Ikeja Record 2025 Community Report Award (Up to #500,000)

The Ikeja Record, a publication focused on community matters, is pleased to announce the introduction of the Ikeja Record Community Report Award, a new programme designed to highlight untold stories from Lagos communities.

“We believe that powerful storytelling can inspire action and foster understanding,” said Ikeja Record editor, Solomon Elusoji. “Through this award, we aim to support journalists dedicated to uncovering the opportunities and challenges within Lagos communities.”

Benefits of Ikeja Record Community Report Award

This prestigious award provides mid-career journalists with an opportunity to receive  N500,000 to research, develop, and publish impactful stories that bring underrepresented narratives to light.

Requirements for Ikeja Record Community Report Award

The award is open to freelance journalists and those affiliated with media organizations who are passionate about telling stories that drive meaningful community engagement.

Selection Process

The judging panel includes two distinguished Nigerian journalists:

• Festus Iyorah, a widely-published journalist, media consultant and filmmaker. Mr. Iyorah’s work has appeared in publications around the world, including Al Jazeera, The Guardian (UK), and Stanford Social Innovation Review.
• Njideka Agbo, a media consultant, trainer and former editor of Guardian Life Magazine. She has more than a decade of experience telling stories and crafting engaging narratives. Her work has also appeared in Pan African Review.

Entries will be evaluated on originality, relevance, feasibility, and the potential to amplify the voices of Lagos communities. The award reflects Ikeja Record’s commitment to development-driven journalism and its mission to tell stories that matter.

Application Deadline

December 10, 2024

How to Apply

Interested journalists should submit their story pitches, along with a brief bio and two links to previously published work, to info@ikejarecord.com by December 10, 2024. No attachment is required, but the email subject line should include ‘Community Report Award.’

For more details, visit Ikeja Record webpage