If you're a creator in Nigeria wondering whether short-form video is worth your time, the most important question is simple: how much will you actually get paid?
The answer depends almost entirely on the platform you choose. For Nigeria creators in 2026, the difference between platforms is not small — it can be the difference between a worthwhile side income and near-zero payouts from the same content.
Earnings Per 1,000 Views in Nigeria
| Platform | Revenue Share | Per 1,000 Views (NGN) | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teka | 50–60% | ₦30 – ₦80 | No minimum |
| YouTube Shorts | 45% (Shorts Fund) | ₦12 – ₦30 | 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 hrs |
| TikTok Creator Fund | 3–5% | ₦2 – ₦6 | 10,000 followers |
| Instagram Reels | Variable (bonus only) | Invite only | Invite only |
💡 At 10,000 views per day: a Nigeria creator earns approximately ₦9,000 – ₦24,000 per month on Teka. TikTok's Creator Fund pays the same creator a fraction of that — and only after they have already reached 10,000 followers.
Why the Numbers Are So Different
The gap comes down to one thing: how each platform handles ad revenue.
TikTok's Creator Fund is not a revenue share at all. It is a fixed pool of money distributed across millions of creators. As TikTok's creator base has grown, per-view payouts have dropped. Creators in markets like Nigeria receive especially low rates because the fund does not reflect local advertiser spending.
YouTube Shorts does share real ad revenue, but at a lower rate than long-form content, and the NGN CPM is lower than in Tier 1 markets. The 1,000 subscriber requirement means most new creators wait months before they see a single payment.
Teka shares 50-60% of the actual ad revenue generated on each video. If an advertiser pays to run an ad on your content in Nigeria, you receive 60% of what they paid — in Nigerian Naira, with no conversion fees and no pooling with other creators.
The Eligibility Problem
Monetisation requirements in 2026
YouTube: 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 watch hours or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days. Typically 6–18 months for a new Nigeria creator.
TikTok Creator Fund: 10,000 followers, 100,000 views in 30 days, 18+ years old. Not reliably available to creators in all markets.
Teka: No minimum. Upload your first video and you're eligible immediately. No waiting period, no follower threshold.
Monthly Earnings at Different View Counts
| Daily Views | Teka Monthly (NGN) | YouTube Shorts | TikTok |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 views/day | ₦900 – ₦2,400 | Negligible | Negligible |
| 10,000 views/day | ₦9,000 – ₦24,000 | Low | Very low |
| 50,000 views/day | ₦45,000 – ₦120,000 | Moderate | Low |
Getting Started in Nigeria
Download the Teka app, create a free account, and post your first video. There is no follower threshold and no waiting period. Every ad that plays on your content earns you 50-60% of the advertiser's payment — paid in Nigerian Naira on the 26th of each month via bank transfer in NGN.
See the full breakdown on the Teka Nigeria earning page, or browse all supported countries.
Start earning in NGN
Free to join. No minimum followers. Paid in Nigerian Naira every month.