Feature

AI generated Image of four female and one male young journalists

Press Freedom realities for Young Nigerian journalists 

Risk assessment and appetite, self-regulation and accountability, active struggle, high standard and fact-based reporting were highlights of thoughts shared by young journalists in separate interviews when asked how they feel about practising journalism in a country with sustained press freedom violations. The young journalists are resiliently practising the profession despite the harsh realities of declining

Press Freedom realities for Young Nigerian journalists  Read More »

Nigeria Media Capacity Development Report 2021

Nigeria Media Capacity Development Report is an annual publication of the Media Career Development Network to document various training programmes, activities and resources of media training and support organisations in the country. Click to DOWNLOAD 2021 Media Reports – (1).pdf N CONTENT Introduction 2021 Media NGOs/Institutions programmes Profile Key Quotes from Capacity/Career Development Interview Funders

Nigeria Media Capacity Development Report 2021 Read More »

How campus journalism is thriving in Usmanu Danfodiyo University

Until 2020, the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) did not have a department of Mass communication or offer any media-related course. Notwithstanding, many students of the institution have developed an interest in journalism and excelled in writing for local, national and international media outlets. Through the student-run journalism platform, National Association of Campus Journalists (NACJ)

How campus journalism is thriving in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Read More »

FIJ: Our ups and downs in one year – Soyombo

Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) and Social Justice, on January 20, 2021, marked its one-year anniversary. The online investigative news portal marked its anniversary in a modest office celebration. In a statement titled: “FIJ At One: A message from our editor-in-chief”, ‘Fisayo Soyombo, Editor-in-chief and publisher of FIJ, narrated challenges and achievements, experienced by the

FIJ: Our ups and downs in one year – Soyombo Read More »

journalist

Vacancy: Programme Manager for Journalism projects

A forerunner media-based organisation in the NGO community is currently looking for committed individuals who are goal-oriented and want to build up their career in a high paced, proficient work environment for the position of Programme Manager. Based in Lagos, his responsibilities will include the following; Drive major accountability journalism projects – strategy design, proposal

Vacancy: Programme Manager for Journalism projects Read More »

‘How to win fellowships, get grants and freelance opportunities’

Freelance Investigative and Development Journalist, Kelechukwu Iruoma has won many awards, grants and fellowships for his reports on many local and international platforms. In this online interview with Lekan Otufodunrin, he offers deep insights on his winning streak and what other interested journalists can do to maximise various opportunities.    Congratulations on the Fellowship on

‘How to win fellowships, get grants and freelance opportunities’ Read More »