2025 FIJ-Adegbite Fellowship Opens: A Golden Opportunity for Young Nigerian Journalists
Young journalists in Nigeria can now apply for a fully funded, one-year investigative journalism fellowship supported by the U.S. Consulate in Lagos.
Are you a young Nigerian journalist eager to sharpen your investigative reporting skills and make national impact? The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), in partnership with the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, has officially opened applications for the 2025 Adejumobi Adegbite Fellowship.
This prestigious, one-year programme is designed to empower emerging reporters through hands-on training in investigative, multimedia, and data-driven journalism. The fellowship honours the memory of Adejumobi Adegbite, a highly respected journalist and former U.S. Consulate Information Specialist who passed away in July 2023.
What You’ll Gain
Ten selected fellows will receive:
- Mobile journalism equipment to enhance field reporting
- Mentorship from award-winning investigative journalists
- Editorial support to produce and publish hard-hitting stories that serve the public interest
The fellowship isn’t just training—it’s a launchpad for young reporters ready to expose the truth and hold power to account.
Are You Eligible?
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens
- Have no more than five years of journalism experience
- Work as full-time, part-time, freelance journalists or interns
- Be resident in Nigeria
- Not have participated in any U.S. government exchange programme
- Submit two investigative stories published between May 2023 and May 2025
Note: Feature articles, opinion pieces, and analysis stories will not be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates must be available for:
- An in-person opening session in Lagos
- Two virtual training sessions
- A closing event at the end of the programme
How to Apply
To apply, send the following documents to [email protected] on or before Monday, 26 May 2025:
- Two published investigative stories
- A personal statement (maximum 1,000 words) detailing your passion for journalism and how the fellowship fits into your career goals
- A detailed CV outlining your professional experience
For full details, visit the FIJ Fellowship announcement page.
Why This Matters
In a time when misinformation spreads fast and ethical journalism is more important than ever, this fellowship offers a unique chance for Nigeria’s next generation of reporters to learn, grow, and lead.
If you’re ready to take your journalism career to the next level, this could be your moment.
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