YouTube Shorts creators can now receive their share of a new $100 million YouTube Shorts Fund to be distributed over 2021 to 2022, as a reward for creating exciting and engaging content on the platform.
A statement by YouTube on Wednesday stated that the fund will be distributed to thousands of eligible creators each month as a bonus payment, based on their content’s performance in the previous month.
It said creators can receive up to $10,000 based on viewership and engagement of their Shorts content.
To qualify, channels must meet the minimum eligibility requirements refreshed each month to give other creators the opportunity to receive a reward for their creative and unique Shorts.
The Shorts Fund is the first step in building a monetisation model for Shorts on YouTube and is a chance for creators to earn and build their growing businesses as the world focuses on economic recovery.
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Across the world, Shorts creators have already attracted millions of subscribers via their Shorts-only channels.
Moreover, Nigerians are showing a growing interest in this new short-form video experience, as seen in the top 10 most viewed YouTube Shorts videos watched by Nigerians below.
- Best Oddly Satisfying Video for Stress Relief
- Will this work where you live?
- Electric car drivers be like…
- RONALDO Copied Khaby Lame
- This is what happens when you forget to shake the ketchup
- Best Oddly Satisfying Video for Stress Relief #Shorts
- Makeup tips & tricks #Shorts .(3)
- Best Oddly Satisfying Video for Stress Relief #Shorts
- This lady keeps stealing mail from mailbox
- Best Oddly Satisfying Video for Stress Relief #Shorts
Creators in Nigeria looking to make their own Shorts videos and take advantage of the Shorts Fund can try to create compelling and engaging content on the platform.
