Local Journalism Project (LPJ)

Local stories deserve the resources to become trusted public knowledge.

The Local Journalism Project supports deeper, fact-based reporting and gives future media professionals a place to learn by doing.

Journalists and students learning together during a local journalism session

Why it matters

When local news disappears, communities lose a shared record of what is happening around them. The project responds by strengthening the people, tools, and partnerships needed for local reporting to thrive.

Our focus is practical: support news production, connect emerging journalists with experienced mentors, and make space for research that serves communities in Nigeria and beyond.

What the project enables

Local reportingIn-depth stories across digital and print platforms.

Student newsroom learningCollege-led reporting that fills gaps in local coverage.

Research and public dialogueReports, podcasts, and conversations about the future of local news.

Help expand the local news ecosystem.

MEDIA is looking for journalists, editors, multimedia producers, educators, and partners who want to strengthen community-focused reporting in Nigeria.

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Be part of the change

Empower media literacy. Defend press freedom. Support ethical journalism — as a volunteer, donor, or advocate.

Local Journalism Project (LPJ)

Local stories deserve the resources to become trusted public knowledge.

Why it matters

What the project enables

Help expand the local news ecosystem.

Be part of the change

Volunteer

Donate

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