FIJ Adejumobi Adegbite Fellowship 2025 for Nigerian Journalists
FIJ is now accepting applications for the 2025 Adejumobi Adegbite Fellowship. The one-year programme supports early-career Nigerian journalists with tools, training and mentorship to sharpen their investigative reporting.
The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), in partnership with the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, is now accepting applications for the 2025 Adejumobi Adegbite Fellowship. This one-year programme supports young Nigerian journalists who want to strengthen their skills in investigative, multimedia and data-driven reporting.
Named after Adejumobi Adegbite, a respected journalist and former U.S. Consulate Information Specialist who died in July 2023, the fellowship aims to honour his legacy by building a new generation of ethical and impactful reporters.
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What the Fellowship Covers
Ten selected fellows will receive:
- Mobile journalism gear
- Direct mentorship from experienced journalists
- Support to publish stories that serve the public interest
Who Can Apply
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be Nigerian journalists with no more than five years' experience
- Work full-time, part-time, freelance or as interns in the media
- Reside permanently in Nigeria
- Not have taken part in any U.S. government exchange programme
- Submit two investigative stories published between May 2023 and May 2025
Note: Features, op-eds or analysis pieces will not be accepted.
Shortlisted applicants must attend:
- An opening session in Lagos
- Two online sessions
- A final session at the end of the programme
How to Apply
Send the following to programmes@fij.ng by Monday, 26 May 2025:
- Two published investigative stories
- A personal statement (max 1,000 words) explaining your passion for journalism and how the fellowship will support your career
- A detailed CV
More details are available on the FIJ Fellowship announcement page.
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