Creative Industries in Nigeria: Challenges and Solutions from the Nigerian Publishing Industry Perspective

Abstract

Nigeria has a deep pool of creative potentials capable of contributing enormously to the growth of her economy and that of the continent. This is exemplified in some of the sectors of the creative industries in Nigeria such as film, music, fashion and art that have launched themselves into global reckoning. However, the deep wealth of creative talents in Nigeria is far more than the few thriving sectors of the industries. In other words, there is still so much to be tapped in the creative sector of Nigeria’s economy. Therefore, drawing from secondary sources and interview of leading publishers in Lagos, this paper argues that though some sectors of the creative industries in Nigeria are doing well, Nigeria is yet to maximize her deep creative talents. This is due to lack of infrastructure alongside numerous other challenges in the industries. This paper looked at the challenges of creative industries in Nigeria through the lens of the Nigerian publishing industry. It also suggests solutions capable of repositioning the industries for greater heights.

Keywords: Nigeria, Economy, Creative Talents, Creative Industries, Publishing Industry.

DOI: 10.7176/JCSD/69-04

Publication date: January 31^st 2023