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CJID’s workshop on investigative journalism, newsroom sustainability, human rights reporting
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2026 — Journalists and newsrooms in Southern Nigeria are invited to apply for this two-day workshop on investigative journalism, newsroom sustainability and human rights reporting. The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development [...]
Awards
Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards open to African journalists
DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2026 — African journalists living on the continent can self-nominate their articles for the Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards. The first-place award recipient will receive $2,000, while the second-place winner will receive [...]
Fellowships
Safe Haven Fellowship for journalists, scholars, artists, writers at risk of war
DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2026 — Scholars, writers, artists and journalists at risk due to conflict or war can apply for the Safe Haven Fellowship. The Safe Haven Fellowship Programme aims to protect scholars, journalists, writers [...]
Latest Opportunities
BBC News Content seeks senior journalist in Lagos
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 17, 2026 — BBC News Content team is looking for a Senior Journalist in Lagos to produce content for all outputs and act as a point of editorial reference for journalists and correspondents. The [...]
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Hope for Children Left Behind Initiative seeks volunteers
The Hope for Children Left Behind Initiative seeks volunteers to join its advocacy for the rights and well-being of children affected by parental incarceration. The youth-led organisation advocating for children affected by parental incarceration welcomes [...]

8 media opportunities closing in February
January 31, 2026 Comments Off on 8 media opportunities closing in February
20 media opportunities you shouldn’t miss in January 2026
December 31, 2025 Comments Off on 20 media opportunities you shouldn’t miss in January 2026
9 media opportunities closing in December 2025
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Excellence in Tax Reporting Award to open in December
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9 media opportunities in November and beyond
October 28, 2025 Comments Off on 9 media opportunities in November and beyond
17 media opportunities for journalists in October
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Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards open to African journalists

February 12, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2026 — African journalists living on the continent can self-nominate their articles for the Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards. The first-place award recipient will receive $2,000, while the second-place winner will receive […]

2026 courage in journalism awards nomination

January 18, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2026 — Nominations are open for the International Women Media Fund (IWMF)’s 2026 Courage in Journalism Awards. The annual awards honour women and nonbinary journalists who set themselves apart by exhibiting extraordinary […]

2026 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award

January 18, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2026 — The Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award celebrates the courageous work of women photojournalists. The International Women Media Fund (IWMF) is accepting applications and third-party nominations for this award that […]

2025 Alfred Opubor Prize for Campus Journalism open for entries

October 1, 2025 Comments Off

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10, 2025— The Centre for Journalism Innovation & Development (CJID) is inviting student journalists from universities and polytechnics across Nigeria to submit their best work for recognition in the 2025 edition of Alfred […]

Youth Digest’s 2025 campus journalism awards open for entries

October 1, 2025 Comments Off

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 14, 2025 — The Youths Digest Campus Journalism Initiative is accepting entries for the 2025 Campus Journalism Awards (CJA). The Campus Journalism Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of student journalists across […]

Campus journalists across West Africa can submit pitches

September 7, 2024 Comments Off

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Next Gen/Campus Reporter project seeks story pitches from campus journalists across West Africa. Selected campus journalists will produce stories on subnational issues, innovative solutions, data stories, investigations, or features. The budget […]

Scholarship for postgraduate diploma at Asian College of Journalism

February 6, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2026 — Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) is offering scholarship for students from Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Financial Multimedia Journalism. The ACJ–Bloomberg Postgraduate Diploma in Business and […]

2026 Climate Investigations Training Scholarship

January 31, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 11, 2026 — The Centre for Investigative Journalism is currently accepting applications for this 2026 Climate Investigations Training Scholarship. The scholarship will provide 10 experienced journalists, who want to upskill and use investigative […]

International Media Studies master’s degree scholarship programme

December 31, 2025 Comments Off

DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2026 — Journalists can apply for this International Media Studies master’s degree scholarship programme in Bonn, Germany. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships, in partnership with Deutsche Welle (DW-Akademie Bonn) […]

Safe Haven Fellowship for journalists, scholars, artists, writers at risk of war

February 11, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2026 — Scholars, writers, artists and journalists at risk due to conflict or war can apply for the Safe Haven Fellowship. The Safe Haven Fellowship Programme aims to protect scholars, journalists, writers […]

Reuters Institute’s journalist fellowship programme

February 6, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 13, 2026 — Mid-career journalists can apply for the 2026–27 Journalist Fellowship Programme at the Reuters Institute. Reuters Institute’s fellowship offers journalists the opportunity to take time away from their newsrooms to explore […]

2026 Club of Rome communications fellowship

January 22, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 20, 2026 —Applications are currently open for the 2026 Club of Rome Communications Fellowship. This Communications Fellowship is a seven-month mentoring programme aimed at increasing the diversity of voices covering sustainability issues and […]

CJID’s workshop on investigative journalism, newsroom sustainability, human rights reporting

February 12, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2026 — Journalists and newsrooms in Southern Nigeria are invited to apply for this two-day workshop on investigative journalism, newsroom sustainability and human rights reporting. The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development […]

CJID’s capacity building on platform accountability reporting fellowship

January 31, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 13, 2026 — The Centre for Journalism, Innovation and Development (CJID) invites journalists to apply for this three-day capacity building on platform accountability reporting fellowship. Applicants must be practicing journalists and must demonstrate […]

YouthHubAfrica media internship programme open for applications

January 29, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 18, 2026 — YouthHubAfrica Media Internship Programme (MIP) is open to Abuja-based young creatives who want to build in-demand 21st-century digital media and employability skills. If you are a young graduate interested in […]

Global Media Defence Fund opens for proposals

December 22, 2025 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JANUARY 2, 2026 — The Global Media Defence Fund by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is accepting proposals for partnerships. This Call seeks to provide financial support to local, regional, […]

UNESCO’s Global Media Defence Fund open for proposals

November 20, 2025 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JANUARY 2, 2026 — The Global Media Defence Fund of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is accepting proposals. This call seeks to provide financial support to local, regional, and global not-for-profit […]

IWMF’s Kim Wall Memorial Fund for women, nonbinary journalists

November 11, 2025 Comments Off

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 7, 2025 — The International Women Media Foundation (IWMF)’s Kim Wall Memorial Fund will provide $5,000 grants to journalists. The grant will fund women or nonbinary reporters covering subcultures and the undercurrents of […]

Back to the root: My return to the studio for value addition
March 14, 2023 Comments Off on Back to the root: My return to the studio for value addition
By Jamiu Folarin— On Wednesday 8th February 2023, after completing a ten-day intensive training ahead of a national assignment, I was about to leave for another engagement when I received a call from Dr Niran Malaolu, [...]
My passion for journalism supersedes my academic pursuit ― Abe, best campus journalist in Ogun
December 24, 2021 Comments Off on My passion for journalism supersedes my academic pursuit ― Abe, best campus journalist in Ogun
Winning ‘Campus Journalist of the Year’ award came as a surprise ― Ishaq-Ringim
December 21, 2021 Comments Off on Winning ‘Campus Journalist of the Year’ award came as a surprise ― Ishaq-Ringim

MIT Technology Review seeks pitches from freelance writers
October 29, 2025 Comments Off on MIT Technology Review seeks pitches from freelance writers
MIT Technology Review is accepting pitches from freelance writers of all skill levels and from all backgrounds. Priority will be given to writers with backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in technology and science journalism, and [...]
Call for pitches: Climate Home News seeks stories on mineral supply chains
September 7, 2025 Comments Off on Call for pitches: Climate Home News seeks stories on mineral supply chains
Climate Home News seeks pitches from freelance journalists, others
August 12, 2025 Comments Off on Climate Home News seeks pitches from freelance journalists, others

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