Grants

Prime Progress seeks pitches on repressive practices in Africa

Prime Progress is accepting pitches for stories on repressive cultural, religious, and social practices across Nigeria and Africa. Prime Progress seeks stories of victims of repressive practices, such as early child marriage, breast ironing, female genital […]

Fellowships

African curators can submit entries for this fellowship

DEADLINE: JULY 2, 2023 — African curators can submit entries for the Open Country Mag Curatorial Fellowships sponsored by Africa No Filter. The Open Country Mag Curatorial Fellowships will support new projects in a range […]

Awards

Wikimedia Foundation offers awards to African journalists

DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2023 — African journalists living on the continent can self-nominate articles they have written to expand people’s knowledge about Africa. The Wikimedia Foundation launched the inaugural Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards to […]

Grants

Photojournalism grant available for photojournalists worldwide

DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2023 — Photojournalists worldwide can apply for the annual Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant. Three applicants will get $3,000 for their visual reporting projects. The photojournalism grant supports projects by independent photojournalists who are […]

Latest Opportunities

Social Media and Community Manager needed at BudgIt

DEADLINE: MAY 12, 2023 — BudgIt is accepting applications for the position of Social Media and Community Manager in Lagos State, Nigeria. Interested applicants must be skilled in social media, content development, and community management. […]

Conferences & Scholarships

Journalism conference for journalists and delegates from West Africa

The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is hosting the maiden edition of the West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference (WAJIC). CJID invites journalists and delegates from media organisations across West Africa to participate in […]

Latest Opportunities

Reporters, data scientist, others needed at Business Day

Business Day newspapers is accepting applications for these roles: reporters, data scientist, digital subscription sales executive, and social media expert. Graduates of English or Economics with excellent writing and communication skills can apply for the […]

Conferences & Scholarships

UNESCO hosts conference to celebrate World Press Freedom Day

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) invites journalists to attend a hybrid conference to celebrate World Press Freedom Day. Journalists worldwide can attend the UNESCO conference which will hold at the UN […]

Online Journalism Awards
Awards

Journalists can apply for awards for online journalism

DEADLINE: MAY 25, 2023 —The 2023 edition of the Online Journalism Awards (OJAs), is currently open for applications. The awards honour excellence in digital journalism around the world. The OJAs recognise major media, international and independent […]