Journalists should seize these game-changing 2026 opportunities—from SJN training and UN fellowships to grants, awards, jobs, and AI workshops—before March deadlines hit.
Tailored for Nigerian media professionals driving investigative impact, this could be your launchpad to the next big break.
Empower Your Newsroom: Join SJN’s 2026 Train-the-Trainers Programme
[Deadline: March 1] The Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) has launched its 2026 Train-the-Trainers (ToT) programme, targeting journalism trainers, editors, reporters, media experts, and educators eager to lead solutions journalism initiatives.
This online cohort equips participants with skills to teach rigorous, evidence-based reporting on how communities respond to problems, fostering impactful storytelling worldwide.
Programme Highlights
Sessions span five days (March 25, 27, 30, April 1, and 3, 2026), blending core solutions journalism training with teaching strategies tailored to local contexts.
Participants explore the four key criteria of solutions journalism, global case studies, practical exercises, and goal-setting to integrate it into newsrooms, classrooms, or journalist communities.
Who Should Apply
Ideal for those already training journalists or keen to start, the programme supports accreditation as an SJN trainer upon completion.
It’s open globally, with past cohorts including diverse professionals like Daniel Adaaja and Mwangi Eliud Kahiga who adapted solutions journalism locally.
Key Dates and How to Apply
Applications close March 1, 2026. Click here to apply:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeG_83ZuD-eJqqZKgkEuKO5zA8v0AcWzNIMxC5PjwZ-7x432A/viewform
Unlock Global Impact: Apply for the 2026 Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship
[Deadline: April 3, 2026] The United Nations’ Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship (RAF) for 2026 offers young journalists a behind-the-scenes look at UN operations, honouring Reham Al-Farra, a Jordanian UN officer killed in 2003.
Running four weeks from September to October 2026, it could be fully virtual, hybrid, or in-person, enabling coverage of the UN General Assembly and networking with global peers.
Who Qualifies and Benefits
Open to full-time journalists aged 22-35 from developing countries and economies in transition, like Nigeria, Afghanistan, and Albania—freelancers qualify with press accreditation.
Fellows gain exclusive briefings, senior official interviews, and skills to promote UN understanding back home, boosting careers through high-impact reporting.
Application Essentials
Submit five recent work samples on UN/priority issues (any language), English CV, passport/ID copy, and two references via the UN form.
English fluency is required for participation, with geographic diversity and gender balance prioritized.
Deadline and Action Steps
Applications close April 3, 2026—apply now at un.org/en/raf
This fellowship aligns with investigative and public interest journalism, ideal for advancing global accountability reporting. #
Climate Stories: Enter the 2026 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards
[March 31, 2026] The Covering Climate Now (CCNow) Journalism Awards for 2026 celebrate top-tier climate reporting amid global challenges, now in their sixth year with entries open worldwide.
Journalists from all outlets and freelancers can submit 2025-published work across 14 subject-based categories like solutions, justice, health, and more—no entry fee required.
Key Categories and Eligibility
Work must focus on climate change (not just environment), with flexibility for 2025 series including minor 2024/2026 pieces in select categories.
Submission Details
Enter via coveringclimatenow.org by March 31, 2026, 11:59pm US Eastern Time, showcasing rigorous, diverse climate narratives that inspire action. #
2026 McGraw Business Journalism Fellowship Now Open
[Deadline: April 13, 2026] The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism offers 2026 fellowships with grants up to $15,000 plus editorial support for in-depth enterprise and investigative stories on economic, financial, or business topics.
Ideal for experienced journalists tackling high-impact angles like federal policy shifts under the current U.S. administration, health care economics, or corporate accountability—no business beat required.
Who Can Apply
Open to freelancers and staff with at least five years’ experience, across text, audio, video, or multimedia formats.
Diverse backgrounds encouraged, including generalists covering education, environment, or inequality; U.S. publication preferred for international applicants.
Pitch and Timeline
Submit a focused 3-page story proposal via online form by April 13, 2026—demonstrate preliminary reporting to show feasibility.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.mcgrawcenter.org/the-harold-w-mcgraw-jr-business-journalism-fellowships/
Daily Trust Seeks News Editor
Daily Trust, a leading Nigerian newspaper, is recruiting a News Editor to spearhead its converged newsroom, integrating AI tools for dynamic editorial operations.
This key role demands a seasoned leader to manage cross-functional teams, drive breaking news, and uphold journalistic integrity across print, digital, and broadcast platforms.
Role and Responsibilities
Oversee daily news planning, story assignments, and content editing in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy and ethical standards. You will coordinate enhanced workflows, mentor reporters, monitor audience trends, and deliver high-impact coverage on politics, business, and public interest issues vital to Nigeria.
Qualifications Needed
Candidates need a journalism degree, 5+ years in newsrooms (editing experience preferred), strong leadership, AP style proficiency, and digital tool savvy.
Proven ability to handle deadlines, breaking news, and team management under pressure is essential, with flexibility for irregular hours.
How to Apply
Submit your application via career.dailytrust.com/job/news-editor/ #
Pulitzer Center Opens Journalism Grants for Impactful Reporting
The Pulitzer Center invites proposals for reporting grants to support in-depth journalism on underreported issues, especially those affecting sub-Saharan Africa like water, sanitation, climate resilience, maternal health, and education.
These ongoing grants prioritize wide-reaching stories that influence policy and community behaviour, welcoming freelancers, staff journalists, and newsrooms worldwide across print, multimedia, and video formats.
Eligibility and Focus Areas
Open to diverse applicants including underrepresented voices, grants fund ambitious projects but exclude books, films, salaries, equipment, or routine news—emphasis on creative distribution to affected communities.
Special calls target climate-labour intersections (deadline March 6, 2026) and environmental governance, aligning with investigative priorities in Nigeria.
How to Apply
Submit via pulitzercenter.org’s online form with project details—no fixed budget, rolling deadlines for most, notifications within weeks.
Pulitzer Center’s Journalism Grants for Underreported Stories
The Pulitzer Center is actively inviting proposals for journalism grants to spotlight underreported issues, with a special focus on sub-Saharan Africa topics like water, sanitation, climate resilience, maternal health, education, land degradation, and coastal erosion.
These grants support impactful, wide-reaching projects by freelancers, newsrooms, and diverse journalists worldwide, emphasizing stories that drive policy change and community improvements—perfect for Nigerian investigative work on governance and economics.
Grant Details and Budgets
Funding ranges from $5,000–$15,000, covering travel, local partners, translators, data analysis, and visualization, but not stipends or equipment.
Payments split 50/50 upon contract and final submission; special calls include climate-labour intersections (due March 6, 2026) and environmental transparency/governance (due February 28, 2026).
Application Process
Apply online at pulitzercenter.org/grant-application with a 250-word pitch, reporting plan, editor commitments, budget, 3 work samples, references, and CV—English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, or Bahasa accepted. #