Grants

Apply for grants at Fund for Investigative Journalism

The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) is offering grants to journalists for the production of impactful investigative stories. Freelance journalists, staff reporters and media outlets are eligible for grants, and their investigations can be for […]

Latest Opportunities

Deutsche Welle is hiring Lagos correspondent

DEADLINE: APRIL 6, 2025 — Deutsche Welle is hiring a Correspondent for its DW Bureau Lagos on a two-year freelance contract basis. The correspondent’s duties include reporting and analysis on current events in West Africa, […]

Fellowships

African Liberty Writing Fellowship opens for applications

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2025 — Young African writers are invited to apply for the 2025/26 African Liberty Writing Fellowship. African Liberty Writing Fellowship is a highly competitive, 12-month paid fellowship that equip fellows with the […]

Fellowships

2025 Kwame Karikari Fact-checking and OSINT Fellowship

DEADLINE: MARCH 30, 2025 — Applications are now open for the 2025 Kwame Karikari Fact-checking and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Fellowship. The fellowship is facilitated by DUBAWA and the Digital Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Information […]

Awards

Media Recognition Awards on diabetes, hypertension coverage

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 30, 2025 — The Merck Foundation is seeking applications for its Media Recognition Awards for the coverage of Diabetes and Hypertension. Journalists from print, online, radio and multimedia platforms are encouraged to apply to […]