Media Career Development specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin offers suggestions on how journalists can get selected for media opportunities, including fellowships and other training programmes. A female journalist once told me how she was accepted for a broadcast training opportunity at RNTC, Netherlands, on her eighth attempt. After applying seven times, she decided not to […]
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The second edition of the #NLNGChangeYourStory workshop for 2026 has held in Lagos with journalists representing diverse media outlets equipped with practical skills in data visualisation, online verification, audience engagement, and managing a strong digital presence. The three-day session according to a statement by Manager, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Nigeria NLG Limited, Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku
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With the right information and a strong commitment to learning, 2026 offers everything you need to become the campus journalist you aspire to be – Shereefdeen Ahmad For years, campus journalism has served as a wellspring, producing outstanding journalists in the Nigerian media landscape. It has expanded beyond the limits of a mere extracurricular
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Journalism in 2026 will reward preparation, humility and adaptability. If you are willing to learn the craft, respect the profession and stay focused on public-interest storytelling, there is still room for you — even if the path in is less predictable than it used to be If you are a graduate hoping to build a
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‘Media careers in 2026 and beyond will belong to those who can adapt their skills without losing their values, who can carry journalistic thinking into spaces where clarity, trust, and meaning are needed most’ For many journalists, the newsroom is not just a workplace. It is an identity because it shapes how you think,
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‘Awards, when they come, if they ever do, simply confirm that the work met a standard of excellence recognised by peers. They do not replace the work. They do not validate one’s humanity. And they certainly do not guarantee longevity. What they can do, when grounded in substance, is amplify credibility, open doors, and accelerate
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‘In 2026, African media careers will increasingly be built as portfolios rather than positions. Professionals will combine podcast production, consulting, training, and content operations into sustainable livelihoods. The newsroom may no longer be the centre of gravity, but it remains a strong foundation’ In 2026, a big question facing African media professionals will not
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‘Journalists should pay attention to emerging trends that have been shaping training opportunities in recent times. They include Rise of Thematic Journalism; Emphasis on Accountability and Ethics; Cross-Border Reporting; Digital and AI Literacy; Community Engagement and AI-powered journalism’ In my over a decade of practising journalism and putting myself out there for media-related opportunities,
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Find yourself and discover your niche, keep building capacity and growing. Leverage the digital media to showcase what you know to do and do not ignore Artificial Intelligence (AI). Explore formats and channels for your media expertise and be bold about giving visibility to what you know to do. A new year, brings with
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Anyone interested in journalism as a livelihood and eager to distinguish themselves in 2026 and beyond, should embrace computer-assisted journalism. Commercial air travel started in 1914. The first two computers were connected in 1969. The first handheld cellular phone call was made in 1973. The first smartphone was released in 1994. A computer AI model
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