A new report jointly released by Google and Ipsos has identified Nigeria as a global leader in the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly across learning, work, and entrepreneurial activities.
The revelation was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Mr Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager for West Africa, who noted that the report highlights Nigerians’ strong embrace of AI tools and their optimism about the technology’s future, as detailed in the study titled “Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the Hands of More People.”
According to the report, 88 per cent of Nigerian adults have used an AI chatbot, representing an 18-point increase from 2024 and significantly higher than the global average of 62 per cent.
“It is inspiring to see how Nigerians are creatively and purposefully using AI to unlock opportunities for learning, growth, and economic empowerment.
“This report goes beyond high adoption rates; it tells the story of a nation actively shaping its future with technology,” he said.
Kola-Ogunlade added that the report findings showed that AI had become a major tool for learning and professional development in Nigeria.
He said that 93 per cent of users rely on it to understand complex topics, compared to 74 per cent globally, and 91 per cent of Nigerians used AI to assist with their work.
Kola-Ogunlade said that the report also indicated that 80 per cent of Nigerians applied it to explore new business ideas or career changes almost double the global average of 42 per cent.
“The report highlighted strong optimism about AI’s role in education, with 91 per cent of Nigerians believing it has a positive impact on learning and access to information, compared to 65 per cent globally.”
According to Kola-Ogunlade, the report shows that 95 per cent of respondents believe university students and educators will benefit from AI tools.
He noted that Nigerians are markedly more optimistic about AI compared to their global peers, with 80 per cent expressing enthusiasm about its potential, while only 20 per cent voiced concerns.
“This optimism climbs to 90 per cent among Nigerians who regularly use AI in their everyday activities,” he added.
