Challenges and Prospects of Investigative Journalism Practices Among Journalists in Osun State

This study examines the " Challenges and Prospects of Investigative Journalism Practices Among Journalists in Osun State". Journalists are hunters that is been hunted, especially in Nigeria and third world countries, this assertion stressed that journalists are hunting for information, secret, facts, figures, ideas to be shared to the public while some individuals, government, agent, organisation,group etc want their information, activities remain hiding this make press to become their target and enemy. One of the objectives of the study is to determine the impact of investigative journalism on promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in Osun State. One of the research questions is what is the impact of investigative journalism on promoting transparency,accountability,and good governance in Osun State? The study adopted the Watchdog Theory of the press and Agenda-setting theory. Quantitative ( survey) method of data collection was employed. The study reveals that despite FOIA, investigative journalists face challenges such as limited access to information, financial constraints, threats, and intimidation. However, prospects for growth and impact exist through digital technologies, international collaborations, capacity building, and increased public demand. It was there fore, recommended that the government should ensure effective implementation and enforcement of FOIA, providing clear guidelines and penalties for non- compliance.