TikTok, the video-sharing platform operated by ByteDance, has confirmed the removal of 2.4 million videos uploaded by Nigerian users during the fourth quarter of 2024.
The figure places Nigeria among the top 50 countries with the highest incidence of content violations during the period.
The latest enforcement data released by TikTok shows that the platform removed 153 million videos globally in Q4 2024 with the majority of infractions linked to content violating its community guidelines.
The United States recorded the largest number of content takedowns, accounting for 8.5 million removals.
The company stated that the violations cut across multiple categories, including platform integrity, privacy, user safety, mental health, and issues related to civility and authenticity.
TikTok added that content removals in the top 50 countries contributed approximately 90 percent of total enforcement actions during the quarter.
The platform also terminated 211.5 million user accounts. A breakdown of the figure shows that 185.3 million were identified as fake accounts, while 20.5 million were linked to underage users below the platform’s minimum age requirement of 13 years. An additional 5.6 million accounts were closed for unspecified violations.
In its report, TikTok indicated that enhanced classification techniques and detection models contributed to the rise in enforcement numbers during the review period.
The company stated that these improvements were part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the platform against coordinated attempts to manipulate engagement, including fake likes and artificial account activity.
The company noted, “We remain committed to preserving the integrity of the platform by proactively removing content and accounts that undermine user trust. Our enforcement actions are continuously updated to respond to evolving threats.”
TikTok’s enforcement strategy relies on a combination of automated systems and human moderation, with additional focus on emerging markets, including Nigeria, where regulatory scrutiny over online content has intensified.
Industry analysts have observed that Nigeria’s placement among the top 50 countries in terms of violations is consistent with the increasing volume of user-generated content originating from the country.
However, it also reflects ongoing concerns regarding the adequacy of content regulation and the capacity of platforms to address harmful or misleading content in the local context.
TikTok has reiterated its commitment to strengthening its moderation capacity and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain platform safety and compliance across all jurisdictions.
