Social media has become a classroom, marketplace and potential source of fame and income for many Nigerian children and teenagers. However, behind the likes and viral videos lie risks including scams, exploitation, cyberbullying, privacy violations and dangerous relationships with strangers met online. Nigeria's digital population is expanding rapidly, with DataReportal estimating 109 million internet users at the end of 2025 and 47.8 million social media user identities in October 2025. The report highlights the tension between opportunity and danger for young digital creators.
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