Call for Applications: West Africa Solutions Journalism Fellowship
Nigeria Health Watch is inviting eligible health journalists across West Africa to apply for the West Africa Solutions Journalism Fellowship. This is a four-month hybrid fellowship running from July to October 2025, designed to empower journalists to produce evidence-based, solutions-oriented stories that highlight successful initiatives within West Africa’s public health sector.
The fellowship combines in-person engagements with virtual workshops, providing a comprehensive learning experience. Applicants should be journalists based in West Africa with strong storytelling skills and a minimum of three years of professional experience. Exceptional early-career reporters are also encouraged to apply.
To apply, candidates must submit a completed application form along with a letter of commitment from their affiliated media organization or, in the case of freelancers, a letter of support.
Fellows will benefit from training, mentorship, editorial assistance, and funding to develop impactful health stories. Additionally, the program aims to build a regional network of changemakers dedicated to improving public health outcomes.
The deadline for applications is 30 May 2025.
For more information and to submit your application, please visit the Nigeria Health Watch website at https://nigeriahealthwatch.
