93% of Nigerians use AI tools well above global average — Google

Google says Nigerians are not just embracing artificialintelligence (AI) but are leading the charge globally. In its report on Tuesday, titled “Our Life with AI:Helpfulness in the Hands of More People,” Google said Nigerians are using AItools for everything from education to entrepreneurship, showing immenseoptimism for the technology’s future. The survey found that 88 percent of Nigerian adults haveused an AI chatbot — an 18-point increase from 2024 and well above the globalaverage of 62 percent. Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s communications and publicaffairs manager for West Africa, said the findings highlight how Nigerians areusing AI creatively to unlock new opportunities. “It’s inspiring to see how Nigerians are creatively andpurposefully using AI to unlock new opportunities for learning, growth, andeconomic empowerment,” Kola-Ogunlade said. “This report doesn’t just show high adoption rates; it tellsthe story of a nation that is actively shaping its future with technology,using AI as a tool to accelerate progress and achieve its ambitions. We’recommitted to ensuring that AI remains a helpful and accessible tool foreveryone.” The report said that while learning is now the primaryglobal use of AI, Nigerians are extending its use to personal and professionaldevelopment. According to Google, 93 percent of Nigerians use AI tools tolearn or understand complex topics, compared with 74 percent globally. The report also found that 91 percent rely on AI to supporttheir work, while 80 percent use the technology to explore new businessopportunities or career change — nearly double the global average of 42percent. The study said about 91 percent of respondents believe AI isimproving how people learn and access information, compared with about 65percent globally. “95% believe university students and educators are likely tobenefit from AI,” the report said.“Compared to the rest of the world, Nigerians aresignificantly more optimistic about the potential of AI.” The report also showed that about 80 percent of Nigeriansare more excited than concerned about the possibilities of AI, compared with anear-even global split of 53 percent excited and 46 percent concerned. Google added that the excitement climbs to 90 percent amongNigerians who use AI “a lot” in their daily lives.

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