Best Platforms for Selling Music Online in Nigeria – Get Paid for Every Play!
If you're a Nigerian artist grinding to get your music heard and paid for, you’re not alone. The good news? 2025 has made it easier than ever to sell your music online and reach global fans—from Lagos to London.
Whether you’re dropping Afrobeats, Amapiano, street pop, or gospel, here are the best platforms for selling music online in Nigeria—and how you can use them to build your brand and your bank account.
1. Boomplay – The African Streaming Giant
Boomplay is one of the biggest platforms in Africa, with millions of users across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa.
Why it works:
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Focuses on African artists
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Strong user base in Nigeria
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Offers streaming monetization and artist support
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Curated playlists to help you get discovered
📲 Make use of Boomplay for Artists to track streams and audience data.
2. Audiomack – Stream Free, Monetize Smart
Audiomack is hugely popular with Nigerian music fans, especially for free streaming and discovering new talents.
Perks:
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Free to upload
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Offers Audiomack Monetization Program (AMP)
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Great for mixtapes, EPs, and freestyles
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Fast trending potential via their charts
🔥 Do you know that many artists blew up first on Audiomack before Spotify or Apple Music.
3. Spotify – Global Reach, Local Flavor
Spotify finally entered the Nigerian market in 2021 and has grown rapidly.
Benefits:
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Get discovered via global playlists
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You should know that Pays per stream varies by the country & subscription
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Tools like Spotify for Artists to pitch songs & analyze stats
🌍 Great for reaching the diaspora audience in the UK, US, and Canada.
4. Apple Music – Premium Fans, Premium Pay
Apple Music is known for higher payouts compared to other platforms—and it’s become a top-tier platform for Nigerian artists.
Why choose it:
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Clean user interface & premium listeners
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Exclusive releases get high visibility
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Seamless integration with iPhones
💡 Pro tip: Combine with Shazam to help people identify your music on the go.
5. Bandcamp – Sell Direct to Fans
Want to sell your music, merch, and exclusive drops all in one place? Bandcamp is perfect for artists who want control and higher revenue.
Key Features:
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Set your own prices
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Sell singles, albums, and merch directly
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Keep a larger share of the profits
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Great for independent, alternative, and niche artists
💸 Bandcamp Fridays (no-fee days) help maximize your earnings.
6. YouTube Music – Monetize Your Videos
YouTube isn’t just for videos anymore—YouTube Music is a major player in streaming.
Perks:
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Monetize through Content ID
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Tap into global audience via YouTube + YouTube Music
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Post lyric videos, live performances, behind-the-scenes
📈 Combine with YouTube Shorts to drive viral traffic to your songs.
BONUS: Use a Music Distributor to Reach All Platforms
Distributors like:
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DistroKid
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TuneCore
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Ditto Music
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OneRPM
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CD Baby
...help you get your music on all major platforms at once (Spotify, Apple Music, Boomplay, etc.)—and collect your royalties with ease.
📦 Distributors often offer YouTube Content ID, publishing support, and data tracking tools too.
Final Word: The Key Is Consistency + Strategy
Success as a Nigerian artist in 2025 isn’t just about talent—it’s about getting your music in the right places, at the right time. The platforms above give you the tools, but it's up to you to:
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Drop music regularly
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Engage your fans on social media
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Promote your releases like a boss
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Track your stats and grow your reach
🚀 Ready to Sell Your Music Online?
Start with one platform, build your audience, and scale up. You never can tell that your next stream could be your first big paycheck.
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