The Role of Social Media in Combating Corruption, Promoting Accountability, and Sustainable Development in Nigeria’s Democracy

Anne Odoh and Alex Tolu Olagunju
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Anne Odoh: School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University (Main Campus), Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos
Alex Tolu Olagunju: School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University (Main Campus), Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos

Journal of Developing Societies, 2025, vol. 41, issue 2, 242-267

Abstract: This article explores the relevance of social media in tackling corruption in Nigeria’s democracy. Using the constructionist philosophy and the democratic participant theory, it adopts a qualitative research approach utilizing the purposeful sampling method and semi-structured interviews with nine key informants. Thematic analysis of the data confirmed that well-informed citizens are capable of utilizing social media to expose corrupt practices and demand accountability in Nigeria’s democratic government. These efforts promote sustainable national development in line with Goal 16 of the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals, which is concerned with building peaceful, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels of society.

Keywords: Accountability; corruption; democracy; Nigeria; social media; sustainable development goals (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1177/0169796X251322248

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