Nigerian Esports Survey

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Thank you for participating.

The insights you share are invaluable in helping us better understand and grow the esports industry in Nigeria.

Please read each question carefully and select the response that best reflects your experience. Your honest input will make a real difference.

All responses would be treated annoymously. A free coopy of the final report will be available for download from www.africagamesreport.com

We encourage you to finish the survey questions in one sitting.
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Consent* This field is required.By continuing with this survey, you confirm that: Your participation is voluntary The information you provide will be kept confidential and used for research and reporting purposes. No personal identifiers will be shared without your permission.
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Where do you Live?* This field is required.
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State / Province
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Montenegro
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Nagorno-Karabakh
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Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
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Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
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Panama
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Poland
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Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
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Saint Barthelemy
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
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Samoa
San Marino
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Senegal
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eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
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Vietnam
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Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
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Western Sahara
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Other
Country
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State* This field is required.If you live in Nigeria, tell us the State you're located
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Abia
Abuja (FCT)
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Benue
Borno
Cross River
Delta
Ebonyi
Edo
Ekiti
Enugu
Gombe
Imo
Jigawa
Kaduna
Kano
Katsina
Kebbi
Kogi
Kwara
Lagos
Nasarawa
Niger
Ogun
Ondo
Osun
Oyo
Plateau
Rivers
Sokoto
Taraba
Yobe
Zamfara
State
Zip Code
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Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other
Country
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Age Group* This field is required.
Below 18
18 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 54
55+
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Gender* This field is required.
Male
Female
I prefer not to say
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Highest Education Attained* This field is required.
School Certificate
Undergraduate/University Student
Bachelor Degree Holder
Postgraduate Degree Holder
OND/HND Holder
Other
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Employment Status?* This field is required.
Employed
Self-Employed
Freelancer
Unemployed
Student
Other
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Do you play video games?* This field is required.
Yes
No
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Are you involved with ESPORTS?* This field is required.
Yes
No
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How would you best describe your involvement in esports?* This field is required.Select one
Player
Organiser/Event Staff
Other
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In one sentence, how would you define esports?Optional
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Which types of games do you MOSTLY play?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Action
Adventure
Battle Royale
Fighting
Horror/Survival
MMORPGs
Platformer
Puzzle
Party/Casual Games
Role-Playing Games (RPG)
Shooter (FPS/TPS)
Sports
Simulation
Strategy
Sandbox/Open-World
Other
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How much time do you spend playing games DAILY?* This field is required.
Less than 1 hour
1 - 2 hours
2 - 5 hours
Over 5 hours
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Where are you playing?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Home
Gaming café
School
Team facility
Friend’s/Family member's house
Work
During daily commute
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What platform do you MOSTLY play on?* This field is required.We want to know where you currently play games
Mobile
PC/Computer
Console
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Which consoles do you play on?* This field is required.
PlayStation
Xbox
Nintendo
Other
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Which OS do you use?* This field is required.
iOS
Android
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What phone brand do you own?* This field is required.e.g. Samsung, Tecno, itel
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Do you play on Console* This field is required.PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo
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Never
All the time
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Do you play on PC* This field is required.
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Never
All the time
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Which brand of PC do you use?* This field is required.
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Do you play on Mobile* This field is required.
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Never
All the time
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Which of these devices do you OWN?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Mobile Phone
PlayStation
Xbox
Nintendo
Laptop or PC
Other
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List the games you play frequently* This field is required.e.g. Fortnite, Mortal Kombat, Clash of Clans
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Which best describes the games you MOSTLY play?* This field is required.
Free-to-Play
Premium/Paid Games
Subscription-based (e.g. Game Pass, PlayStation Plus)
Other
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Do you purchase games?* This field is required.e.g. FC26, Call of Duty, Tekken etc
Yes, I do
Yes, but rarely
I never pay for games
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How much do you spend buying games yearly?* This field is required.
Less than ₦10,000
₦10,000–₦50,000
₦50,000–₦100,000
₦100,000–₦250,000
₦250,000–₦500,000
Over ₦500,000
ZERO
Not Applicable
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Do you buy in-game items such as cosmetics or DLCs?* This field is required.
Yes, I do
Yes, but rarely
I don't mind watching ads
I never buy in-game items
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How much do you spend on in-game content yearly?* This field is required.DLC, Customisation, Currency etc
Less than ₦10,000
₦10,000–₦50,000
₦50,000–₦100,000
₦100,000–₦250,000
₦250,000–₦500,000
Over ₦500,000
ZERO, I watch ads
Not Applicable
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Do you pay for subscription* This field is required.GamePass, PlayStation Plus, Apple Arcade etc
Yes, I do
No, I don't
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How much do you spend on in-game content or subscriptions yearly?* This field is required.Eg. Playstation Plus, Game Pass, Apple Arcade
Less than ₦10,000
₦10,000–₦50,000
₦50,000–₦100,000
₦100,000–₦250,000
₦250,000–₦500,000
Over ₦500,000
ZERO
Not Applicable
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Who makes these purchases?* This field is required.
I pay for them myself
My parents/family purchase them for me
I use my friends license to play
I never pay for games
Other
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How do you usually pay?* This field is required.
Debit/Credit Card
PayPal/Other Digital Wallet
Mobile Wallet/ Mobile Money
Gift Cards/Vouchers
I don't pay
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Do you connect to the internet when playing games* This field is required.
I only play online
I sometimes play online
I prefer offline games
I never play online
Other
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How do you connect to the internet when playing?* This field is required.
Mobile Internet
Home/Personal Internet
Work Internet
School Internet
Cyber/Gaming Cafe Internet
Other
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What is your TYPICAL monthly data usage?* This field is required.
Less than 5gb
5gb - 10gb
10gb - 25gb
25gb - 50gb
50gb - 100gb
Over 100gb
Other
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How fast is your internet?* This field is required.
5mbps
10mbps
20mbps
30mbps
40mbps
Over 50mbps
I have no idea
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On average, how much do you spend on internet each month?* This field is required.
Less than ₦1,000
₦1,000–₦5,000
₦5,000–₦10,000
₦10,000–₦25,000
₦25,000–₦50,000
Over ₦50,000+
I’m not sure
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How RELIABLE is your internet?* This field is required.
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Unreliable
Very Reliable
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Which of these BEST explains why you play video games* This field is required.
To help me relax
To entertain myself
To challenge self
To compete with others
To socialise and meet new people
To launch a career
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Playing games has had a strong positive impact on my mental healthy* This field is required.
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Disagree
Totally Agree
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Playing games is a great way to learn valuable skills* This field is required.
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Totally Agree
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I can make a career from playing video games* This field is required.
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Totally Agree
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I feel encouraged and supported to play video games* This field is required.
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Totally Agree
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Playing games helps me escape from reality* This field is required.
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Totally Agree
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Building connections is a reason why I play* This field is required.
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Totally Agree
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I play to be part of a global community* This field is required.
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Totally Agree
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I think the video games industry is inclusive* This field is required.
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Totally Agree
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How would you describe your current level as a player?* This field is required.
Semi-Professional Player (compete seriously but not full-time)
Professional Player (earn significant income / compete full-time)
Other
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How do you compete?* This field is required.
Online
In person (LAN, café, campus, etc.)
Both Online & In-person
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In a typical week, how many hours do you spend playing?* This field is required.
Less than 2 hours
3–5 hours
6–9 hours
10–14 hours
15+
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What are the BIGGEST barriers you face in competing in esports?* This field is required.Select all that apply.
Internet quality/latency
Power outages
Cost of data
Cost of equipment
Lack of local events
Travel to events
Toxic behaviour or harassment
Lack of team/practice partners
Time constraints
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What tools or resources help you improve as a player?* This field is required.Select one
Coaching
Team scrims
VOD reviews
Aim trainers
Better hardware equipment
Better internet
Structured league
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What support would most help players in Nigeria?* This field is required.Select one
Prize pools
Sponsorships
Cheaper data
Stable power
Local events
Coaching programs
Practice facilities
Safer spaces with active moderation
Travel support
Other
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Do you currently earn any income from esports?* This field is required.
Please Select
Please Select
Yes, I do
No, I don't
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Where do you earn income?* This field is required.
Competition Prizes
Streaming/content
Coaching
Team salary
Sponsorship/brand deals
Merchandise
Tournament operations
Other
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How much have you earned in the past year?* This field is required.
Less than ₦100,000
₦100,000–₦500,000
₦500,000–₦1,000,000
₦1,000,000–₦5,000,000
₦5,000,000–₦10,000,000
Over ₦10,000,000
I haven't earned a dime
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Which of these reflect your experience as an Esports Athlete?* This field is required.
Esports has helped me develop teamwork and communication skills.
Esports has improved my problem-solving or strategic thinking.
Esports has improved my discipline and time management.
I believe skills from esports can be applied in other jobs or sectors.
Other
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What event types do you run?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Online tournaments
LAN tournaments
Leagues
Campus events
Community nights
Other
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Tell us the name(s) of your esports event* This field is required.
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In the past 12 months, how many people have attended your event(s)?* This field is required.Number of attendees
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What is the size of your online community?* This field is required.
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Which games do you host most often?* This field is required.List 3 - 5 games you host most often (e.g. Fortnite, Mortal Kombat, Clash of Clans)
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In the past 12 months, which of the following sources have you used to cover the costs of running events?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Personal funds
Entry fees
Brand sponsorship
Publisher partnership
Venue partnership
Government/federation support
Other
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In the past 12 months, which of the following sources have you earned revenue from as an event organiser?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Entry fees
Brand sponsorship
Publisher partnership
Venue partnership
Ticket sales
Government/federation support
Merchandising
Concessions (food/drink sales, side activations)
Other
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What are the biggest challenges you face in running esports events?* This field is required.Select all
Internet & power
Prize funding
Sponsorship sales
Venue availability
Equipment/production
Staff & volunteers
Promotion & reach
Permissions/regulation
Security
Payments/payouts
Other
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What are the biggest challenges you face in building and growing your audience?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Reaching new audiences
Converting viewers to attendees
Creator partnerships
Marketing budget
Stream quality
Venue size/location
Ticket pricing
Safety/security
Other
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Do you stream your events?* This field is required.
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
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Where do you usually stream your events?* This field is required.
YouTube
Twitch
Facebook
TikTok
Local web TV
Other
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I organise esports events to grow the community and connect people.* This field is required.
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Strongly Agree
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My events are financially sustainable.* This field is required.
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Strongly Agree
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Organising events is a path to recognition and influence in the esports scene.* This field is required.
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Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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What NEGATIVELY impacts your playing experience the MOST?* This field is required.
Unreliable internet connection
Poor power supply
Lack of affordable devices
Cost of gaming licenses
Low server latency/ping
High cost of internet
Lack of gaming community
Bad perception of gaming
Other
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What do you think can MOST improve the growth of esports in your country?* This field is required.
More esports events and competition
Availability of local servers
Provision of alternative payment options
Family/community support of esports athletes
Introduction of gaming curriculums in schools
Local role models and gaming influencers
Investment by governments and private companies
Other
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What type of training would be most useful to you?* This field is required.
Game skills
Technical/production skills
Event organising
Community management
Business/marketing
Other
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How beneficial do you think mentorship or training would be for your growth in esports?* This field is required.
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Extremely
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I feel safe and welcome in the gaming spaces I use.* This field is required.
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Strongly Agree
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I can connect easily with other players in Nigeria* This field is required.
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Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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I have people I can regularly play or train with.* This field is required.
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Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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I have personally experienced toxic behaviour when playing games online.* This field is required.
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Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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Toxic behaviour limits people’s ability to take part in esports in Nigeria.* This field is required.
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Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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What would help grow esports events?Optional
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Are there any factors that might affect women’s participation in games and esports?Optional
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Would you like to be sent a copy of the report?* This field is required.
Yes
No
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Would you be open to an interview for the report?* This field is required.
Yes
No
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Are you interested in testing a local game?* This field is required.
Yes, I am
No, I am not
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Your Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Email* This field is required.
example@example.com
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Phone NumberOptional
Area Code
Phone Number
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