Abstract
Corruption remains a significant impediment to sustainable governance and development in Nigeria. Amidst ineffective institutional mechanisms, citizens increasingly turn to social media to demand accountability and expose corrupt practices. This paper examines the transformative yet complex role of social media in mobilizing citizen-led anti-corruption advocacy. Using qualitative analysis of three high-profile cases (#EndSARS, #OpenNASS, and BudgIT’sTracka) and stakeholder interviews, it explores how online platforms enable collective action, amplify marginalized voices, and pressure public officials. Findings reveal that while social media enhances citizen empowerment and transparency, challenges such as misinformation, state repression, and weak institutional uptake limit its long-term impact. The paper concludes with recommendations for strengthening digital literacy, protecting civic space, and integrating social media outputs into formal governance processes to sustain Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive.
Keywords: Social Media, Citizen Engagement, Anti-Corruption, Digital Activism, Governance.
DOI: www.doi.org/10.36349/sojolics.2025.v01i01.024
author/Hussaini, A., & Buhari, H. A.
journal/Sokoto JOLICS 1(1) | June 2025 |
