Population
237,527,782 (2025)[2]
Market · National
Nigeria
Nigeria is a West African digital and esports market with national competitive-gaming development initiatives. Its commercial and civic ecosystem includes international organizations with local office presence.
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Updated October 5, 2026Market snapshot
Internet use
41.2% (2024)[3]
Share of the population using the internet; not a player or esports-audience count.
Competitive development
National esports pathways[4]
The federation describes national championships, education programmes and international representation.
International office footprint
Global Citizen[1]
The organization lists Nigeria among its office locations.
Market ecosystem
Technology, operators and organizations
References5
- [1]Headquarters — Global Citizen — Global Citizen
- [2]Population, total — Nigeria — World Bank
- [3]Individuals using the Internet (% of population) — Nigeria — World Bank / International Telecommunication Union
- [4]About Us — Esports Federation of Nigeria — Esports Federation of Nigeria
- [5]Lagos Island City Scape.jpg — Wikimedia Commons
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