Membership
Join AFJ to access training, mentorship, safety guidance, legal signposting, and collaborative reporting opportunities alongside peers who understand freelance life.
Member benefits
- Professional development in data and multimedia journalism.
- Peer network and cross-newsroom collaboration.
- Editorial and production support for high-impact stories.
- Invitations to workshops, briefings, and partner events.
- Opportunity to publish on TalkAfrica, AFJ's online publication.
Who should apply
Working or aspiring freelance journalists and independent reporters committed to ethics and public interest storytelling. AFJ may ask for samples of work or references as part of onboarding.
How to apply
Fill out our membership application form to join AFJ. For questions about fees, expectations, or programme schedules, you can still contact the secretariat.
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