35 publications paying for investigative reporting & journalism

With many outlets paying upwards of $1/word.

Want to pitch an investigative feature but not sure where to start?

Today we’re sharing a new roundup of publications that pay for deep, rigorous reporting, from major magazines and digital investigations units to nonprofit newsrooms and specialist outlets.

Whether you focus on systems, institutions, labour, culture, tech, or politics, you’ll find places here that value original reporting, sharp analysis and stories that hold power to account.

Each listing includes pay details, links to guidelines or mastheads, and insight into what editors are actually looking for. Though you should note, for some publications you may still need to dig to find the correct editor or reporting desk contact.

If you have insights into specific pay rates, or if you’ve been offered different terms than those listed here, please let me know by replying to this email or by messaging me on Substack.

35 publications paying for investigative reporting & journalism