential sources is not guaranteed by law - Public information is not easily accessible - Civil society groups are active in the defence of media freedom - There is a fairly high diversity and plurality of print and electronic media, there are about 100 newspapers as well as 150 radio and television stations. - Citizens have a wide range of sources of information which is available and affordable. - State authorities do not restrict citizens access to domestic and international media sources. - Circulation of newspapers in rural communities is still a challenge as a result of poor road network and high level of illiteracy. - Broadcasting legislation is deficient, there are complaints on the very exorbitant licensing fees which only commercial broadcasters can afford - Community broadcasting does not enjoy any special consideration by the National Broadcasting Commission.