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Top 20 Photography Influencers in Nigeria on Instagram (Sep 2026)

We found 32 photography influencers in Nigeria on Instagram. These creators use "photography" in their Instagram bio and have audiences concentrated in Nigeria. Here are the top 20, ranked on engagement rate, audience quality and reach, not follower count alone.

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Ranked by engagement rate, audience quality and reach

Updated September 10, 2026

  1. 1Photographer In Coventry/Birmingham/London/Abuja instagram profile photo

    Photographer In Coventry/Birmingham/London/Abuja

    @scenery_studios_

    Travel Photographer, Videographer & Content Creator 🥘Food Influencer 📸Presets & Online Course Available 👨‍🍳DM for an experience @sceneryevents

    Mid-tierNigeria
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    Followers143K
    Engagement rate2.23%0.5x page median
    Suspicious followers18.5%Moderate
    Average reel plays32.6KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria86%
    United Kingdom3.9%
    United States of America2.2%
    Ghana1.5%
    India0.6%

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    Avg likes: 3.2K. Avg comments: 46. Audience credibility: 81%.

  2. 2Mr. James instagram profile photo

    Mr. James

    @tobijamescandids

    Storyteller Photographer to the Chairman, Mr. Tony Elumelu, CFR. | Telling candid and powerful stories of legacy and corporate excellence

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers53.2K
    Engagement rate4.43%At page median
    Suspicious followers23.0%Elevated
    Average reel plays29.2KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria81%
    United States of America6.2%
    United Kingdom3.9%
    Canada1.6%
    Ghana1.2%

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    Avg likes: 2.4K. Avg comments: 64. Audience credibility: 77%.

  3. 3Toronto Fashion Photographer | Videographer 🇨🇦🇬🇧 instagram profile photo

    Toronto Fashion Photographer | Videographer 🇨🇦🇬🇧

    @ovia_reflex

    I help brands & individuals create bold, memorable visuals. Maternity Portfolio @maternitybyovia Inquiries done via booking link below ⤵️

    MicroCanada
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    Followers35.1K
    Engagement rate2.63%0.6x page median
    Suspicious followers20.0%Moderate
    Average reel plays4.4KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria68%
    United States of America5.1%
    Tanzania4.6%
    Ghana4.6%
    United Kingdom2.6%

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    Avg likes: 920. Avg comments: 18. Audience credibility: 80%.

  4. 4Adebola instagram profile photo

    Adebola

    @iamboltie

    Living 🏍️🇳🇬🇧🇯🇹🇬🇬🇭 Entrepreneur @boltech.ng 🛒 Personal photographer @lumig.rapher 📸

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers30.9K
    Engagement rate2.87%0.6x page median
    Suspicious followers23.1%Elevated
    Average reel plays18.8KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria74%
    United States of America8.3%
    Canada3.7%
    United Kingdom3.5%
    United Arab Emirates1.8%

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    Avg likes: 888. Avg comments: 37. Audience credibility: 77%.

  5. 5Oluwabori Emmanuel Theophilus instagram profile photo

    Oluwabori Emmanuel Theophilus

    @themanuel_photography

    Jesus. Art. Storytelling. Wedding & Portrait Photographer 📍Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬 📩 Bookings & inquiries ↓

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers24.9K
    Engagement rate7.51%1.7x page median
    Suspicious followers24.2%Elevated
    Average reel plays6.4KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria82%
    United States of America5.8%
    United Kingdom3.0%
    Canada1.1%
    Ghana1.1%

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    Avg likes: 1.9K. Avg comments: 70. Audience credibility: 76%.

  6. 6Oddy Oboh instagram profile photo

    Oddy Oboh

    @jeriah.p

    🇬🇧 | 🇳🇬 Half Human | Half Photographer See | @jeriahweddings @oddyoboh Prints Available | Send a DM All rights reserved

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers20.2K
    Engagement rate6.66%1.5x page median
    Suspicious followers24.2%Elevated
    Average reel plays1.8KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria74%
    United States of America5.3%
    United Kingdom4.9%
    Ghana2.6%
    South Africa1.3%

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    Avg likes: 1.3K. Avg comments: 7. Audience credibility: 76%.

  7. 7Jiggy 🔆 instagram profile photo

    Jiggy 🔆

    @phalenges_official

    ACTOR/ Voice Expert 🎥 VIDEOGRAPHER/ LIFESTYLE - @_jiggyfx PHOTOGRAPHER @ekotattoos COMEDIAN/ SKIT MAKER CONTENT CREATOR ‼️

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers19.7K
    Engagement rate2.14%0.5x page median
    Suspicious followers18.4%Moderate
    Average reel plays2.0KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria57%
    South Africa15%
    Ghana6.4%
    Kenya4.0%
    United States of America2.1%

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    Avg likes: 422. Avg comments: 41. Audience credibility: 82%.

  8. 8👽 Ebenezer Ayodele Photography instagram profile photo

    👽 Ebenezer Ayodele Photography

    @ebenezerayodele_

    Director | Photographer Crafting high-impact visual statements Bookings & Inquiries 👇🏼

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers19.6K
    Engagement rate4.40%At page median
    Suspicious followers22.3%Elevated
    Average reel plays2.0KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria75%
    United States of America6.8%
    United Kingdom4.5%
    Canada1.4%
    Ghana1.1%

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    Avg likes: 864. Avg comments: 16. Audience credibility: 78%.

  9. 9John Eke instagram profile photo

    John Eke

    @johnekestudios

    Video Director | Cinematographer | Filmmaker | Video Editor | photographer Personal Account @johneke_ Photographs @thejohneke #johneke #johnekestudios

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers18.7K
    Engagement rate6.04%1.4x page median
    Suspicious followers24.4%Elevated
    Average reel plays14.8KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria89%
    United Kingdom1.9%
    United States of America1.8%
    Ghana1.4%
    Netherlands0.5%

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    Avg likes: 1.1K. Avg comments: 52. Audience credibility: 76%.

  10. 10OSAKS, A Nigerian Wedding Photographer instagram profile photo

    OSAKS, A Nigerian Wedding Photographer

    @osakspictures

    👑PROUD LOVER OF GOD 👑DOCUMENTING BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES 👑WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FOR KINGS 👑& ROYALTIES 👑PORTRAIT PAGE @osaksstudioo 👑 VIDEO PAGE…

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers18.4K
    Engagement rate4.91%At page median
    Suspicious followers22.9%Elevated
    Average reel plays16.1KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria84%
    United States of America4.2%
    South Africa1.4%
    United Kingdom1.3%
    Ghana1.0%

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    Avg likes: 902. Avg comments: 22. Audience credibility: 77%.

  12. 11Ijeoma Nweke | Photographer | Educator instagram profile photo

    Ijeoma Nweke | Photographer | Educator

    @ijeomanweke

    Jesus Commands My Destiny Creative Director: @canvasartisanstudio Facilitator: @canvasartisanstudio.academy Wedding Gallery: @ijeomanwekeweddings

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers17.8K
    Engagement rate4.15%At page median
    Suspicious followers20.9%Elevated
    Average reel plays4.7KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria75%
    United States of America5.4%
    United Kingdom4.4%
    Ghana4.1%
    Canada2.2%

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    Avg likes: 739. Avg comments: 17. Audience credibility: 79%.

  13. 12Onpoint Photographyz instagram profile photo

    Onpoint Photographyz

    @onpoint_photographyz

    Luxury Wedding & Portrait Photographer Based in kano. Available Worldwide Turning Moments Into Timeless Art 📩 DM to Book 09014994718

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers17.6K
    Engagement rate6.19%1.4x page median
    Suspicious followers22.4%Elevated
    Average reel plays7.5KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria60%
    United States of America11%
    Ghana9.7%
    Tanzania1.5%
    Uganda1.4%

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    Avg likes: 1.1K. Avg comments: 4. Audience credibility: 78%.

  14. 13Kano Wedding/Portrait Photographer. instagram profile photo

    Kano Wedding/Portrait Photographer.

    @dr_zheen_shot

    @dr_zheen_studios Available for Travel Weddings|Portraits|Documentary,.. Taking bookings📲08109888200 📍Chiranchi plaza,Sheikh Jafar Road, 🚫No…

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers17.1K
    Engagement rate59.15%Outlier, verify before using
    Suspicious followers23.7%Elevated
    Average reel plays2.7KPer video post

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    Nigeria88%
    India1.1%
    Saudi Arabia0.9%
    United States of America0.9%
    United Arab Emirates0.9%

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    Avg likes: 10.1K. Avg comments: 3. Audience credibility: 76%.

  15. 14Michael Oshai instagram profile photo

    Michael Oshai

    @mikeyoshai

    Filmmaker, Photographer and Creative Director. LA.NYC.LAGOS. 📧: info@dolfincontent.com All photos are my copyright.

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers15.4K
    Engagement rate8.23%1.9x page median
    Suspicious followers24.9%Elevated
    Average reel plays47.0KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria68%
    United States of America12%
    United Kingdom5.7%
    Canada2.3%
    Ghana2.1%

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    Avg likes: 1.3K. Avg comments: 54. Audience credibility: 75%.

  16. 15Samuel Okedoyin instagram profile photo

    Samuel Okedoyin

    @okedoyin_pictures

    🇬🇧PHOTOGRAPHER 📸 📍West Midland | Coventry | Birmingham Newborn|kiddies|Portraits|Lifestyle|Weddings -strictly on appointments-✈️ 🌎

    MicroUnited Kingdom
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    Followers14.5K
    Engagement rate269.08%Outlier, verify before using
    Suspicious followers24.3%Elevated
    Average reel plays1.7KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria86%
    United Kingdom2.4%
    Ghana2.0%
    United States of America1.9%
    United Arab Emirates0.8%

    Top posts

    Avg likes: 39.0K. Avg comments: 8. Audience credibility: 76%.

  17. 16INTERNATIONAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER instagram profile photo

    INTERNATIONAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

    @tobi.lagos

    🇫🇷🇮🇹🇭🇺🇬🇷🇨🇿🇬🇭🇳🇱🇪🇸 •Weddings •Portraits •Corporate •Events •Birthdays For BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES 📧 Tobilagosfilm@gmail.com

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers14.3K
    Engagement rate4.46%At page median
    Suspicious followers20.8%Elevated
    Average reel plays12.6KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria81%
    United States of America5.5%
    United Kingdom1.8%
    Kenya1.7%
    Germany0.9%

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    Avg likes: 635. Avg comments: 98. Audience credibility: 79%.

  18. 17Tomiwa Ajayi | Wedding Photographer instagram profile photo

    Tomiwa Ajayi | Wedding Photographer

    @thetomiwaajayi

    Wedding Photographer in Lagos, Nigeria Timeless, elegant & emotional storytelling 📍Lagos | Nigeria 📩 Inquiries & booking ↓

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers14.1K
    Engagement rate10.21%2.3x page median
    Suspicious followers24.0%Elevated
    Average reel plays17.7KPer video post

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    Tomiwa Ajayi | Wedding Photographer's engagement rate benchmarked against this niche's real distribution.

    Audience location

    Nigeria78%
    United States of America5.9%
    United Kingdom3.2%
    Ghana2.2%
    United Arab Emirates1.0%

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    Avg likes: 1.4K. Avg comments: 35. Audience credibility: 76%.

  19. 18WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER instagram profile photo

    WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

    @mindmazephotography

    ¤ weddings | engagements | couples ¤ cinematic, romantic & timeless style Booking : 0 7 0 6 8 6 7 9 4 2 4 #wrgo

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers14.1K
    Engagement rate3.51%0.8x page median
    Suspicious followers21.6%Elevated
    Average reel plays11.9KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria77%
    Ghana4.3%
    United Kingdom3.8%
    United States of America2.8%
    Uganda1.1%

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    Avg likes: 495. Avg comments: 25. Audience credibility: 78%.

  20. 19Deji Oluokun instagram profile photo

    Deji Oluokun

    @thedejioluokun

    The Unicorn. Creative Director & Advertising Photographer. Founder @Cold.Studios

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers13.9K
    Engagement rate2.88%0.6x page median
    Suspicious followers24.8%Elevated
    Average reel plays2.9KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria72%
    United States of America5.9%
    United Kingdom4.1%
    Ghana2.3%
    Canada1.7%

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    Avg likes: 400. Avg comments: 63. Audience credibility: 75%.

  21. 20lateef Salvador instagram profile photo

    lateef Salvador

    @lasalvy

    Published Photographer, Fashion/Portraits|| Products "Lasalvy photography Email:lasalvy2009@hotmail.com #lasalvy #lasalvyStudios #lasalvyphotography

    MicroNigeria
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    Followers12.7K
    Engagement rate4.28%At page median
    Suspicious followers21.9%Elevated
    Average reel plays3.8KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Nigeria74%
    United States of America6.3%
    United Kingdom4.9%
    Ghana2.6%
    Canada2.0%

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    Avg likes: 542. Avg comments: 33. Audience credibility: 78%.

Benchmarks

Top photography influencers in Nigeria: engagement and audience benchmarks

The median and ranges across this ranking, so you can tell a genuinely strong photography creator from an average one.

32creators indexed18.1Kmedian followers4.44%median engagement22.5%avg suspicious followers

The top photography influencers in Nigeria run a median engagement rate of 4.44% and average 22.5% suspicious followers. Treat 4.44% as the bar a strong photography creator in Nigeria should clear; below it, you are paying for reach, not attention.

The best photography influencers in Nigeria here span 19 nano or micro and 0 macro accounts, covering both cost-efficient gifting and broad-reach launches. Audiences concentrate in Nigeria (100%), skewing male at 51%.

How this list is built. These are Instagram creators who describe themselves using terms like photography, photography, photo in their own bio and whose audience is concentrated in Nigeria. 32 accounts matched. We rank them on a blend of engagement rate, suspicious-follower share and reach, then publish the top 20. Figures are a snapshot taken on Sep 2026 and are frozen between refreshes, so the order you see is the order everyone sees.

Where their audiences are

Nigeria100%

Follower tiers in this ranking

Nanounder 10K
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Micro10K to 100K
19
Mid-tier100K to 500K
1
Macro500K+
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FAQ

Photography influencers in Nigeria: common questions

How do I find photography influencers in Nigeria?

Three approaches work. You can search local hashtags and location tags manually, which is free but slow and biased toward whoever posts most. You can ask your existing customers who they follow. Or you can filter an index: Leewou holds 32 photography influencers in Nigeria and lets you narrow by follower range, engagement rate, audience country and suspicious-follower share in one query. The 20 on this page are the top of that set, and the rest are in the app.

Who are the top photography influencers in Nigeria right now?

On this ranking, Photographer In Coventry/Birmingham/London/Abuja (@scenery_studios_), Mr. James (@tobijamescandids), Toronto Fashion Photographer | Videographer 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (@ovia_reflex). The ordering blends engagement rate, audience quality and reach rather than follower count alone, which is why a smaller account can outrank a larger one. Data was last refreshed in Sep 2026.

What counts as a good engagement rate for photography creators?

Use the set you are actually buying from as the benchmark, not a global average. Across these photography influencers in Nigeria, the median engagement rate is 4.44% at a median of 18.1K followers. Anything meaningfully above that median is doing better than its peers at the same size; anything well below is worth a second look before you pay for reach.

Are these follower counts real?

Not entirely, and that is true of every Instagram list. Across this group, an average of 22.5% of followers show signs of being fake or inactive. We publish that figure on every card instead of hiding it, so you can discount reach estimates before you negotiate. Anything above 30% is worth auditing manually before you commit budget.

Can I see contact details and full audience data for these creators?

Not on this page: it is a public preview. Inside Leewou you get the full audience breakdown (age, gender, country, city, interests, credibility), historical growth, content performance and email unlocks, plus the ability to save creators to shared lists and monitor their campaign posts. The trial runs 14 days with no card required.

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