Legit.ng is a partner of Legit (ex-GMEM), a global media holding, which also cooperates with Tuko.co.ke (in Kenya), Yen.com.gh (in Ghana), Briefly News (in South Africa) and Sports Brief (worldwide).

[16] In the same period, a missing person initiative was launched,[17] which in future helped Nigerians find their loved ones and return them home.

It sought to find talented students passionate about journalism and writing while giving the opportunity for young people to tell their own stories related to the country's independence.

[26] In July, 2021, Legit.ng wins Google News Initiative grant for implementing a recommendation system (ReCo) that improves user experience.

[28] In June, 2022, Legit.ng launches the first gender-based violence (GBV) sensitization and fundraising campaign in partnership with Nigeria’s leading NGO - WARIF.

[30] In November, 2022, The launch of Legit.ng news media literacy campaign in collaboration with top Nigerian celebrities, including Aproko Doctor, Teminikan, Tochi Oke, Tega Dominic, Chizzy Official, Kayvee, and others.

[33][34] The same month, Legit.ng becomes a member of the International News Media Association (INMA) alongside the New York Times and Washington Post.

[36] In August, 2023, Legit.ng collaborated with LEAP Africa to promote media literacy as a tool for social change to round off the Youth Day of Service (YDOS) agenda for 2023.

[5] In October 2018 the number of Legit TV[42] YouTube channel subscribers exceeded 100,000 and the page got verified by the network.