The term “citizen journalist” refers to individuals who gather, report, and disseminate news and information, typically without formal training or affiliation with established media organizations. This phenomenon emerged significantly with the rise of digital technology and social media, enabling ordinary people to cover events and issues that may be overlooked by traditional media outlets. Citizen journalists play a vital role in enhancing media diversity and contributing to the public discourse, but they also face challenges regarding credibility and accuracy of information, raising questions about ethics in journalism.