Nigeria’s YouTube scene has grown into a powerhouse, with local creators racking up billions of views and impressive earnings. 

From comedy and music to news and fitness, Nigerian channels are attracting millions of viewers worldwide, showcasing the country’s diverse digital talent.

This ranking focuses on channels officially tied to Nigeria, excluding some global artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid’s Starboy TV, and Davido, whose YouTube operations are registered elsewhere. 

The list reflects subscribers, total views, video uploads, and monetisation estimates based on a standard cost-per-thousand-views (CPM) range of $0.25 to $4.

Here are the top 10 Nigerian YouTube channels that have made the most money :

1. Agbaps Shorts – 5.1 Billion Views

Agbaps Shorts tops the list, launched in July 2021. With 8 million subscribers and 837 videos, this animated comedy channel thrives on short, shareable clips. Recent performance shows an average of 11.8 million daily views and 30,000 new subscribers monthly, translating to estimated earnings of $88,000 to $1.4 million per month. Its rapid rise highlights the power of bite-sized, funny content in Nigeria’s YouTube ecosystem.

2. MarkAngelComedy – 2.5 Billion Views

MarkAngelComedy, a 12-year-old comedy channel, boasts 9.5 million subscribers and 1,300 videos. Known for skits that keep audiences laughing, it averages around 379,000 daily views. Monthly earnings are estimated between $2,900 and $46,000, showing how consistent comedy content can build a long-lasting audience.

3. ePianoh – 2.3 Billion Views

ePianoh specialises in reaction videos and livestreams, attracting 1.7 million subscribers with over 3,100 videos. In the past month, it recorded 395 million views and 220,000 new subscribers, earning roughly $99,000 to $1.6 million monthly. The channel demonstrates the appeal of people-focused content and active engagement.

4. Rema – 2.2 Billion Views

Music sensation Rema’s YouTube channel has 5.1 million subscribers and 191 videos. With daily views exceeding 1.5 million, monthly earnings are projected between $11,000 and $179,000. His channel illustrates the global reach of Afrobeats, driven by hit songs and viral videos.

5. Ckay – 1.7 Billion Views

Ckay’s music channel, known for tracks like Love Nwantiti, has 4.2 million subscribers and 141 videos. Recent growth includes 17 million views and 10,000 subscribers in 30 days. Estimated earnings range from $4,300 to $68,000 monthly, reflecting the influence of viral hits on monetisation.

6. Channels Television – 1.6 Billion Views

The news channel Channels Television combines credibility with volume, boasting 3.6 million subscribers and 234,000 videos. Monthly earnings range from $4,500 to $73,000, highlighting how traditional media can leverage YouTube for broader reach.

7. SamSpedy – 1.5 Billion Views

Comedy channel SamSpedy has 4.1 million subscribers and 375 videos. With nearly 1 million daily views, monthly revenue is estimated between $7,100 and $113,000. Its long-term focus on quality skits continues to attract audiences.

8. Flavour – 1.5 Billion Views

Music channel Official Flavour has 3.8 million subscribers and 407 videos. Monthly earnings are projected at $3,700 to $60,000. Hits like Nwa Baby keep viewers coming back for more.

9. Sandra Okeke – 1.5 Billion Views

Fitness influencer Sandra Okeke runs a people-focused channel with 2.9 million subscribers and 672 videos. Monthly earnings are estimated between $4,700 and $75,000, showing how lifestyle and wellness content thrive on YouTube.

10. Kizz Daniel – 1.4 Billion Views

Rounding out the top 10, Kizz Daniel’s music channel has 3.5 million subscribers and 255 videos. Viral tracks like Buga and Cough drive 470,000 daily views and estimated monthly earnings of $3,600 to $57,000.