I’ve come across instances where individuals offer YouTube channels for sale in Nigeria, claiming they have met the monetization requirements. These channels often boast 10,000 watch hours and nearly 2,000 subscribers, and the sellers promise you that you can easily monetize the channel and become rich. Potential buyers are asked to pay a few hundred thousand naira for the channel because the seller will claim that they have too many YouTube channels and they can’t keep posting on the particular channel they want to sell.

 A Warning About These Offers

I’m here to offer some cautionary advice: don’t fall for these seemingly tempting offers. While it might not be what you want to hear, I’ve spent some time in the YouTube game and know how challenging these situations can be. It’s highly unlikely that anyone in their right mind would sell a monetized YouTube channel that’s making them money. And the usual thing that happened is that these people applied for monetization for the channel, YouTube failed to monetize the channel, and now they want to sell off an empty shell to you.

 The Reality Behind the Offers

Other times, the seller might tell you that they have an emergency or a project they need to put the money into. They express a desire to sell one, but this is frequently a fabrication. What you may not realize is that these channels primarily revolve around celebrity news or gists, often using content sourced from Instagram or other platforms without permission. Take for example, Davido posted a video about his twins on Instagram, these guys go and download the content that is not theirs and put it on YouTube.

 The Pitfalls of Using Third-Party Content

Using such third-party content may attract views and subscribers, but it’s almost impossible to monetize these videos. YouTube’s monetization team is extremely vigilant, and they won’t allow you to profit from content you didn’t create yourself. If you don’t own the original video, you’re in danger of being flagged for reusing content. Actually, you are not in danger per se, you will 100% be flagged for reused content. That I can guarantee.

 Navigating the Challenges of Reaction Videos

Reaction videos can work, but they often require you to be visible in the video, reacting to the content. If you merely add a voiceover without showing your face, YouTube will still consider this a reused content. I am saying this now, so you won’t say nobody told you. The only way to make a reaction video that will pass monetization is to have your face, preferably throughout the length of the video, while you are reacting.

 Why You Should Think Twice About Buying

If a channel is genuinely profitable, why would the owner want to sell it? The logic doesn’t add up. While I understand the desire to make money and improve your financial situation, it’s crucial to do so in the right way. Your ability to ask yourself why a person is going to sell your channel will inform your decision.

If the person is able to provide a reasonable answer, then by all means you can arrange for an escrow transaction. I know of a YouTube channel that sold for $100,000. This channel is strong in its niche; they produce good content that others can replicate. The views of the channel tanked soon after the purchase, but with persistence, the new buyer is getting it up once more.

There are niches that lends themselves to this. But celebrity news niches, that can be tough.

 Advice for Aspiring YouTubers

If you’re eager to build a successful YouTube channel and eventually monetize it, it’s best to start from scratch, create your original content, and cultivate your audience over time. While patience is key, the effort you put into creating authentic, unique content can lead to long-term success and financial stability. Don’t be discouraged by the challenges; many successful YouTubers began with small audiences and gradually built their channels through hard work and dedication. I will advise you to start your own channel, and get your hands dirty, but if you want to buy. Please make sure the channel is already monetized and don’t suddenly expect you will start cashing out heavily the next month.

The concept of CPM (Cost Per 1000 ad impressions) is crucial for content creators and website owners in Nigeria. It determines how much advertisers are willing to pay to display ads on your content. In this article, we’ll delve into CPM for both blogs and YouTube channels, specifically in the Nigerian context. I am able to talk about these two concepts because I make money from both my blog and a faceless youtube channel that I own, and over time, I have been able to accurately predict with data, what you can make based on ad views.

CPM for Blogs

What is CPM for Blogs?

CPM, or Cost Per 1000 Impressions, is the metric that advertisers use to gauge the value of ad space on your blog. It could be with regards to how many clicks are made on ads on your blog or how many times people see ads on your blog. In general, advertisers often pay $0.2 for ad clicks on your blog, and this is for advertisers who do pay per click. Other times, advertisers pay for the number of viewed ads, and this is where CPM is applicable to blogs.

Calculating CPM for Blogs

As I have stated, the CPM calculation for blogs in Nigeria depends on how many ad impressions are VIEWED on your blog. If 1,000 people see ads on your blog, you’ve achieved a CPM. This concept is consistent, whether your audience is from Nigeria or other countries. In general, advertisers often pay $2 per 1000 ads that were viewed, and this is how the CPM works for blogs.

CPM for YouTube

Understanding CPM for YouTube

YouTube employs a slightly different approach to CPM. As a video platform, it focuses on playback-based CPM. This means they assess how many ads are shown during video playback rather than just counting the number of video views. This is usually the huge misconception that new YouTubers often have and they see a channel with a huge view and they multiply that view with what they believe is the CPM.

Factors Affecting YouTube CPM

It’s essential to consider that not all video views result in ad impressions. Factors like viewer location and engagement play a significant role in the CPM calculation.

The issue is that YouTubers who are not monetized are never shown the CPM or RPM data, but since I am monetized, I can give you an idea of what you should expect to make, even though most of my YouTube audiences are not even Nigerians.

YouTube CPM in Nigeria

In Nigeria, the CPM for YouTube content varies. It typically falls within the range of $2 to $2.5 for every 1000 ad impressions. However, this figure is influenced by viewers from other countries, which may have higher or lower CPM rates.

Increasing Ad Revenue on YouTube

To boost your ad revenue on YouTube, aim to create longer videos, preferably around eight minutes or more. You can insert multiple ad breaks within these longer videos, increasing the likelihood of viewers encountering ads. While YouTube may not always display all inserted ad breaks, this approach enhances your chances of generating more revenue from your subscribers.

Also, if you can get people in foreign lands to watch your channel, this will generally lead to a higher CPM for your blog.

Conclusion

Understanding CPM is pivotal for bloggers and YouTubers in Nigeria. It’s not solely about views but about ad impressions and how they impact your earnings. By comprehending these concepts and factors, you can make informed decisions to maximize your revenue on both blogs and YouTube channels.

YouTube has become a platform that offers opportunities for people in Nigeria to earn money. But how exactly does YouTube pay its content creators in Nigeria? In this article, we will break down the payment process step by step. I am able to talk about this topic by virtue of having a monetized YouTube channel and having personally gone through the process of receiving payment both from Youtube and from blogs.

1. Creating a Domiciliary Account

What is a Domiciliary Account?

To receive payments from YouTube, you need a domiciliary account. This is a specialized account for handling foreign currency transactions. You might have heard people talk about the DOM Account, this is what they mean and it allows you to perform all transactions in dollars as you can also easily obtain a card from the bank. Talking about card for a Dom account. I was charged $15 by UBA for my dollar based card, so keep in mind that the card is not free but it frees you from the headache of exchange rate.

Opening a Domiciliary Account

The process of opening a domiciliary account with most banks in Nigeria is straightforward as most banks are often open to showing it to you. However, the key hurdle you’ll face is the requirement for two references. These references can be individuals or companies with current accounts at the same bank and usually. Depending on your bank, these references might or might not have an account with the bank you intend to open the account with. This step is crucial for establishing your credibility.

2. Linking Your Domiciliary Account to YouTube

Connecting Your Account

Once you’ve successfully opened a domiciliary account, you can link it to your YouTube channel. This is the crucial step that allows YouTube to pay you directly into your account. You can do this from your adsense dashboard, it is usually a seamless process, however, you will need to fill in a few things other than just your account number but your bank will provide those things.

Minimum Payment Threshold

YouTube has a minimum payment threshold. You will receive your earnings when your account accumulates at least a hundred dollars. This means that as long as you have made at least $100 in a month, youtube will deduct tax from your money and pay the amount into your DOM account.

3. Receiving and Using Your Earnings

When your YouTube earnings reach the minimum threshold, YouTube will initiate the payment process, they will send you an email around the 20th of each month that they have started the process of sending your money and the funds will be transferred to your domiciliary account in less than 5 days after you receive that email.

You can walk into your bank branch and request your earnings. The bank will provide you with the equivalent amount in US dollars.

You have the flexibility to use your earnings as you see fit. Whether you want to exchange them for local currency, make online purchases, pay for services, or send money to others, having a domiciliary account provides you with options.

Conclusion

In summary, to get paid by YouTube in Nigeria, you need to create a domiciliary account, link it to your YouTube channel, and reach the minimum payment threshold of a hundred dollars. This process ensures that you can access your earnings easily and use them for various purposes.

Receiving YouTube payments in Nigeria doesn’t have to be complicated. By following these steps and having a domiciliary account, you can start earning money through your content on YouTube. Thank you for reading!

When it comes to making money on YouTube in Nigeria, it’s not as simple as a one-size-fits-all answer. Many aspiring creators hope for a quick estimate of potential earnings, but the YouTube landscape is more complex than it seems but the essence of this blog post is to simply things. In this post, we’ll delve into the reality of earning on YouTube in Nigeria and provide insights to help you maximize your income.

Setting Realistic Expectations

Many people believe that once they reach the coveted milestones of 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours, they’ll start rolling in cash. However, it’s not that straightforward. Earning on YouTube requires more than just these metrics, as there are a lot of factors that will determine whether you will make money or you will essentially just labor without really seeing the rewards.

Factors Influencing Earnings (The Power of Views)

Your earnings on YouTube are closely tied to the number of views you can generate. More views can lead to more income, but it’s important to understand the details.

YouTube doesn’t pay for every view. Earnings come from ads displayed on your videos. This means that not all your views will be monetized. As aspiring YouTubers, we often see channels with millions of views, and we are tempted to believe that all those views will translate to money, but that is actually incorrect.

Understanding the CPM

On average, YouTube pays about $2 for every 1,000 views. This figure can help you estimate potential earnings, but keep in mind that this number may vary. I have talked extensively about the CPM figures for Nigeria here.

A Realistic Earnings Example

Imagine you’re a small YouTuber who manages to bring in 100,000 views in a month.

• Normally, YouTube will only show ads to 50% of your viewers. In our case study, this means that your 100,000 views will generate 50,000 ad impressions.
• With YouTube paying around $2 per 1,000 views, this amounts to $100.
• From this rough estimate, as a Nigerian YouTuber, you should expect about $100 in your account with 100,000 views.

However, this is not a fact, but the ideal example that most Nigerian Youtubers are likely to make.  We still need to have a few things in mind, as even though you are a Nigerian Youtuber, most of your traffic comes from first-world countries. That figure will balloon. Also, the time of year also matters, as advertisers tend to spend more in the ember months, and you will most likely make the most money in that period.

Also note that while the CPM for Nigerians is around $2, YouTube will take 45% of this money for themselves. And then, they will also deduct tax on earnings for American audiences. But generally, you will earn around $1 for 1000 views. You can also check out how much you are expected to earn with 1000 subscribers.

Diversifying Income Streams

Beyond Ad Revenue

While ad revenue is a significant income source, there are other ways to make money on YouTube.

• Super Chats and Memberships: Engage with your viewers during live streams and offer membership perks.
• Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee: Allow your audience to directly support your content through donations.
• Affiliate Marketing: Promote products or services and earn a commission on sales. These items can be digital or physical.

Building a Successful YouTube Channel

Key to Success

Earning money on YouTube is a gradual process. Consider these factors:

• Quality Content: Create engaging, valuable, and unique content.
• Consistency: Regularly uploading new content to build your audience is key. At a point, it might seem that nobody is watching your content, but with time, they will find those contents.
• Audience Engagement: Foster a community and interact with your viewers by encouraging them to like, subscribe, and leave a comment.
• Niche Selection: Choose a niche with an audience that aligns with your passion as it is far easier to talk about something you know and have passion for than something you know nothing about.
• SEO and Promotion: Learn about SEO to help your videos rank better.
• Monetization Requirements: Meet YouTube’s requirements for ad revenue.

Conclusion

The earnings from YouTube can vary widely, but by managing your expectations, being patient, and focusing on creating valuable content, you can increase your chances of success. Building a successful YouTube channel takes time and effort, but with dedication and the right approach, it’s possible to maximize your earnings in Nigeria.

YouTube has become a big deal in Nigeria, and people are actually making a good living out of it. People are traveling because of the YouTube money, and they can live their lives, buy cars, and build houses. It’s not all easy at the beginning, but eventually, some people are able to make it, and that’s what all of us are trying to do. I own a YouTube channel and a blog, so I can tell you about withdrawals from your YouTube account.

Earning Threshold

To withdraw money from your YouTube account, just know that YouTube is going to withhold some of the money. Once you have up to $100, YouTube can authorize you to get that money. But then, they are going to withhold perhaps $15 to $30 from that money as tax for your audience, who happen to be from the US. If your audiences are not from the US, YouTube won’t deduct this 30% tax. So, if you make $100 on YouTube, you are probably going to get maybe $80 to $70, depending on whatever YouTube wants to quote at that particular point in time.

Setting Up a Domiciliary Account

So, after that money has been made, I want to assume that you have a domiciliary account. If you don’t have a domiciliary account, you need to open a domiciliary account with most of the commercial banks in Nigeria. Our advice is that you can use UBA Bank; they have been very effective thus far for me.

So, once that money gets into your commercial bank, your bank is going to give you an alert that the money has come into your account. From here, you need to figure out how you want to get your money out of the bank.

Withdrawal Options

The thing is, if you have a lot of money in your bank accounts, it’s not going to be easy for you to withdraw physical dollars out of the account because most of the banks in Nigeria don’t have dollars. But if you want to withdraw $100, $200, or $300, they can give you that money in cash. We made a separate blog post on how much you can make from YouTube in Nigeria.

So, you walk into your bank, you get a withdrawal slip, and you write how much you want to withdraw. It’s a long process. It’s not like withdrawing normal cash. For USD withdrawal, they just keep making you pass through hoops. You can spend two or three hours to withdraw even $100 from a Nigerian bank these days.

But just keep in mind that you get your money at the end of the day, and you can take that money to any exchange. They can exchange the money for you. In fact, sometimes you can meet people who are exchanging money right inside the bank. They ask if you want to exchange money. And then they give you the naira right there inside the bank. So that is also possible, but I won’t advise it as they don’t give you the true rate.

Additional Withdrawal Options

So, once you make your withdrawal, you can exchange it to Nigeria, and then you can start spending your money. Or you can withdraw when you have your money. You can have a USD-based card, which I also have, and you can use that card to make purchases. Maybe you want to buy crypto, or you want to shop on Amazon, or you want to shop on AliExpress. You don’t need to be converting from naira-dollar; you can just use that card straight up and buy whatever you want to buy.

Direct Bank Transfers

The other way to withdraw money as a YouTuber in Nigeria is by making a direct bank transfer. Now, to do a direct bank transfer, the only way that is going to work is if the person you are transferring to has the same bank. They have to have a dollar account. You can have a Zenith Bank dollar account. The person you are transferring money to must also have a Zenith bank account.

You don’t want to transfer from Zenith Bank to First Bank. That transaction might hang in the air; you might never see your money again. So, if you want to transfer through a dollar transfer from one bank to another, please make sure that they are the same bank.

Conclusion

So, that’s another way that you can withdraw all your YouTube earnings. And then, you can start enjoying your money that you worked so hard to get. I hope I’m able to answer your question. I definitely have; it’s something I’m very familiar with. So, see me in the comments section if you have more questions. Thank you.

I have a monetized YouTube account. I also have a blog. And I see this question quite a lot and I said I needed to write something about it.

Understanding YouTube Partner Program Eligibility

There’s something called the YouTube Partner Program, and before you can be eligible to get into the YouTube Partner Program, you need 4,000 watch hours in a year and 10 million short views in a space of three months. In addition to either of these two conditions, you need to have a thousand subscribers on your account.

One-Time Requirement: 1,000 Subscribers

That thousand subscribers can be whenever you can get it, and it’s forever. So you don’t have to keep having 1,000 subscribers every year. You only need 1,000 subscribers once.

Applying for the YouTube Partner Program

Once you have all these things, you need to apply to what you call the YouTube Partner Program. But the YouTube Partner Program is just another way of saying YouTube monetization. I know you might not understand this, so that is why I decided to talk about both terms.

Availability of YouTube Partner Program in Nigeria

The YouTube Partner Program is 100% available in Nigeria. In another topic, I’ve already talked about which countries are not eligible to have YouTube monetization. Someone from Cameroon, Niger, or even Rwanda cannot have YouTube monetization, but you, as a Nigerian,  can have that, and you can be qualified for the YouTube Partner Program.

Challenges in Getting YouTube Partner Program in Nigeria

Quality Content Matters

Before you can get the YouTube Partner Program or get your channel monetized in Nigeria, there is a huge hurdle that you are going to face, and you are going to face what I call the YouTube monetization team, which I usually refer to as the YouTube lawyers. These are the people who are there to make sure that any channel that they are going to monetize has to be of high quality.

Avoid Reused Content

If your channel is just a mashup of content that you get from online, maybe you just see this nice picture of this video of a musician, and the musician posted that video on his Instagram, you copy that video, and then you post it as your own, that is reused content. It really doesn’t matter if you add a voiceover or not.

These so called celebrity channels are a lazy way to get into YouTube. Often times, they are of poor quality with Ai voiceovers being used.

If you put such videos on your channel, your channel over time will get more views, and then it gets to a stage where you have the requirements to join the YouTube Partner Program. YouTube is going to reject your application because they will say that that content you are using is not your own, and the term they are going to use, is reused content.

But if you put your face, and then you critique that piece of content, then it’s your own. As long as your face and voice is on the content, YouTube will let it pass. Anything other than that, you will face an uphill battle.

Artifically boosting views and subscriber count

Another thing that the YouTube Partner Program can do to stop your monetization process is if you are artificially boosting your subscribers or your views. Some people do not know that YouTube is one of the smartest tech companies in the world, and they can actually know people that do sub for sub. This is not a good way to get subscribers. 

A smarter thing to do is to meet people face-to-face and tell them to subscribe. I know it is not easy but think about it this way. Perhaps you need 600 more subscribers. If you meet 10 people each day, you talk to them and ask them to sub in front of you. After 2 months, you will have your required subscribers. 

This is totally legit as the subscribers will be random and from real people. 

Also, telling people in your family to keep watching your videos continuously until you hit 4,000 watch hours; is really wrong. YouTube also has what they call invalid traffic. Huge well established Youtubers have ran foul of this rule, with their earnings dropping by 50–90% overnight.  YouTube is waiting for you if you do illegal things, and they are going to reject your YouTube Partnership monetization.

If you see anyone that promises to give you views and 1000 subscribers for 20,000 naira or thereabout, run o. They will destroy every chance of you ever making money from google in life.

Conclusion

So to answer your question, YouTube Partnership is available 100% in Nigeria, you can apply, they can review your channel, and if everything is fine, everything checks out, you are going to get your channel up and running, and they will start serving us on your channel, and soon you start making money as a YouTuber also. Thank you.

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Overcoming Initial Hesitations

Starting a YouTube channel in Nigeria can be a daunting task. I have a few channels of my own, and for privacy reasons, I don’t even show my face in the channels.  A lot of people may be uncertain about whether to show their face, they worry that friends might see them and tease them, or wonder if they’ll succeed. There’s a lot on your mind, and you’re unsure about even starting a channel. But you will have to make up your mind and just start.

 Choosing Your Niche

Find Your Passion

Assuming you’ve moved past these initial hesitations and decided to start a channel, let’s discuss what you truly need for success. We won’t delve into the technical details like creating a Google account or setting up your YouTube channel, as I assume you’re already familiar with those steps. Instead, I want to focus on the essential factors for your YouTube journey.

The first step is idea generation, or finding your niche. Before choosing a niche on YouTube, consider what you’re passionate about and what you excel in. Whether it’s beauty, barbering, sports, military/defense or any other area, pick something you’re genuinely interested in. Your niche should align with your expertise and interests.

Embracing Originality

Next, let’s talk about the importance of originality and uniqueness. With thousands of YouTube channels worldwide, standing out is crucial. Even within Nigeria, you want to differentiate yourself and connect with your audience. You don’t have to be a comedian or an expert; you just need to be yourself. Embrace your unique style, whether it’s humor, authority on a topic, or a distinctive perspective. Authenticity is highly valued on YouTube, and being true to yourself will attract your audience. It might seem you are not winning initially, but over time, your own audience will find you, and you will even begin to wonder what is so special about you.

This is also something that YouTube looks out for when considering you eligibility for the youtube partner program.

 Essential Equipment

Now, let’s consider the equipment you’ll need. You don’t have to invest heavily at the start. A basic Android or iPhone is sufficient for filming. Ensure good lighting and think about your background. While an attractive background is ideal, not everyone can start with one. Your audience cares more about your content than your video quality, so don’t worry too much about that initially. However, sound quality is crucial; ensure your audio is clear and free from noise.

Your audience will forgive a bad video quality but will never forgive a bad audio.

 Editing and Post-Production

When it comes to video editing, you don’t need to be a pro. Basic skills in cutting clips and removing sound noise will suffice. There’s no need to learn complex software like Premiere Pro or Photoshop right away. You can start with free editing software, such as CapCut, which is user-friendly and offers great features. Remember, you don’t have to know everything about video editing; just get started and improve over time.

You can also use canva to create thumbnails. To be honest photoshop will produce the most eye-catching thumbnails but as a starter, you can use Canva. Besides this, I have seen a lot of great channels with rubbish thumbnails. If the content is solid, your audience will even associate you with that rubbish thumbnail and they will always click.

Building Your Audience Takes Time

Lastly, patience is a crucial aspect that’s often overlooked. Making money on YouTube, like any endeavor, requires patience. It’s common to start with low view counts but don’t be discouraged. Your videos may not immediately gain a huge following, but with persistence and consistent effort, you can attract an audience. Even older videos that initially didn’t receive many views can become valuable assets over time.

In conclusion, starting a YouTube channel in Nigeria is an exciting journey. It begins with finding your niche, being authentic, ensuring your equipment is suitable, and having the patience to grow your channel. Remember, success on YouTube takes time, but with dedication and the right approach, you can build a thriving channel. Good luck, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need guidance along the way.

How much YouTube pay for 1,000 views in Nigeria?

People who are getting into YouTube want to know how much they can make over some time, and Nigerians, especially, are anxious to get a lot of dollars in their hands.

I own a YouTube channel; some are monetized and others are not, and I think I’m in a position to tell you how much you are likely to get from 1,000 views in Nigeria.

The way YouTube works is that it is dependent on what they call playback CPM. What this means is that YouTube does not pay for 1,000 views. That is not what YouTube pays for. What YouTube pays for is the ad shown. So, for example, the CPM of Nigeria is around $2 for 1,000 ad impressions or 1,000 ad views. Not for 1,000 video views. Please note that huge difference.

So if you have a video that has 1,000 views, it doesn’t mean that every single one of them shows ads. So as a rule of thumb, what I would advise you to do is just assume that if you have 1,000 views, 50% of those views will be shown ads. So what that means is that about 500 ads would have been shown on your YouTube channel. It can be less. But at least around 500 ads.

So if YouTube pays $2 for 1,000 ad impressions, that means that YouTube is going to pay you just a dollar for your 1,000 views because just around 500 of those 1,000 views will be shown ads.

How much does YouTube pay for 1,000 likes?

YouTube does not pay for likes. They do not pay for comments. The only thing that YouTube is concerned about is views. But then we can begin to extrapolate what you can earn based on 1,000 likes.

From my experience, a video that has 1,000 likes means that it is either a controversial topic, and has a lot of people who have sentimental value to that video. These videos usually get an abnormal number of likes compared to views.

For example, in recent times, we have had issues between Israel and Palestine. If you make a video about Israel or Palestine, likely, that video could easily have 1000 likes by the time it reaches 20,000–30,000 views.

But what is the more realistic number of views that will produce 1000 likes? A video that is likely to get up to 1,000 likes, from my experience, is a video with up to 100,000 views. So from 100,000 views, we can assume that perhaps not all of those views will get ads served on them. This is important because YouTube only pays for the ads that are served, not for the views.

So if a video has 100,000 views, what we can establish is that perhaps around 50,000 (50%) of those views are shown ads. So if you multiply that by the fact that for every 1,000 ad views, YouTube pays you $2 if you are in Nigeria or most parts of Africa, which means that your 100,000 views, will have given you around $100 if you are in Africa.

But since your video is not likely to get all its 100,000 views from African countries, you might in reality get up to $150.

I hope I’ve been able to explain this thing to you. The number of likes that your video has doesn’t matter, but we can extrapolate and say that a video that has 1,000 likes probably has 100,000 views. And out of that 100,000 views, and since the RPM or Revenue per Million views in Nigeria is around $1, you can expect to make $100 from 100,000 views.

Does YouTube pay monthly?

Under this topic, I would like to talk about a few things, and it has to do with how much or how frequently YouTube is going to pay you. I can tell you for a fact that Google usually pays around the 23rd of every month. They usually don’t miss that particular date, at least in my case. And I’m in Africa, in Nigeria.

YouTube pays monthly. But the condition under which they will pay you monthly is that you meet the $100 threshold. So as long as you earn up to $100 in any given month, you are going to be paid that $100 by the next month, by the 23rd or thereabouts of the next month. But mind you, YouTube will remove a 30% tax from all the money you make from US audiences.

Does YouTube pay into bank accounts

For most countries in the world, YouTube has a way of transferring your money into your bank accounts. The bank account is usually a dollar account or a DOM account where they can pay your money at the end of every month, provided you meet the minimum $100 threshold.

But then there are other means of payment in the YouTube ecosystem, and you can actually get your money from a physical paper check. But it’s just that people do not prefer checks; who knows if you get lost amongst all the parcels in the post office?

So that is why people usually just prefer to get bank accounts where the money can be wired into. Then, when the money is wired into your bank account, you can go to the bank, and then you can withdraw your money in cash, transfer the money to other people, or use such money to buy other services. Maybe you want to subscribe to your Spotify or your Apple Music or you want to buy crypto or you want to shop on Amazon or AliExpress. It’s up to you what you want to do with your money, but definitely, YouTube pays your money right into your bank accounts.

How much does YouTube pay for 100 subscribers?

I would like to stress here that YouTube does not pay based on subscriber counts. YouTube  strictly pays based on the amount of views you are able to generate. But let’s say you have 100 subscribers, and you are going to make a video that has 100,000 views.

Unfortunately for you, YouTube will put ads on those videos and whatever money they make from your video is going to go to YouTube. Yes, it’s part of their policy where they essentially take the money of creators for themselves until the creator is able to get monetized. So if you have 100 subscribers, unfortunately, you cannot make any AdSense money from YouTube. But what you can do is add affiliate links or you can sell digital projects even at that 100 subscriber count, and people can actually buy.

How much YouTube pays for 50,000 views?

People always want to know how much they are going to earn. The truth is that no two people are the same. You and your friend might be in the same country. You might make YouTube videos, and you both might have 50,000 views.

But at the end of the day, you realize that you probably make three or four times more than what your friend is making. YouTube doesn’t really care about the country where you are from. What YouTube cares about is the country of where the person watching your video comes from, and there are some top-tier countries that can make you a lot of money.

If your views come from African and Asian countries, you are not going to make a lot of money from your YouTube.

On the issue of 50,000 views, what I can tell you for a fact is that the fact that you have 50,000 views doesn’t mean that YouTube is going to show ads on each and every 50,000 people that watch your video. What YouTube is concerned about is the amount of ads that they serve, and they are not going to serve every single person, ads.

Some people are never going to get ads, some people are going to get multiple ads. So as a rule of thumb, what I would advise you is that if you have 50,000 views, I think you should have it at the back of your mind that perhaps just around half of that figure of 25,000 people are going to see ads, and you can now multiply that amount of people by the CPM of your particular country.

So let’s say you are from Africa, the CPM sometimes is worth around $2 for 1,000 views. So your 25,000 views are going to get you around $50 if you are from Africa.

The key thing about CPM is that YouTube is going to remove 45% for themselves, which would see your earnings drop to around $30. But since some of your views are going to come from top tier countries, where they CPM can get to $5-6 or more, you might find yourself earning $50 for 50,000 views.

Another thing that affects the number of views that you can get on YouTube or rather that affects the money you can get from YouTube is the number of ads that is being shown in a particular video. This is why some YouTube gurus will advise you to make videos that are longer than 8 minutes because they know that videos that are longer than 8 minutes, YouTube gives you the ability to add multiple ads into one video. You can add as much ads as you want into that single video. That improves the probability of people watching an ad on your.

If you’re reading this article, I would like to assume that you are already familiar with YouTube, but you might not have reached the milestone of a million views. I also haven’t reached that mark in Nigeria, but we can draw conclusions based on the hard evidence and data I have. Achieving one million views on YouTube is no small feat; it means you’ve truly mastered the game. In this post, I will provide a ballpark figure for what you can expect to earn with a million views on your videos.

CPM and Earnings

The first thing I always discuss is the concept of CPM, which stands for “Cost Per Mille.” It represents the amount of money advertisers are willing to pay for 1,000 ads shown on your video. Keep in mind that this figure relates to the number of ads served, not the number of views.

As I often mention, you can make an assumption that at least 50% of people who view your video will see ads. So, for someone with one million views in Nigeria, we can divide that number by 2, assuming that 500,000 viewers had YouTube ads served to them. Now, let’s multiply those 500,000 ad views by the CPM rate in Nigeria, which is around $2. By doing the math, you’ll find that for one million views, you could expect to earn approximately $1,000. Please note that this figure is not set in stone; it can be lower or higher.

In fact, a Ghanaian YouTuber whose video went viral in America earned around $6,000 for one million views.

Factors Affecting Earnings

Other factors can influence your earnings. For instance, the retention of your audience plays a crucial role. If you have a longer video, say more than eight minutes, you can include multiple ad slots within the same video. However, keep in mind that audience retention matters. If a significant portion of your viewers drop out before the end of the video, fewer ads will be served to them.

Variability and Audience Geography

Your earnings can also depend on the geographic distribution of your viewers. Just because you’re in Nigeria doesn’t mean all your viewers will come from there. You might have viewers from the UK or the US, which can impact your earnings positively.

Additionally, the niche of your content can affect your earnings. Some niches, such as finance, tend to generate higher CPM rates compared to niches like comedy, pranks, or reaction videos.

Conclusion

In summary, this is a ballpark estimate of the money you might earn from YouTube with one million views. While $1,000 is a reasonable expectation for a million views in Nigeria, actual earnings can vary based on many factors. Keep in mind that YouTube earnings are influenced by your specific circumstances and the ever-evolving algorithms and ad rates on the platform.

Nigeria is the biggest country for YouTube in Africa, and it’s also the biggest country for tech gadgets on the continent. So, it’s normal to see many Nigerians venturing into the tech space, discussing the latest gadgets, both made in Nigeria and abroad, on their YouTube channels. Some of these tech YouTubers have become quite popular, even reaching celebrity status in their own right. They often receive various data phones from tech companies for review. Additionally, some of them have expanded into finance to diversify their revenue streams.

Today, I want to discuss the top tech YouTubers in Nigeria. I’ve carefully compiled this list to ensure that these individuals are authentic Nigerians. I’ve also verified all their data to provide you with the most accurate information on the top tech YouTubers.

You may be familiar with some of them, but there are a few that you might not know. So, let’s dive in.

1. Fisayo Fosudo

Fisayo is a tech YouTuber that nearly anyone would recognize because he’s been around for quite a while. He started his YouTube channel in 2012, and starting early is crucial in this field. Fisayo covers the latest phones and gadgets and offers his own opinions.

Like most tech YouTubers, there isn’t a lot of criticism of the content or products they review, especially in Nigeria, where they depend on these companies for product access. Fisayo is the best tech YouTuber in Nigeria, with over 570,000 subscribers and more than 85 million views. With these numbers, Fisayo should have earned at least $85,000 from YouTube since he started in 2012. He has approximately 385 videos on his channel and is definitely at the top.

2. Eric Okafor

Eric is someone I personally admire, and he has added a different dimension to the YouTube tech scene. He has produced more videos than Fisayo, with over 400 videos on his channel since he started in 2014. In terms of viewership, Eric is outperforming Fisayo, but it remains to be seen if he’s made more money.

Eric’s videos have accumulated nearly 150 million views, which means that, based on Nigeria’s RPM, he should have earned at least $150,000 from his YouTube channel. Eric also has affiliate connections with various brands, who provide him with gadgets to explore and showcase to his viewers. Eric Okafor’s YouTube channel has 360,000 subscribers.

3. MubarakeeyTV

I know this might be surprising to those who think Nigeria is all about the English language, but Mubarak has carved out a niche for himself in the Hausa tech market. Remarkably, Mubarak has almost 190,000 subscribers on his channel. This has brought him around 4.5 million views, which means Mubarak should have earned around $4,500 from his YouTube channel.

But Mubarak is more than just this; he’s a sort of celebrity in the North. It’s essential to note that the Hausa language is not limited to Nigeria; it’s also spoken in other African countries, such as parts of Cameroon. In fact, Hausa is one of the most widely spoken languages. This is where Mubarak has excelled. He has managed to attract a Hausa-speaking audience and used it to promote his channel, which now has over 470 videos.

Mubarak started his YouTube channel in 2014, and I truly appreciate his approach. It takes a bold individual to run a tech YouTube channel in a non-English language, especially in Nigeria. Kudos to him; he’s probably the best on this list for me.

4. Fred’s Tech Hub

Fred is also into reviewing tech, like most other tech YouTubers mentioned. He’s doing well with 93,000 subscribers and has amassed 16 million views. This means he should have earned around $16,000 from revenue based on Nigeria’s RPM. Fred began his YouTube channel in 2017 and has over 200 videos.

Fred does a great job and goes the extra mile to personalize his reviews, making it easier for viewers to connect with what he’s saying.

5. Tech Overwatch

Tech Overwatch is someone I had to include on this list, with 37,000 subscribers. They’ve been in the game for quite a while, starting in 2014. They have over 200 videos and have gathered at least 6.8 million views on YouTube, which means they’ve earned a significant amount from this channel.

Tech Overwatch has been in the game for a long time. They use a Nigerian accent, talk like Nigerians, and embrace all things Nigerian, making them a global Nigerian tech YouTube channel that aims to resonate with Nigerians. Tech Overwatch is certainly one to watch if you’re looking for the latest gadgets available in Nigeria.

Conclusion

I hope this list has been informative, and I’ve conducted extensive research to ensure that I bring you the very best regarding the top tech YouTubers in Nigeria. They’re doing exceptionally well, and I guarantee these individuals have the highest numbers.  If you have any questions or comments, feel free to share them in the comments section of this blog. Thank you.