Nigerian Podcast Index: Industry Report 2025

Nigeria’s podcast industry finally has a dataset.

Podcasting in Nigeria has grown rapidly over the past decade. Yet until now, the industry has had very little structured data.

The NPI Industry Report 2025 provides the first analytical snapshot of Nigerian podcasting based on the Nigerian Podcast Index dataset.

The report documents 329 podcast titles, analysing the 20+ hosting platforms, genre clusters, language distribution, diaspora production hubs, and publishing patterns shaping Nigeria’s digital audio ecosystem.

Inside the report you’ll find insights on:

• The platform infrastructure behind Nigerian podcasts

• The genres dominating the ecosystem

• Language representation and cultural storytelling

• The rise of diaspora podcast production

• The continuity challenge affecting many shows

The report also highlights key ecosystem statistics:

• 329 podcasts catalogued

• 73% actively publishing episodes

• 20+ hosting platforms identified

• 6 languages represented in the dataset

This report is designed for:

• Podcasters

• Media researchers

• Journalists

• Brands and advertisers

• Digital media professionals studying the African creator economy

The NPI Industry Report is based entirely on data from the Nigerian Podcast Index, an independent directory documenting podcasts produced in Nigeria or by Nigerians.

Format: PDF

Price: Free

Edition: 2025

Download the report to explore the structure, growth patterns, and future opportunities in Nigeria’s podcast ecosystem.