TikTok removes millions of videos and disrupts live sessions in Nigeria
TikTok has taken major steps to improve safety on its platform in Nigeria. The company reported removing over four million videos and interrupting more than 86,000 LIVE sessions in the country in the fourth quarter of 2025. TikTok says these actions are part of a broader effort to enforce its Community Guidelines and curb harmful content. The platform is also increasing its use of automated detection technologies and collaborating with local authorities.
What we know
- TikTok removed 4.02 million videos in Nigeria for violating Community Guidelines in the fourth quarter of 2025.
- Over 86,000 LIVE sessions in Nigeria were interrupted for breaching guidelines during the same period.
- 99.9% of offending videos were detected and removed proactively before user reports, with 98.4% taken down within 24 hours of posting.
- Globally, TikTok removed more than 175.3 million videos and labelled over 1.3 billion AI-generated videos during the quarter.
- The company is working with government agencies and civil society organisations to promote safer digital spaces.
