Before you can earn as a content creator in Nigeria, there are several platforms you need to join, and the most important thing about joining this platforms is to understand how best you can use them to your advantage.

In this article, I am going to give a list and try to explain to the best of my knowledge 13 most ouutstanding platforms that will enable you to earn as a content creator, but this does not mean that you need to join all the 13 because if you really understand how to utilize, even one of these platforms, you will make so much money than attempting to join all 13.

If you seek my advice on how many of these platforms you will need to join I will firmly advice you to join at least 3 to 4, and this will help you to focus all your time and energy as well as avoid the distractions that could make you become a jack of too many trades but master of none.

Your ability to make money on any of these platforms will first and foremost depend on your ability to meet their respective requirements for earning while maintaining their community guidelines.

Also, how knowledgeable you are in using them, coupled with the kind of content you are creating will also play an important role if you want to get paid on these platforms.

For this reason,I will concentrate on helping you to understand all the requirements needed to monetize these platforms as well as the kind of offers each of them are giving for you to earn.

So without any further ado, come with me as I explore these 13 platform s that pays content creators in Nigeria.

13 platforms that pays content creators in Nigeria.

The 13 platforms that pay content creators in Nigeria are:

1. YouTube.
2. TikTok.
3. Facebook.
4. LinkedIn.
5. Instagram.
6. Twitter
7. Google AdSense.
8. YouTube Partner Program.
9. Gumroad
10. Substack
11. Patreon
12. Teachable
13. Ko-fi.

1. YouTube.

To me, YouTube is the number one platform that pays content creators in Nigeria because when you compare the revenue you are generating on YouTube with other platforms you will realize that they pay most.

So for the fact that YouTube pays most, not minding the kind of content you are creating is why I always advice content creators to target YouTube monetization more than the rest.

YouTube’s monetization requirement looks simple but I can beat my chest and tell you that it’s the hardest and after reading my point below you will accept this fact with me.

Now YouTube expects you to have 1,000 subscribers and 4,00 watch hours within 365 days, i.e. a one-year duration.

Now why I say that their monetization is hard is because, YouTube allows people who are not even signed-up to their platform to watch videos, and and as a non-member these kinds are not allowed to subscribe to any channel they might find interesting.

And  the reason why people are not signed to YouTube is because YouTube does not have a direct sign-up area or button, rather people are expected to sign-up for a gmail address and after logging in with their phones, they can go to YouTube and create a channel which will allow them own a YouTube account.

That is why you will discover that your post might have 100,000 views and only 50 of those watching may end up subscribing to your channel.

This then akes it hard for people to meet YouTube monetization as they expect, but once you are able to meet up their requirement and join their program you will go on to enjoy the following monetization options:

1. Advertising revenue.
2. Channel membership.
3. Super Chat & Super Stickers
4. YouTube Premium revenue
5. Shopping feature

2. TikTok.

TikTok is my second most prepared okatform that pays content creators in Nigeria and what I like most about TikTok is the fact hat you don’t need to choose a niche and make long videos before you can get monetized and start earning from TikTok.

TikTok monetization requirements says that a user must be at least 18 years above and have a minimum of 10,000 followers, 100,000 video views in the last 30 days, i.e. a month, post at least 3 videos within 28 days and have more than a hundred thousand plus likes on your videos within the same 28 days.

It is however worth noting that, there are some monetization methods that will require you to have more followers, an example is the creativity program which requires you to have 100,000 followers.

Below are some of the methods that will allow you to earn as a content creator on TikTok:

1. Brand partnerships
2. Selling products and services.
3. Tipping platforms
4. Patreon account promotions.
5. Growing and selling TikTok accounts.

3. Facebook.

Owned by Meta Digital company, Facebook is another platform that pays content creators in Nigeria even though some of their offers are not yet allowed in Nigeria, you can weather it by adding someone in an eligible country as an admin.

As with other platforms you need to be 18 years and above to be eligible to earn on Facebook.

Facebook monetization requirements begins with having 5,000 to 10,000 followers on your Facebook page.

Your engagement metrics also matters as they expect you to have at least 30,000 one-minute views on live videos within 60 days.

Their monetization offers are:

1. In-stream ads.
2. Subsctiption.
3. Brand collaborations.
4. Live videos which allows you to earn stars and virtual gifts.

4. LinkedIn.

The foourth platform on my list that will allow you to get paid as a content creator in Nigeria is LinkedIn.

However, LinkedIn does not offer a “pay for post” model as some other platforms do but you can earn directly on LinkedIn if you are able to build a strong professional presence and level your platform for some income generating opportunities that will offer theirselves.

Some of these opportunities includes but not limited to:

1. Freelancing.
2. Consulting.
3. Brand collaborations.
4. Affiliate marketing.
5. Sponsored posts etc.

5. Instagram.

Instagram is also owned by Meta and it is another platform that pays content creators in Nigeria.

To be eligibel for Instagram monetization, you must be 18 years old and above, and below is their offers and other eligibility requirements.

1. For Instagram Subscriptions, you are expected to have at least 10,000 followers and avoid focusing on children’s content.
2. To earn Instagram Badges, you must also have 10,000 followers.
   
   
   
3. For Instagram Gifts, you must have at least 500 followers.
4. And Instagram Sponsored Post requires you to have at least 1,000 engaged followers.

Instagram will also allow you to earn on their platform by selling digital products.

6. Twitter.

Twitter is another platform that allows content creators in Nigeria to earn money through the various monetization options they offer which includes:

1. Sponsored tweets.
2. Affiliate marketing.
3. Paid partnerships.
4. Selling your products and services.

To earn on Twitter you must have an X premium account that adhere to their community guidelines and principles as well as have at least 500 followers and generate 5 million or more impressions in the last three months.

7. Google AdSense.

As a content creator in Nigeria, you can get paid by joining Google AdSense program.

Google AdSense is a monetization program that partners with content creators who have websites or apps to showcase adverts on their platforms and eaqrn money when people are viewing as weill as clicking through the provided links to engage with their customers business.

To earn from Google AdSense as a content creator will therefore require you to have a website or app that has the required number of high-quality content that has lots of engagements from your visitors.

One of their requirements also states that your website or app must be at least 6 months old.

8. YouTube Partner Program.

This program will allow yu as a content creator in Nigeria to earn through ads, memberships, and more

9. Gumroad

Gumroad is a platform that will allow you to sell digital products directly to your audiences and make money as a content creator in Nigeria.

10. Substack.

Substack is a platform that enables content creators, to monetize their newsletters through subscriptions.

You can follow the link below to learn more about hw to earn on this platform.

Substack.

11. Patreon

This platform offers monthly payments from fans in exchange for exclusive content.

Teachable

You can use teachable as a content creator in Nigeria to sell your online courses and knowledge-based content and make money.

13. Ko-fi

Will allow you as a content creator in Nigeria to get a one-time payments or monthly subscriptions from fans.