Is journalism still a reliable career, or has social media replaced traditional reporting?

Journalism is still a vital and reliable career, but the landscape has changed. Traditional reporting now coexists with social media, where news spreads faster—but not always accurately. While platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and X (Twitter) have created space for independent voices, professional journalism still plays a key role in fact-checking, investigative reporting, and ethical storytelling. That said, journalists today must adapt—building a digital presence, learning multimedia skills, and staying ahead of trends. Journalism hasn’t been replaced, but it has evolved. The future belongs to those who can blend credibility with digital reach.