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9 journalism opportunities closing in March
These 9 journalism opportunities closing in March offer strong chances to gain funding, recognition and career growth in the media space. These openings are ideal for reporters, editors, trainers and storytellers looking to take on [...]
Grants
Story pitches for CJID’s methane emissions reduction reporting initiative
DEADLINE: MARCH 9, 2026 — The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) invites Nigerian journalists to submit story pitches for the Methane Emissions Reduction Reporting Initiative. Through its Natural Resource and Extractive Programme (NAREP), [...]
Grants
Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant
DEADLINE: MARCH 8, 2026 — The Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant seeks strong, original stories that explore conservation through a human-centred lens. Applications are open to experienced journalists, writers, filmmakers, photographers, audio producers, and multimedia storytellers [...]
Grants
Pulitzer Centre seeks journalism proposals on climate and labour
DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2026 — The Pulitzer Centre is currently accepting ambitious climate and labour reporting proposals from around the world. Grants are open to journalists, writers, photographers, radio and podcast producers, and filmmakers whose [...]
Fellowships
OSINT research fellowship for journalists, researchers in northern Nigeria
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) seeks applications for its OSINT and Conflict Research Fellowship aimed at countering violent narratives in Northern Nigeria. This fellowship, by the Centre for Journalism [...]

9 journalism opportunities closing in March
February 26, 2026 Comments Off on 9 journalism opportunities closing in March
8 media opportunities closing in February
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20 media opportunities you shouldn’t miss in January 2026
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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
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Solutions Journalism Network Awards seek nominations

February 21, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 27, 2026 — The Solutions Journalism Network Awards celebrate outstanding examples of solutions journalism from around the world. The Solutions Journalism Network Awards are open to journalists worldwide. All entrants must submit their […]

2026 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards

February 21, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2026 — Journalists can submit entries for the 2026 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards for excellent reporting on the climate story. Work published or broadcast anytime in 2025 is eligible for this […]

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 […]

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) […]

OSINT research fellowship for journalists, researchers in northern Nigeria

February 25, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) seeks applications for its OSINT and Conflict Research Fellowship aimed at countering violent narratives in Northern Nigeria. This fellowship, by the Centre for Journalism […]

AI Reporting Grants at Tarbell Centre

February 25, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: MARCH 8, 2026 — The Tarbell Centre will offer journalists up to $20,000 grants for original reporting on artificial intelligence and its impacts. Experienced journalists and media creators are welcome to apply for the […]

Mental Health and Climate Change fellowships for international journalists

February 25, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: APRIL 3, 2026 — Journalists from low- and middle-income countries can apply for the Mental Health and Climate Change Fellowships by the Carter Centre. Applicants should express a strong interest in mental health reporting during and […]

2026 Solutions Journalism Network’s train-the-trainers programme

February 21, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2026 — The Solutions Journalism Network’s train-the-trainers programme seeks pitches from journalism trainers, editors, reporters and journalism school educators. Applicants must be interested in or already leading solutions journalism training for journalists. […]

Journalism training for students in Ekiti State

February 18, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 25, 2026 — The Next Gen/Campus Reporter Project of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) invites students in Ekiti State to apply for this journalism training. This journalism training is for […]

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 […]

Story pitches for CJID’s methane emissions reduction reporting initiative

February 25, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: MARCH 9, 2026 — The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) invites Nigerian journalists to submit story pitches for the Methane Emissions Reduction Reporting Initiative. Through its Natural Resource and Extractive Programme (NAREP), […]

Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant

February 25, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: MARCH 8, 2026 — The Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant seeks strong, original stories that explore conservation through a human-centred lens. Applications are open to experienced journalists, writers, filmmakers, photographers, audio producers, and multimedia storytellers […]

Pulitzer Centre seeks journalism proposals on climate and labour

February 25, 2026 Comments Off

DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2026 — The Pulitzer Centre is currently accepting ambitious climate and labour reporting proposals from around the world. Grants are open to journalists, writers, photographers, radio and podcast producers, and filmmakers whose […]

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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