Debt Accountability Journalism Fellowship 2027 for Nigerian Journalists – YOA

Deadline: November 13, 2026

Applications are open for the Debt Accountability Journalism Fellowship 2027. The International Budget Partnership (IBP) Nigeria, in partnership with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) Nigeria, is organising a Debt Accountability Journalism Fellowship Workshop to strengthen journalists’ understanding of public debt, authorities borrowing, fiscal accountability and the way debt selections have an effect on public providers and residents.

The fellowship is meant for practising journalists who’ve expertise reporting on public finance points, together with authorities budgets, income, public expenditure, procurement, fiscal transparency or accountability within the administration of public assets.

Eligibility

They are trying for journalists who:

• Have skilled expertise, oreferablyat least two years. Established media affiliation is prioritised; freelancers with sturdy reporting information are welcome.
• Have expertise reporting on public finance administration together with budgets, public expenditure, income mobilisation, procurement, fiscal transparency and accountability.
• Work throughout related beats reminiscent of governance, economic system, well being, schooling, infrastructure and agriculture, with exoerience analyzing public funds.
• Have an curiosity in debt accountability, public borrowing, debt administration, legislative oversight and the results on pulic providers and residents. Previous public debt reporting will not be required.
• Work throughout print, on-line/digital, tv, radio and multimedia, together with nationwide, regional and neighborhood media.
• Are ideally aged 25-45, whereas sturdy candidates outdoors this vary could also be thought of.
• Are dedicated to collaborating totally and making use of the training to future reporting.

Application

Applicants shall be assessed based mostly on their skilled expertise, related reporting work, motivation and potential to apply the information gained.

Complete the shape your self. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted with additional particulars.

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For extra info, go to Debt Accountability Journalism Fellowship.