Centre For Broadcast Investigative Journalism (Cbij)

https://thecbij.org/
The Centre for Broadcast Investigative Journalism (CBIJ) is a mission-driven media organisation focused on producing high-impact investigative journalism that interrogates power, exposes systemic failures, and amplifies voices that are routinely excluded from mainstream media narratives. . As an investigative media non-profit organization we are structured to withstand complex, high-risk reporting environments, particularly across Nigeria and the wider Sahel and Lake Chad regions. Our works prioritizes underserved, conflict-affected, and climate-vulnerable communities where weak governance, insecurity, and institutional neglect intersect. Through broadcast, long-form investigations, and documentary storytelling, this organization translates deeply technical issues—such as climate shocks, humanitarian failures, public health breakdowns, and corruption—into accessible, evidence-based narratives that inform citizens and decision-makers alike. The organization’s editorial approach is grounded in rigorous field reporting, data-driven analysis, and human-centered storytelling. CBIJ journalists work closely with local communities, frontline workers, and experts to document lived events while triangulating findings with official records, satellite data, open-source intelligence, and policy documents.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abuja, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2024
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Environment
Migration
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
30,000
Twitter number of followers:
24
Instagram number of followers:
3,627
YouTube number of followers:
203

Management and team

Founders

Female:
4
Male:
3
Founders:
Olowa Oluwaseun Adekunle Adeyemi Alaba Adeyemi Tawio Raheem Oyimkansola Farinnako Odion Naomi Adeola Okunade
Directors:
Olawa Seun Odion Naomi Adeola Okunade Farinnako Oyimkansola

Team

Full-time employees:
13
Part-time employees:
4
Freelancers or consultants:
3
Volunteers:
2

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit

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