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Primal Journals is breaking new ground in academic publishing by supporting Nigerian and African authors.

The platform addresses challenges like international payment obstacles, low research visibility, and inadequate local-level peer review.

With its focus on inclusivity and accessibility, Primal Journals is set to elevate African research, making it more visible and impactful worldwide.

The organization was co-founded by three innovative leaders: Ebenezer Makinwa (CEO), Israel Ayokunnu (CTO), and Dr. Tunmise Oladipe.

Their combined expertise and passion for tackling grassroots problems drive the platform’s mission to revolutionize the academic landscape for Nigerian and African researchers.

“I have always had the desire to leverage technology to solve real-world problems, and I believe Academic publishing is ripe for innovation.” – Israel Ayokunnu

Key Notes About Primal Journals

All research articles are freely available, maximizing visibility and impact.
A thorough and fair blind peer review process with industry experts while ensuring high academic standards.
An intuitive interface simplifies the publishing process for authors and enhances the reading experience for users.
Provides robust support for early-career researchers and scholars from underrepresented regions.
Engages regional experts to ensure fair evaluation and recognition of local research contexts.
Facilitates easy international payments, removing financial barriers for authors.
Collaboration: An innovative tool that allows researchers to find and collaborate with other researchers with similar research interests from around the world.
Primal Journals is committed to making high-quality research accessible and empowering African scholars to share their knowledge globally. For more information, visit Primal Journals.

Why Primal Journals?

For Authors:

Visibility: Enhance the reach of your research through an open-access platform that values quality and accessibility.
Ease of Use and Local Payment: Enjoy a streamlined submission process, allowing you to focus on your research.
Community Support: Join a growing community of researchers, benefiting from networking and collaboration opportunities.

For Readers:

Free Access: Gain unrestricted access to a wide range of research articles across various disciplines.
Stay Updated: Keep up with the latest developments and trends in your field with regularly updated content.

For the Academic Community:

Localized Peer Review: Receive fair evaluation from regional experts who understand local research contexts.
Support for Emerging Researchers: Get robust support, especially for early-career researchers and scholars from underrepresented regions.
Localized Transactions: Overcome financial barriers with easy payment solutions in both Naira and USD.

The journey so far

Primal Journals began with a vision to overcome the barriers Nigerian and African academic writers encounter.

“You know, having a sophisticated African-based publishing platform would remove the barriers of international payments, enhance visibility, and provide peer review on research at the local level.” Ebenezer.

Dr. Oladipe TT, an active researcher, experienced firsthand difficulties publishing her work from Nigeria, especially with the issue of paying with Naira.

She pioneered creating publishing departments in previous universities she has worked with, including Salem University Journals, where she had previously worked with Ebenezer on the small internal publishing website.

“The demand and traffic we got was high and we saw many problems we could solve, and also an opportunity.”– Dr. Oladipe

Since its launch in May 2024, Primal Journals has rapidly grown into a vibrant academic community, with over 130 Editorial board members, and a growing number of authors.