Nigeria has emerged as the global leader in AI adoption for learning and entrepreneurship, according to the Our Life with AI 2025 report. The study, a collaboration between Google and Ipsos for the third consecutive year, surveyed 21,000 respondents across 21 countries to understand public attitudes and usage of artificial intelligence.

Globally, the main drivers for AI use include learning new information or understanding complex topics (74%), assisting with work tasks (70%), and entertainment or exploration (66%). Within this context, Nigeria stands out, with 88% of adults actively using AI chatbots—an 18% increase from the previous year—for education, business, and entrepreneurial activities.

Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s Communications & Public Affairs Manager for West Africa, emphasized that this trend reflects Nigerians’ innovative use of AI to drive personal growth, economic empowerment, and national progress. He noted that the report goes beyond numbers, highlighting how AI is shaping a nation’s future.

Key Insights: Learning, Work, and Entrepreneurship

The report reveals that Nigerians are using AI more intensively than their global peers:

1. AI as a Learning and Work Tool:

• 93% of Nigerians use AI to learn or understand complex topics (global average: 74%).

• 91% leverage AI to support work tasks.

• 80% of Nigerians use AI to explore new business ventures or career opportunities, nearly double the global average of 42%.

2. Positive Educational Impact:

• 91% feel AI improves learning methods and access to information (global average: 65%).

• 95% believe students and educators benefit significantly from AI integration in higher education.

3. Optimism About the AI Future:

• 80% of Nigerians are excited about AI, while only 20% express concerns.

• Among frequent AI users, 90% report excitement about AI’s possibilities.

• Globally, the sentiment is more mixed, with 53% excited and 46% concerned.

Demographic Trends in AI Usage

The report also highlights variations across demographics:

• Gender: Males (64%) slightly lead females (61%) in AI usage.

• Employment: Employed adults (70%) use AI more than the unemployed (48%).

• Education: Higher-educated individuals (75%) adopt AI more than those with lower education (57%).

• Generational Trends:

• Generation Z: 82% adoption

• Millennials: 74% adoption

• Baby Boomers: 34% adoption

These trends indicate that Nigeria’s youthful, tech-savvy population is driving the nation’s leadership in AI use, particularly in learning and entrepreneurship, signaling a strong foundation for continued innovation and economic growth.