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The Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents
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 [...]
Latest Opportunities
The Whistler newspaper hiring judiciary correspondent
The Whistler newspaper is currently seeking a Judiciary Correspondent. To apply, you must have a minimum of 3-5 years of court/legal reporting experience, a Bachelor’s degree (Law, Mass Communication or Journalism is preferred), and a [...]
Fellowships
The David McClure Public Interest Journalism Fellowship (£15,000 funding)
DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2026 — The Oxford International Centre for Publishing (OICP) seeks applications for the David McClure Public Interest Journalism Fellowship. Non-fiction writers can apply for the annual Public Interest Journalism Fellowship Fund of [...]
Fellowships
Journalists can apply for 2027 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship
DEADLINE: JULY 10, 2026 — Early career journalists can apply for the 2027 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship. The nine-month fellowship has a monthly salary of c.£4,444 per month plus a £1,250 per month living [...]
Latest Opportunities
BBC Yoruba seeks video journalist in Lagos
DEADLINE: MAY 19, 2026 — BBC Yoruba digital service has a role for a video journalist in Lagos. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract until March 31, 2027. Applicants must have successfully completed the mandatory [...]

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
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
November 27, 2025 Comments Off on 9 media opportunities closing in December 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 […]

2026 Kurt Schork Awards open to journalists

May 10, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JUNE 14, 2026 — Applications are currently open for the 2026 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism, an annual programme that recognises courageous reporting on conflict, corruption, injustice and human rights abuses across the world. […]

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) […]

The David McClure Public Interest Journalism Fellowship (£15,000 funding)

May 19, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2026 — The Oxford International Centre for Publishing (OICP) seeks applications for the David McClure Public Interest Journalism Fellowship. Non-fiction writers can apply for the annual Public Interest Journalism Fellowship Fund of […]

Journalists can apply for 2027 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship

May 18, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: JULY 10, 2026 — Early career journalists can apply for the 2027 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship. The nine-month fellowship has a monthly salary of c.£4,444 per month plus a £1,250 per month living […]

Muneer Yakub Next-Gen Fact-check and OSINT Fellowship for student journalists

May 3, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2026 — Student journalists, fact-checkers and OSINT enthusiasts across Nigerian campuses can apply for the maiden Muneer Yakub Next-Gen Fact-check and OSINT Fellowship. The fellowship for student journalists is organised by the National […]

IPC media engagement and capacity building programme for journalists in Ekiti

May 18, 2026 Comments Off

Journalists in Ekiti State can apply for this media engagement and capacity building programme ahead of the off-cycle governorship election. The International Press Centre (IPC) seeks print and online journalists based in Ekiti who will […]

Campus journalism clinic open to Usmanu Danfodiyo University students

April 13, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: APRIL 27, 2026 — Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS), Sokoto State, with an interest in journalism can apply for the Campus Journalism Clinic. Campus Journalism Clinic offers a chance to gain practical skills […]

Apply for CMEDIA local journalism training

April 4, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: APRIL 9, 2026 — The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) CMEDIA Local Journalism Training is open for applications. This training is for journalists who desire to make an impact with their stories. […]

WSCIJ accepting investigative story proposals

April 16, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2026 — Local investigative journalists can propose investigative stories to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). Under WSCIJ’s Collaborative Media Engagement for Development Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA) project, journalists will […]

Africast seeks pitches for accountability stories

April 13, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: ROLLING Africast, a new media startup, is currently accepting pitches for accountability stories under the Civic Media Lab project. Female reporters are encouraged to apply. Pitches can include evidence-based story ideas that expose wrongdoing, […]

Submit proposals on climate resilience, solutions

April 12, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: MAY 25, 2026 — This funding opportunity is for storytellers working on climate resilience and solutions. The National Geographic Society and The Climate Pledge seek to support a global community of explorers producing projects […]

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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