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Elon Musk’s X ranked as the most harmful social media platform in Nigeria 

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A new report has identified Elon Musk’s X as the primary platform for online harm in Nigeria, with 34% of users reporting negative experiences such as cyberbullying, misinformation, and harassment.

The findings were disclosed by Ms. Shirley Ewang, Advocacy Lead at Gatefield, during a press briefing on Friday in Abuja.

The report, titled The State of Online Harms in Nigeria, was conducted by Gatefield with support from Luminate.

It highlights the growing risks associated with social media use in the country, particularly for vulnerable groups.

According to the study, which surveyed over 500 Nigerians, women and young people aged 25–34 are disproportionately affected by online abuse, with 58% reporting some form of harm.

“These findings are not just statistics; they represent real people facing online abuse, misinformation, and harassment every day. Tech platforms must do more to protect users, and policymakers need to step in where platforms fail,” she stated. 

The report revealed that while 60% of Nigerians have reported online harm, most believe no action was taken.

X was ranked as the worst offender, with 34% of users citing negative experiences. It was followed by Facebook (29%) and WhatsApp (12%).

In contrast, Instagram was identified as the most responsive platform, with 26% of respondents saying it effectively addresses complaints.

Ewang also highlighted the lack of transparency in content moderation and accountability among tech giants, noting that many Nigerians believe these platforms prioritize profits over user safety.

Misinformation emerged as the most significant digital threat in Nigeria, with 99% of respondents identifying fake news as a major concern.

The findings of the report align with a recent report by the European Union (EU) Commission, which declared X as the social media platform with the largest ratio of misinformation and disinformation posts.

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