The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) Climate-Agricultural Reporting Training 2026

Application Process

Applications are now open for the 2026 Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) Climate-Agricultural Reporting Training. The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), under its Agricultural Reporting and Climate Change Project, invites journalists, editors, and civil society communicators to apply for a two-day virtual training and story lab on climate–agricultural reporting.

As climate change continues to disrupt agricultural systems across Nigeria and the wider sub-region through floods, droughts, desertification, pest outbreaks, and food price volatility, the need for accurate, data-driven, and solutions-oriented reporting has become more urgent than ever. Agriculture employs a significant share of the population, and smallholder farmers produce an estimated 60–70% of Nigeria’s food supply, yet they remain highly vulnerable to climate shocks.

This program aims to strengthen the capacity of journalists to report on the intersection of climate change and agricultural productivity, and public policy using investigative and community-centered approaches.

• This call is open to reporters, editors, and media-focused CSOs with experience in public interest reporting.
• Joint applications (maximum of three applicants per team) are welcome.
• Interested applicants must submit a climate–agriculture story pitch using the CJID pitch template.
• Applications from newsrooms must be submitted through an editor or newsroom manager.
• Freelance journalists must provide links to previously published work demonstrating relevant experience.
• All applicants must complete the official application form.
• For successful team applications, only the lead applicant will attend the virtual training

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be based in Nigeria, work with a credible media platform with national or sub-regional reach
• Show proven experience in investigative, accountability, and data journalism
• Demonstrate interest and experience in agriculture, climate, or development reporting.
• Commit to producing and publishing their stories within the agreed timeline.

Benefits

• Participation in a two-day intensive climate–agriculture reporting training
• Mentorship from experts in investigative journalism
• Editorial support to refine and publish your stories
• Commissioning grants for selected investigative reports
• Access to CJID’s Climate–Agriculture Reporting Network

Female journalists and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deadline

Application Deadline: 16th March, 2026