How to get paid for views in Nigeria (per 1,000 views)
By the Korareel team · Updated
"Paid per 1,000 views" (often written "per 1K" or "CPM") is the simplest way to earn from short videos: the more people watch, the more you're paid. Here is how it works for Nigerian creators, and what it can realistically pay.
How pay-per-view works
- A brand funds a campaign and sets a rate, for example ₦1,000 per 1,000 views.
- You make a short clip from the brand's content and post it on your own account.
- You submit the link. The clip is checked against the campaign rules.
- Views are checked while the campaign runs, and you're paid for verified views.
How much do 1,000 views pay?
It depends on the brand's rate. On Korareel, creators earn about ₦666 to ₦3,333 per 1,000 verified views. At ₦1,000:
- 10,000 views pays ₦10,000
- 50,000 views pays ₦50,000
- 200,000 views pays ₦200,000
Each campaign also sets the most one clip can earn, so a budget is shared among many creators instead of one viral clip taking it all. Work out your own numbers with the earnings calculator.
What counts as a verified view
Brands only pay for real people watching, so views are checked. Sudden jumps that look like bought views are flagged and looked at by a person before anything is paid. Accounts that buy views or use bots are banned.
The honest way to more views is better clips: start on the best moment, add captions and keep it short.
Pay-per-view vs the platforms' own payments
TikTok's Creator Rewards Program isn't open in Nigeria at the time of writing. YouTube's Partner Program is, but sharing in ad money on Shorts needs 1,000 subscribers plus 10 million Shorts views in 90 days (or 4,000 public watch hours in 12 months), and YouTube has announced higher limits for new applicants from February 2027. Check YouTube's own YPP page for the current rules.
Brand pay-per-view campaigns have no follower or subscriber minimum, which is why they're often the first income for new Nigerian creators.
Getting paid in naira
On Korareel you're paid in naira to a Nigerian bank account in your own name, usually 3–5 days after a campaign ends. The name on the bank account has to match your Korareel name, which protects you if someone gets into your account.
Get paid for the views your clips already get
Korareel is launching in Nigeria. Join the waitlist and we'll tell you when the first campaigns open. It's free, and you don't need followers.
Questions people ask
How much does 1,000 views pay in Nigeria?
It depends on the brand's rate. On Korareel, creators earn about ₦666 to ₦3,333 per 1,000 verified views. At ₦1,000 per 1,000, 50,000 views pays ₦50,000.
Do I need followers to get paid for views?
No. Pay-per-view campaigns pay for the views each clip gets, whatever your follower count.
Which platforms count?
On Korareel: TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. Each campaign says which platforms it accepts.