YouTube’s Super Chat has quietly become a major money-maker for content creators. In Nigeria, some YouTube channels are pulling in hundreds of thousands and even millions daily.
But what exactly is Super Chat, and how do YouTube creators make money from it?
What Is Super Chat, and How Does It Work?
Super Chat is a YouTube feature that allows viewers to pay to highlight their messages during live streams and premieres. 
The more a viewer pays, the more visible their message becomes. It stays pinned longer, appears in bright colours, and stands out to the creator.
This feature is popular among YouTubers who host live shows, Q&A sessions, or religious broadcasts, as it enhances engagement and provides a steady revenue stream.
For creators, Super Chat is a direct revenue stream. When viewers send Super Chats:
- YouTube takes a 30% percentage
- The creator earns the rest
- Payments increase during highly engaging live streams
To make money from Super Chat, a channel must:
- Build an engaged audience willing to support financially
- Be monetised on YouTube
- Go live regularly
A striking pattern we noticed from Nigeria’s Super Chat earnings is that most top-earning channels are religious.
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Nigeria is one of the most religious countries in the world, with millions of Christians and Muslims who regularly engage in online worship, prayer sessions, and live sermons; therefore, many Nigerians:
- Watch long live streams
- Participate actively in prayers
- Give Super Chats as a form of spiritual support or thanksgiving
For pastors and ministries, YouTube has become a digital church, and Super Chat functions like a modern-day offering.
Top 10 Nigerian YouTube Channels by Daily Super Chat Earnings
According to Playboard, these are the top 10 Nigerian YouTube channels earning the most from Super Chat.
1. Pastor Jerry Eze – ₦6,156,358
Pastor Jerry Eze of Streams of Joy International leads by a wide margin. His daily prayer programme, New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), draws massive live audiences. Viewers send Super Chats alongside testimonies and prayer requests, making his channel the highest Super Chat earner in Nigeria.
2. WatchPastorChris – ₦692,972
This channel features sermons, teachings, and live programmes from Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy. With a global following and loyal church members, WatchPastorChris benefits from consistent Super Chat support during live broadcasts and special services.
3. Zion Prayer Movement Outreach – ₦555,502
Zion Prayer Movement Outreach is known for intense prayer sessions and prophetic declarations. Its fast-growing online congregation regularly supports the channel through Super Chats, especially during live prayer marathons.
4. Paul S. Joshua – ₦538,562
Paul S. Joshua’s channel focuses on Christian teachings, prayer, and spiritual guidance. His live streams encourage real-time interaction, and viewers often use Super Chat to ask questions or request prayers, pushing his daily earnings into the top tier.
5. Dunamis TV – ₦394,873
Dunamis TV is the official YouTube channel of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, led by Pastor Paul Enenche. Their services and powerful sermons draw thousands of live viewers who contribute steadily via Super Chat.
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6. Remnant Christian Network Warri – ₦134,026
This channel represents the Warri branch of the Remnant Christian Network. Though smaller than some mega-ministries, its highly committed audience supports live teachings and revival meetings through Super Chats.
7. Mobile Legends Nigeria – ₦86,717
This is the only gaming channel on the list. Mobile Legends Nigeria focuses on gaming content. Its live gameplay streams attract fans who use Super Chat to support the creator, proving that entertainment content can still compete, though at a lower scale compared to religious channels.
8. CelebrationTV – ₦82,140
CelebrationTV features Christian programmes, sermons, and inspirational content from Apostle Johnson Suleman and his church. Its steady Super Chat income comes from viewers who regularly tune in to live broadcasts and special events.
9. Johnson Suleman – ₦75,190
This channel centres on Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries. The ministry is known for prophetic messages and deliverance sessions; hence, his live streams attract Super Chats from followers seeking prayers and spiritual insight.
10. Catholic Reflection Family – ₦56,527
Rounding out the list is Catholic Reflection Family, a channel dedicated to Catholic teachings, reflections, and prayers. Its presence shows that Super Chat earnings cut across denominations, not just Pentecostal ministries.
These figures show that faith-based content dominates YouTube live engagement in Nigeria and Super Chat has become a powerful income stream.
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