Nikita Jain is an independent journalist based in India. She has covered various issues catering to human rights, gender, crime, health, education, and the environment among other things. Her work has been published on national and international platforms including the Wire, Women’s Media Centre, and Core Middle East, among others.
Jain published hundreds of articles during COVID-19 to document the impact of the pandemic on hospitals, patients, and minority groups in India. Her reporting challenged the government-controlled mainstream media that downplayed the severity of the pandemic. She had to dispute government propaganda, negotiate reporting access, and endure mental and physical health concerns to deliver those high-profile stories, some of which resulted in meaningful changes. She called the newsrooms and the public to recognize the talents of women journalists and acknowledge their work and contributions.