5 May, 2025
5 min read
Turn screen time into smart time—with platforms your children will actually enjoy!
If you’re a Nigerian parent raising school-age kids today, chances are you’ve had one or more of these thoughts:
“My child watches
“I want them to learn, not just sing cartoon songs.”
“Are there any good Nigerian-friendly learning apps?”
We hear you. And guess what? You’re not alone.
At Edusko, we’re committed to helping Nigerian parents guide their children’s learning journey in a way that fits our realities—whether it’s juggling school fees, managing screen time, or keeping your kids both engaged and educated at home.
So, we’ve curated a list of Top 10 educational YouTube channels and learning apps your children will not only love—but that can actually boost their brain power, grades, and curiosity.
Let’s turn those tablets and phones into tools for greatness!
A proudly Nigerian YouTube channel teaching children African values, morals, culture, and languages through fun songs and animations. Think of it as the African answer to Cocomelon—but with better cultural representation.
Why kids love it: Fun songs in Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and pidgin.
Why parents love it: Promotes local languages and Nigerian values.
Akili and Me is a Pan-African animation series designed for preschoolers. Developed by Ubongo Kids, it combines storytelling, numbers, letters, and African settings to teach through play.
Why kids love it: Bright, colourful, and catchy.
Why parents love it: It introduces early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning—all from an African perspective.
Have a curious child who’s always asking why the sky is blue or how volcanoes work? This channel introduces science, nature, animals, and geography in fun, bite-sized videos.
Why kids love it: Cool animal facts, fun quizzes, and engaging hosts.
Why parents love it: It fuels curiosity and encourages STEM interests.
This is a top favorite across Africa. It uses fun animations and catchy songs to teach math, science, English, and life skills to primary and junior secondary students.
Why kids love it: The Swahili-influenced songs and animated stories.
Why parents love it: It’s created for African kids, by African educators.
Edusko Tip: Add Ubongo Kids to your child’s after-school watch list instead of random cartoons.
This award-winning app is perfect for preschool to primary school children. It covers reading, writing, math, and emotional development with activities, games, and videos.
Why kids love it: Interactive characters and playful design.
Why parents love it: It’s 100% free, ad-free, and research-backed.
Want to keep your child learning off-screen too? Tinkergarten encourages nature-based learning through DIY activities and challenges.
Why kids love it: Outdoor fun with a purpose.
Why parents love it: It balances screen time with real-life skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and independence.
This app teaches math through an adventure-style game that keeps kids hooked. Ideal for children between 6 and 12 years old.
Why kids love it: It feels more like a game than school.
Why parents love it: Covers Nigerian curriculum-aligned topics like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and fractions.
A relatively new but growing channel with African stories, folk tales, history, and STEM topics made simple for kids.
Why kids love it: Relatable African characters and accents.
Why parents love it: Teaches kids their roots while boosting critical thinking.
This fantasy-style game helps kids master math while battling monsters and completing quests. Great for both classroom and home learning.
Why kids love it: They don’t even realize they’re doing math.
Why parents love it: It adapts to your child’s learning pace—and keeps them off TikTok.
Perfect for older kids preparing for WAEC, JAMB, or NECO. This app provides past questions, mock tests, solutions, and performance tracking.
Why kids love it: Fast, interactive, and helps reduce exam fear.
Why parents love it: Aligned with Nigeria’s educational system and trusted by schools.
Bonus Tip: Curate Their Screen Time, Don’t Cancel It
Instead of banning screens completely, try this approach:
The 30-30 Rule:
• 30 minutes of learning content
• 30 minutes of creative play or educational gaming
• Break and physical activity
This way, you’re not just saying “don’t watch YouTube,” but rather, “here’s what you can watch.”
Use YouTube Kids app to control what your child watches and set timers.
Final Thoughts: Learning Can Be Fun—and Digital!
You don’t need to spend millions on international schools or imported apps. Right here in Nigeria (and across Africa), there are high-quality, child-friendly learning tools at your fingertips.
These channels and apps can:
• Support your child’s school learning
• Build new skills
• Spark lifelong curiosity
• And give you a break while they learn independently!
Edusko is here to make parenting in this digital age easier.
From nutrition tips to academic resources, we help Nigerian parents give their kids a strong, holistic foundation.
So next time your child says, “Can I use your phone?”, hand it over—with confidence.
Because with the right content, every tap, swipe, or stream can lead to smarter kids and brighter futures.
