The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos and the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) have launched the Adejumobi Adegbite Fellowship for Young Journalists, a programme designed to support early-career Nigerian journalists.
The fellowship honours the late Adejumobi Adegbite, a journalist and Information Specialist at the U.S. Consulate Lagos, who passed away in July 2023.
With support from the U.S. Consulate General, the fellowship targets emerging journalists with up to five years of experience across TV, radio, print, and online media. FIJ aims to equip 10 journalists with skills in investigative, multimedia, ethical, and data-driven reporting through workshops and mentorship.
The selected fellows will receive mobile journalism tools, ongoing guidance, and mentorship to help them produce public interest stories.
U.S. Consulate Public Affairs Officer Julie McKay said, “Adegbite was an outstanding journalist and a valuable member of the U.S. Consulate Public Diplomacy Section. We’re grateful to the Foundation for Investigative Journalism for partnering with us to honour Adegbite’s legacy in this meaningful way and for inspiring the next generation of reporters to pursue journalism with integrity and excellence.”
The fellowship is open only to Nigerian journalists who are permanently resident in Nigeria, have less than five years of professional experience, and have published at least two investigative stories within the last 24 months.
Interns, freelancers, and both part-time and full-time media professionals are eligible.
Applicants who have participated in any U.S. government exchange programs are not eligible.
Entries including features, analyses, or op-eds will be disqualified. Short-listed candidates must attend the opening and closing sessions in Lagos, as well as two online sessions.
Interested applicants must submit two published investigative stories, a personal statement of up to 1,000 words outlining their motivations and how the fellowship will advance their career, and a curriculum vitae via email to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) by Monday, May 26, 2025.
