CJID Investigative Reporting Grant

• Eligibility Criteria: Journalists seeking to conduct investigative reporting in Nigeria. Applicants must propose stories related to: Human rights violations Governance failures Threats to democracy Applicants must be able to conduct rigorous, conflict-sensitive investigations. Only complete applications will be considered.
• Type of Funding:  Investigative journalism
• Target Region:Nigeria
• Application Language: Not specified (traditionally English for CJID applications).

Objectives

• Support in-depth, impactful investigative journalism in Nigeria.
• Strengthen democratic resilience by exposing governance failures and abuse of power.
• Promote accountability for human rights violations.
• Encourage journalism that is ethical, conflict-sensitive, and evidence-driven.
• Contribute to public awareness and improved democratic processes.

Project Themes

• Human rights abuses by state or non-state actors
• Corruption and public sector mismanagement
• Electoral misconduct or democratic backsliding
• Security sector accountability
• Access to justice and rule of law
• Abuse of power, exclusion, or discrimination impacting vulnerable groups
• Governance failures affecting communities

Financial Support
Funding amount not specified in the call.
Support covers investigative reporting activities aligned with CJID’s human rights and governance objectives.

Application Deadline: 15 November 2025

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