CJID Opens Applications for Climate-Agricultural Reporting Training 2026
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has opened applications for its CJID Climate-Agricultural Reporting Training 2026. This two-day virtual program targets journalists, editors, and civil society communicators. The deadline is March 16, 2026. It focuses on the intersection of climate change and agriculture in Nigeria. This article covers eligibility, the application process, benefits, and why the training matters.
Climate change disrupts farming in Nigeria in big ways. Floods ruin crops. Droughts dry up fields. Desertification spreads across land. Pest outbreaks hit harder. Food prices swing wildly. Agriculture gives jobs to many Nigerians. Smallholder farmers grow most of the nation’s food.
Smallholder farmers produce 60-70% of Nigeria’s food supply.
These farmers face high risks from climate shocks. Strong reporting can highlight their struggles and push for solutions.
The program builds skills for journalists. It teaches how to cover climate change’s effects on farming and public policy. Reporters learn investigative methods. They also use community-centered approaches. This helps create accurate, data-driven stories that matter.
Here are the eligibility criteria:
- Be based in Nigeria and work with a credible media platform that reaches nationally or in the sub-region.
- Have proven experience in investigative, accountability, or data journalism.
- Show interest and experience in agriculture, climate, or development reporting.
- Commit to producing and publishing stories within the set timeline.
These rules ensure participants can deliver strong work.
Follow these steps for the application process:
- Submit a climate-agriculture story pitch using the CJID pitch template.
- Newsroom applicants must go through an editor or newsroom manager.
- Freelancers need to provide links to previously published relevant work.
- Complete the official application form.
- Joint applications allow up to three people per team, but only the lead applicant attends the training.
Teams make applications stronger, but keep groups small.
The training offers clear benefits:
- A two-day intensive session on climate-agriculture reporting.
- Mentorship from investigative journalism experts.
- Editorial support to improve and publish stories.
- Commissioning grants for selected reports.
- Access to CJID’s Climate-Agriculture Reporting Network.
Female journalists and persons with disabilities get strong encouragement to apply. These perks help reporters do better work.
Apply through the official CJID application form. This falls under CJID’s Agricultural Reporting and Climate Change Project. Check it now for full details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the CJID training?
Journalists based in Nigeria with experience in investigative or data journalism and interest in agriculture or climate reporting can apply.
How do I apply for the training?
Submit a story pitch using the CJID template, complete the official form, and provide links to past work if freelancing.
What benefits does the training offer?
Participants get intensive sessions, expert mentorship, editorial support, commissioning grants, and network access.
When is the application deadline?
Applications close on March 16, 2026.