"The role of the Media to the growth and development of a democratic society cannot be overemphasized. Over the years, the media have served as a watch dog in every society, prompting the need for International and National legislation protecting the Right to Press Freedom. While attacks and threat to traditional Media (Radio, Television, Newspapers, etc) is not new, the wide adoption of Information Communication Technology (ICT’s) and use of Online digital media has transcend such attacks from the physical milieu to Online domain. The paper adopts the Doctrinal research method to examine the concept of Press Freedom. It exposes the various forms of Online Harassment targeted at Online Media and Journalist. The paper assesses The National legal framework for the protection of Press freedom from online harassment, making recommendations in line with best practices adopted in some Jurisdiction. The paper seeks to educate the Government, International Organisations, the Media, and all relevant stakeholders of the Media industry in Nigeria." (Abstract)