A new report by Google, published in collaboration with Ipsos, has indicated that Nigeria ranked among leading countries globally in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly on learning, work, and entrepreneurship.
The report, with the title “Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the Hands of More People”, highlighted how AI tools were rapidly being adopted by Nigerians and businesses in the country based on their believe that AI is an enabler of innovation and self-employment, especially in the nation’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
The report’s findings released on Tuesday indicated that 88% of Nigerian adults had used an AI chatbot, representing 18 percentage points higher than the 2024, compared with the global average of 62% and underscoring Nigeria’s position at the forefront of AI usage worldwide.
A further analysis of the report’s findings showed that AI had become a major resource for learning in Nigeria with about 93% of users confirming that they rely on AI to understand complex topics, compared with a global average of 74%.
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Also, the report revealed that in the workplace, 91% of Nigerians reported using AI tools to assist with their work, reflecting growing integration of the technology into professional and business environments.
On adoption of AI for entrepreneurship and career exploration in the country, the Google reported that 80% of Nigerians used AI tools to explore new business ideas or consider career changes, almost doubling the global average of 42%.
Commenting on the report’s findings, Google’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager for West Africa, Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, noted the findings reflected how Nigerians were creatively applying AI to unlock opportunities in education, professional development, and economic activity.
He said: “It’s inspiring to see how Nigerians are creatively and purposefully using AI to unlock new opportunities for learning, growth, and economic empowerment,” he said.
“This report doesn’t just show high adoption rates; it tells the story of a nation that is actively shaping its future with technology, using AI as a tool to accelerate progress and achieve its ambitions”, the Google’s spokesperson added.
The report further indicated that optimism about AI’s impact on education remained high in the country as 91% of Nigerians believe AI has a positive effect on learning and access to information, compared with 65% globally, while 95% of respondents said university students and educators were likely to benefit from AI tools.
Overall, Google reported that sentiment towards AI in Nigeria remained largely positive as 80% of Nigerians expressed excitement about the possibilities of AI, compared with 20% who expressed concerns about its adoption.
The report also showed that among frequent AI users in Nigeria, enthusiasm was as high as 90%, reinforcing Nigerians’ strong confidence in AI as the technology of the future.
