How much funding have Media startups in Nigeria raised?

Media startups in Nigeria have raised $2.3M across 3 disclosed rounds.

Who invests in Media startups in Nigeria?

Future Africa has backed 1 of them, followed by Lagos Angel Network (1) and Luminate (1). 7 investors have backed Media startups in Nigeria in total.

Where in Nigeria are Media startups based?

Lagos (7), Abeokuta (1) and Ibadan (1) have the most.

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Media startups in Nigeria

StartupList Africa tracks 20 Media startups in Nigeria, which have raised $2.3M across 3 disclosed rounds. Lagos has the most, with 7, followed by Abeokuta (1) and Ibadan (1). 7 investors have backed them.

Companies: 20; in Nigeria
Total raised: $2.3M; 3 rounds
Investors: 7; backed them

Updated 25 Oct 202620 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

Media startups in Nigeria20

#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	Brands.NgNigeria	Nigeria-focused business discovery and review platform rating companies, fintechs, banks and universities.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
2	KampNigeria	Anonymous social app for verified Nigerian university students, live on more than 13 campuses.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
3	YouthPlusNigeria	Nigerian social network giving young people access to information, education, careers and essential services.	-	Not disclosed	51–200
4	ActivNigeria	AI platform that monitors African news and media to help brands, agencies and media houses track perception	-	Not disclosed	2–10
5	YNaijaNigeria	YNaija offers news, original content and covers politics, business, entertainment, and many more.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
6	GreenbookNigeria	Social platform for Africa combining chat, communities, a marketplace with storefronts and payments, and online courses.	-	Not disclosed	51–200
7	FreePass AfricaNigeria	Content delivery infrastructure that brings video and data closer to African viewers at lower cost.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
8	AI Finder AfricaNigeria	Searchable directory where students, developers and businesses discover, compare and save AI tools	-	Not disclosed	2–10
9	YuSocialNigeria	Social commerce network where Africans build audiences, buy and sell, and earn YuCoins for activity	-	Not disclosed
10	Proud African RootsNigeria	Children's learning content built on African storytelling, through Grandma Wura's Hub, an academy and books.	-	Not disclosed
11	BoardRoomNigeria	Private professional network for executives, directors, investors and advisors, with a marketplace and training hub.	-	Not disclosed
12	LeaderBoxNigeria	Political social platform where Nigerian citizens connect with leaders through polls, petitions and discussion rooms.	-	Not disclosed
13	DQSportsAnalysisNigeria	Sports analysis platform with live scores and league data for bettors, bloggers, journalists and fans in Nigeria.	-	Not disclosed
14	FreeTVNigeria	Free-to-air digital TV service with 100+ channels, news and on-demand content	-	Not disclosed
15	ScoutbetaNigeria	Online marketplace for film and photo production teams to find and book shoot locations in Nigeria	-	Not disclosed
16	FriendzoneNigeria	Nigerian social network where users share posts, photos and forum discussions and earn while active	-	Not disclosed	2–10
17	IndegeniusNigeria	Intellectual social network and publishing platform for African scholars, writers and researchers	-	Not disclosed	11–50
18	Rate My CampusNigeria	Review platform where students rate Nigerian universities, polytechnics, colleges and lecturers.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
19	MyAIFactCheckerNigeria	AI-powered fact-checking tool that helps users verify news and fight misinformation	-	Not disclosed
20	Big Cabal MediaNigeria	Big Cabal Media (BCM) is a Nigerian digital media company creating super-engaging content that African youth audiences love.	Seed	$2M	11–50

SLA Startup Index · as of 25 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about Media in Nigeria

How many Media startups are there in Nigeria?: StartupList Africa tracks 20 Media startups in Nigeria.
How much funding have Media startups in Nigeria raised?: Media startups in Nigeria have raised $2.3M across 3 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in Media startups in Nigeria?: Future Africa has backed 1 of them, followed by Lagos Angel Network (1) and Luminate (1). 7 investors have backed Media startups in Nigeria in total.
Where in Nigeria are Media startups based?: Lagos (7), Abeokuta (1) and Ibadan (1) have the most.

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StartupList Africa, “Media startups in Nigeria”, updated 25 Oct 2026.

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