About this role
FELLOWSHIP ALERT: DEBT ACCOUNTABILITY INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP 2026
The International Budget Partnership (IBP) Nigeria, in partnership with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) Nigeria, invites applications from Nigerian journalists for the Debt Accountability Journalism Fellowship.
The fellowship is a capacity-strengthening programme designed to deepen journalists’ understanding of public debt, government borrowing, debt management and fiscal accountability. It will promote informed, evidence-based reporting on how debt decisions affect public services and citizens across Nigeria.
WHO CAN APPLY?
The fellowship is open to practising Nigerian journalists who:
- Have professional journalism experience, preferably at least two years.
- Have experience reporting on public finance issues, including government budgets, public expenditure, revenue mobilisation, procurement, fiscal transparency and accountability.
- Cover relevant beats such as governance, economy, health, education, infrastructure and agriculture, with experience examining public funds.
- Have an interest in debt accountability, public borrowing, debt management, legislative oversight and the impact of debt on public services and citizens. Previous experience reporting specifically on public debt is not required.
- Work across print, online/digital, television, radio or multimedia platforms, including national, regional and community media.
- Are preferably between 25 and 45 years old, although strong candidates outside this age range may be considered.
- Are committed to participating fully in the programme and applying the knowledge gained to future reporting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Organisers: International Budget Partnership (IBP) Nigeria and Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) Nigeria
- Programme: Debt Accountability Journalism Fellowship
- Workshop Dates: 18th – 19th November 2026
- Target Audience: Practising Nigerian journalists
- Media Affiliation: Established media affiliation is prioritised; freelancers with strong reporting records are also welcome.
- Application Deadline: 13th November 2026