Hello Amawah,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
We understand that your iPhone has not been backed up recently. We are happy to help.
In order for your iPhone to automatically backup, your device must be locked, connected to Wi-Fi, and connected to a power source. Additionally, your are able to manually back up. Here’s more information on this that may be helpful: Back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to iCloud - Apple Support
"Turn on automatic backups
When you turn on iCloud Backup, iCloud automatically backs up your device information over Wi-Fi when your device is turned on, locked, and connected to a power source.
- On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup.
- Turn on iCloud Backup.
- If your device and carrier support it, you can also turn on Back Up Over Cellular to use cellular data with iCloud Backup instead of Wi-Fi when Wi-Fi is unavailable.
Back up manually
After you turn on automatic backups, you can manually back up your device at any time.
- On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup.
- Tap Back Up Now."
Let us know if you have further questions.
Take care.