Even though blogging has been around for some time now, only recently did Nigerians start to take it seriously. Presently, the rate at which Nigerians are creating blogs is on the increase.

This is due to the widespread notion that blogging is a lucrative online business that could be a real money-spinner.

But the belief that blogging is a goldmine didn’t just strike Nigerians by chance. The remarkable successes recorded by fellow Nigerians in the world of blogging brought about the belief. So in this article, we will be looking at the 20 most influential bloggers in Nigeria.

Keep in mind that these people may not necessarily be the richest online entrepreneurs in the country. But they have been able to make strong impacts in the world of blogging. With their blogs, they have been able to improve the lives of Nigerians at home and in Diaspora. Now, let’s see who’s on our list:

Top 20 Most Influential Bloggers in Nigeria

1. Linda Ikeji
Linda Ikeji was a former model. She left modeling less than a decade ago and later started her blog, LindaIkeji..com which later become one of the most popular blogs in Nigeria. Linda blogs about entertainment gist and gossip, and her posts could be controversial sometimes. Her blog attracts several thousands of hits on a daily basis.

[/b]2. Omoyele Sowore[/b]
A Nigerian political activist, Omoyele Sowore is the founder of the popular saharareporters.com, a news site that has been named “the Wikileaks of Africa” by The Daily Beast. Based in New York City, Sahara Reporters is supported by grants donated by the Ford Foundation and the Omidyar foundation. The news website is notorious for first-hand insider information and conspiracy reports without fear of government action. Sahara Reporters has received several threats from individuals whose illegal activities has been exposed on the website as well as from the Nigerian government.

3. Makinde Azeez
Makinde Azeez’s blog is notable for exclusive Nigerian Musics and Videos. The blog, http:// was launched 2009 and has since grown into one of the most popular blogs in the Nigeria. He shares inclusive news on celebrities, sports, education and other important information and opinions on his blog. Makinde gives us such a Nigerian vibe and we are addicted to his site.

4. Samuel Ayeni Adekunle
Samuel can be listed among the Most Influential Bloggers in Nigeria. He is the founder of Thenet.ng. His site is entertaining and original, focusing on celebrities, lifestyles, music and videos, latest Nigeria news and information.
Thenet.ng is a collective site about Nigeria and her people. His site provides the important details of most celebrities’ lives that would otherwise be hidden.

5. Chude Jideonwo
Chude Jideonwo is the CEO of RED media group. He owns YNaija.com (culled from “Young and Nigerian”), a blog has been nicknamed the “high priest of Nigerian culture.” The blog is culture driven, and it features content that highlights the rich culture of Nigeria. Through its job aggregation section, YNaija displays job vacancies and has helped many Nigerians find meaningful employment. The youth-oriented blog has segments for daily news, politics, opinion, enterprise, TV, teen, and lots more.

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