Social Media Use Among Nigerian Students Abroad

Abstract

The study „Social Media Use among Nigerian Students Abroad‟ was conducted to assess social media usefulness as a source of information among Nigerian students about events in their home country. Using the quantitative methodology of research, a survey was conducted using a total sample size of 310 which represented 10% of the total population of the study. However, the analysis for this study was done using 299 respondents, because 11 questionnaires were not returned. The findings of this study indicate that all respondents signed up on social media platforms and have user accounts on various social media platforms indicating 57.5% those for whose favourite is social networking sites. The predominant source of information is shared post and credibility is recorded as 59.9%. Based on the issues discussed, social media is affirmed by 71.8% for usefulness and most suitable source of information for students living abroad. Keywords: social media, new media, communication.