Training

How female journalists can excel, survive in newsrooms

Eunice Ayobami who participated in a  training for entry-level female journalists, writes on the insights shared by the facilitators and lessons learnt by the participants. It was an opportunity for unlearning, learning, and relearning requirements for excelling and overcoming gender limitations in the media industry for entry-level female journalists at the one-day capacity-building workshop held […]

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How to build trust in an age of information manipulation

Journalists, digital creators and everyone involved in disseminating information have been urged to ensure the veracity of their messages. They were advised on strategies to adopt at a one-day workshop organised by FactsMatterNG, a fact-check-based organisation supported by the United States Consulate General, Lagos. According to Hannah Ajakaiye, Team lead, FactsMatterNG and ICFJKnight fellow, “sanitising

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MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES (MAY 31 – JUNE 30, 2023)

For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, below are upcoming ones to apply for. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us:  Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530 DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 Call for Entries! The #KurtSchork Awards in International Journalism recognise excellence in courageous reporting of conflict, corruption

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‘How to attain global relevance in media practice’

The Female Freelancers Federation (FFF), led by Elizabeth Osayande, on May 27, organized its 3rd edition of Media Expose, titled “Gaining Global Relevance via Pitching,” in the ever-evolving world of journalism. Although the webinar was open to all genders, it predominantly attracted female freelance journalists eager to learn about pitching from the award-winning journalist, Kofoworola

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Editor outlines pitching guidelines for story grants

Commissioning Editor, Nigeria at Conversation Africa, Ms Kofoworola Belo-Osagie has outlined basic guidelines for pitching for media grants. Belo-Osagie shared the guidelines and other insights for Gaining Global Relevance through pitching at a webinar organised by the Female Freelance Federation (FFF) on Thursday, May 27, 2023. She said it’s necessary to conduct thorough research and

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Media Programmes & Opportunities (May 8- 31, 2023)

For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, below are upcoming ones to apply for. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us:  Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530   TRAINING Do you wish to sharpen your digital & multimedia skills? @thomfound‘s Journalism Now programme is a series of @TheCPDService

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Media Programmes & Opportunities : May 3-19, 2023

For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, below are upcoming ones to apply for. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us:  Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530 DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 To commemorate this year’s #WorldPressFreedomDay, we are collaborating with @PrimeProgressNG @mediaCareerNGR to discuss the state of press

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‘My takeaways from International Journalism Festival’

West Africa Correspondent of Deutsche Welle (DW), Amaka Okoye who recently attended the International Journalism Festival in Perugia shares her experience and reflections. First, the festival is what any journalist should try and attend in their career lifetime. It was something I have always wanted to attend and when the opportunity presented itself this time,

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Media Programmes & Opportunities: April 25 – May 6, 2023

For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, below are upcoming ones to apply for. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us:  Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530 DURATION: THURSDAY, APRIL 15 – MAY 27 The Campus Reporter Project of @CJIDAfrica has commenced data journalism training for campus journalists,

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Media Programmes & Opportunities: April 17-29, 2023

For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, below are upcoming ones to apply for. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us:  Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530 DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Deadline Alert for investigative journalists in the anti-corruption & foreign investment sector in Nigeria! You have just

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