Applications are open for the Naija Feminists Media (NFM) 2026 Editorial Fellowship on Reproductive Health - training 16 African journalists to produce investigative stories on reproductive rights for the #16DaysofActivism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.

Apply by 9 October 2026. The fellowship runs 26 October - 11 December 2026. Fellows publish stories during the 16 Days of Activism.

This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official Naija Feminists Media call. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.

Quick Facts - NFM Editorial Fellowship 2026

Detail	Information
Programme	Naija Feminists Media 2026 Editorial Fellowship on Reproductive Health
Host	Naija Feminists Media (Lagos, Nigeria)
Theme	Reproductive health & rights for #16DaysOfActivism 2026
Cohort size	16 selected journalists / media professionals across Africa
Programme dates	26 October - 11 December 2026
Deadline	9 October 2026
Application	Online form + 200-word reproductive-rights story pitch
Official page	NFM call for applications

About the Fellowship

Reproductive rights enable people to make informed decisions about their bodies and reproduction. Women and girls still face legal, social, cultural, economic, and healthcare barriers. This fellowship equips journalists with tools, knowledge, and mentorship to challenge false narratives and support systemic change through storytelling.

Each fellow produces one original story on reproductive rights - lived realities, contributing factors, barriers to access, and solutions - for publication during the 16 Days of Activism, to educate the public and push for legislative and institutional accountability across Africa.

Focus Areas

Access to reproductive and neonatal healthcare
Safe abortion and related policy contexts
Lived realities and barriers women and girls face
Misinformation, stigma, and harmful narratives around reproductive health

Benefits

Mentorship from seasoned media professionals, healthcare professionals, and reproductive-rights advocates
Publication on Naija Feminists Media - Nigeria’s leading women-focused news platform
Networking with journalists, activists, healthcare professionals, and media leaders
Global visibility through the international #16DaysOfActivism campaign
Certificate of Participation upon completion

Eligibility

Open to journalists and media professionals across Africa
Commitment to gender storytelling and social justice
Passion for challenging harmful narratives
Women are strongly encouraged to apply (per NFM’s fellowship practice)

How to Apply

Prepare a 200-word pitch on a reproductive-rights story you want to pursue.
Submit via the official application form by 9 October 2026.
Review full details on the NFM call for applications.

Contact (from official call): mail@naijafeministsmedia.org.ng · +234 (0) 913 092 0809

Official Links

Call for applications - NFM 2026 Editorial Fellowship

Official application form (Google Forms)

Naija Feminists Media

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FAQs - Naija Feminists Media Editorial Fellowship 2026

When is the deadline?

9 October 2026.

When does the fellowship run?

26 October to 11 December 2026.

How many fellows are selected?

16 journalists / media professionals across Africa.

What must I submit?

An online application including a 200-word pitch on a reproductive-rights story idea.

Where do I apply?

Through the official Google Form linked from the NFM call.

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Naija Feminists Media Editorial Fellowship on Reproductive Health 2026