Meta, owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp has announced that content creators in Nigeria with at least 5,000 followers will start earning money on Facebook from July 1, 2024.
With the introducion of In-Stream Ads on Facebook and Facebook Ads on Reels, contents created by Nigerians Facebook users would be monitise, provided it meets the stipulated guidelines.
A statement by Meta on Monday said the new features will allow creators to earn revenue by producing original videos and building their communities.
According to the statement, eligible creators can monetise their video and reel content, adding that support are available in over 30 languages globally.
The statement said “To use either product, creators must pass and remain compliant with Facebook’s partnership monetisation policies and content monetization policies and they must be at least 18 years old.
“Additionally, for in-stream ads creators must meet certain requirements such as having a minimum of 5,000 followers.”