WSCIJ Invites Applications for CMEDIA Local Journalism Training

About the role

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is hosting a local journalism training focused on strengthening accountability reporting and fostering collaboration at the sub-national level.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen practical approaches to accountability reporting
• Build collaborative networks to drive sustained impact
• Gain insights into working across newsrooms
• Learn to follow stories beyond initial publication
• Deepen public interest reporting within communities
• Understand and adopt the R.U.S.H. (Report Until Something Happens) framework

Requirements

• Currently working in local or sub-national media (radio, TV, print, or digital)
• An interest in accountability and public-interest reporting
• A willingness to collaborate with other journalists and newsrooms
• Availability to participate in the training on the scheduled date

Qualifications

There are no specific qualifications mentioned for this training.

Skills

• Strong investigative skills
• Collaboration and networking abilities
• Public interest reporting
• Understanding of the R.U.S.H. framework

Benefits

• Opportunity to learn from experienced journalists
• Networking opportunities with peers from across the country
• Development of practical skills for accountability reporting

Pay

No specific pay details are provided for this training.

Schedule

The training will be held on Thursday, 16 April 2026.

Benefits

• Opportunity to learn from experienced journalists
• Networking opportunities with peers from across the country
• Development of practical skills for accountability reporting

Application

To apply, interested applicants are required to complete a short survey by Thursday, 9 April 2026.