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Journalists can apply for 2026 Fetisov Journalism Awards
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 — Journalists from across the globe are invited to apply for the 2026 Fetisov Journalism Awards (FJA). Interested journalists are required to submit outstanding public-interest reporting published between June 1, 2025, [...]
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Call for Applications: 2026 Nigeria Green Academy
DEADLINE: JUNE 17, 2026 — The Heinrich Böll Stiftung Abuja Office invites applications for the 2026 Nigeria Green Academy, an annual programme for young Nigerians committed to economic, social and political change. Civil society activists, [...]
Grants
AXS Film Fund seeks proposals from documentary filmmakers, nonfiction
DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2026 — AXS Film Fund invites proposals from documentary filmmakers and nonfiction new media creators, with a particular focus on creators of colour living with disabilities. The fund provides awards of up [...]
Latest Opportunities
WSCIJ: Safety workshop for investigative reporters
DEADLINE: JUNE 10, 2026 — The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is accepting applications for its safety workshop for investigative reporters. Senior investigative journalists and editors in Nigeria can apply for the two-day [...]
Latest Opportunities
WSCIJ: Masterclass for editors on funding, partnerships and newsroom resilience
DEADLINE: JUNE 8, 2026 — Local journalism editors in Nigeria can apply for a masterclass on ‘Sustaining Impact: Funding, Partnerships, and Newsroom Resilience’. The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is hosting the masterclass under [...]

Pulitzer Centre’s AI Accountability Fellowships open for proposals
May 31, 2026 Comments Off on Pulitzer Centre’s AI Accountability Fellowships open for proposals
6 media opportunities closing this June
May 30, 2026 Comments Off on 6 media opportunities closing this June
CJID’s storytelling fellowship for environmental journalists in West Africa
May 29, 2026 Comments Off on CJID’s storytelling fellowship for environmental journalists in West Africa
5 media opportunities for journalists in May
April 29, 2026 Comments Off on 5 media opportunities for journalists in May
8 exciting opportunities for journalists in April
March 28, 2026 Comments Off on 8 exciting opportunities for journalists in April
9 journalism opportunities closing in March
February 26, 2026 Comments Off on 9 journalism opportunities closing in March

2021 Fetisov Journalism Awards shortlist

Journalists can apply for 2026 Fetisov Journalism Awards

June 5, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 — Journalists from across the globe are invited to apply for the 2026 Fetisov Journalism Awards (FJA). Interested journalists are required to submit outstanding public-interest reporting published between June 1, 2025, […]

The Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents

May 21, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JUNE 5, 2026 — The Bayeux Calvados-normandy Award for War Correspondents is currently open for applications. The award rewards a report on a conflict situation, or its consequences for civilian populations, or on a […]

2026 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards

May 16, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2026 — Reporters doing work for independent news organisations around the world can apply for the 2026 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards. The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards recognise excellence in science […]

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) […]

Pulitzer Centre’s AI Accountability Fellowships open for proposals

May 31, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JULY 12, 2026 — The Pulitzer Centre is now accepting applications for its fifth cohort of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Accountability Fellowships. Journalists selected for the 10-month-long fellowship will be provided up to $25,000 […]

COP31 Climate Change Media Partnership reporting fellowship

May 29, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JUNE 17, 2026 — The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) is accepting applications for the COP31 CCMP Reporting Fellowship for journalists and creator journalists. This fellowship is for journalists from low- and middle-income countries […]

CJID’s storytelling fellowship for environmental journalists in West Africa

May 29, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JUNE 8, 2026 — The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), in partnership with the UNESCO Global Media Defence Fund (GMDF), invites environmental journalists to apply for its storytelling fellowship. This six-month storytelling […]

Call for Applications: 2026 Nigeria Green Academy

June 5, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JUNE 17, 2026 — The Heinrich Böll Stiftung Abuja Office invites applications for the 2026 Nigeria Green Academy, an annual programme for young Nigerians committed to economic, social and political change. Civil society activists, […]

WSCIJ: Safety workshop for investigative reporters

June 5, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JUNE 10, 2026 — The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is accepting applications for its safety workshop for investigative reporters. Senior investigative journalists and editors in Nigeria can apply for the two-day […]

WSCIJ: Masterclass for editors on funding, partnerships and newsroom resilience

June 1, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JUNE 8, 2026 — Local journalism editors in Nigeria can apply for a masterclass on ‘Sustaining Impact: Funding, Partnerships, and Newsroom Resilience’. The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is hosting the masterclass under […]

AXS Film Fund seeks proposals from documentary filmmakers, nonfiction

June 5, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2026 — AXS Film Fund invites proposals from documentary filmmakers and nonfiction new media creators, with a particular focus on creators of colour living with disabilities. The fund provides awards of up […]

Fund for Investigative Journalism offering grants to journalists, media outlets

May 31, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 — Freelance journalists, staff reporters and media outlets can apply for grants at the Fund for Investigative Journalism to produce impactful investigations. The Fund for Investigative Journalism offers the following category […]

RSF seeks proposals on environmental journalism

May 29, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: May 30, 2026 — Reporters Without Borders (RSF) seeks partnership proposals on environment journalism from organisations and media actors worldwide. The maximum eligible budget for proposals is 20,000€. This call aims to support initiatives […]

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

Submit story pitches to Coda
April 4, 2026 Comments Off on Submit story pitches to Coda
Coda Media, a journalism studio, is accepting pitches for stories that reveal the patterns beneath the headlines. Coda’s journalism tracks global trends that shape local communities through character-driven narratives that connect dots across geographies and [...]
Call for collaborators to develop learning resources and training for investigative journalists
March 15, 2026 Comments Off on Call for collaborators to develop learning resources and training for investigative journalists
MIT Technology Review seeks pitches from freelance writers
October 29, 2025 Comments Off on MIT Technology Review seeks pitches from freelance writers

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