The Journal of West African Languages is published in volumes of two issues per year.
Subscription costs (in US dollars) are:
| One year | Two year discount | |
| Institutions | $60 | £100 |
| Individuals | $35 | $60 |
| African institutions and individuals permanently resident in Africa | $20 | $35 |
Postage and handling rates are included. All issues are sent by surface mail.
Subscriptions can be made online, by post, or through SIL offices in Africa. Academic libraries can subscribe through their regular journal suppliers.