TikTok Ban Night-Live Stream in Nigeria: What Happened and How to Fix LIVE Not Working

Many Nigerian TikTok users have been asking the same questions:

• “Has TikTok banned live streaming in Nigeria at night?”
• “Why can’t I go Live after 11 pm?”
• “Is TikTok down or is it only Nigeria?”

If you’re having issues starting a TikTok Live at night, you’re not alone. TikTok recently implemented a temporary night-time restriction on LIVE in Nigeria, and thousands of creators have been affected.

This guide explains what the restriction means, why it is happening, and how to fix LIVE not working on your account.
 

What Exactly Happened?

TikTok has temporarily restricted LIVE streaming for Nigerian users during night hours, typically between:

11:00 PM – 5:00 AM (Nigeria Time)

During these hours, users may experience:

• The “LIVE is unavailable in your region” message
• Inability to start their own livestream
• Inability to view other LIVE videos
• Sudden disconnection when LIVE crosses into midnight
• The LIVE button disappearing entirely

This ban is not a personal or individual ban. It affects a large number of users.

Why Did TikTok Restrict Night-Time LIVE in Nigeria?

At the time, TikTok has not published an official global policy statement, but several credible reports and community updates indicate these reasons:

1. To Curb Inappropriate Content at Night

TikTok reported a rise in sexually explicit or adult-themed content being streamed late at night from Nigerian accounts. The platform is heavily cracking down on this.

2. Safety and Community Guidelines Investigation

TikTok says it is running “safety investigations” to protect the community. Night hours have the highest violation rate globally.

3. Increased Moderation of Nigerian LIVE Creators

Recent data shows tens of thousands of Nigerian LIVE sessions were removed for guideline violations. This triggered a temporary country-wide moderation rule.

4. To Prevent LIVE Monetization Abuse

Some users were using night-time LIVE to exploit gifting features. TikTok is tightening monetization rules.

Is This a Permanent Ban?

No — it is temporary.

The restriction is described as a temporary LIVE curfew, not a permanent ban on Nigerian creators.

TikTok LIVE still works perfectly during the day for most accounts.

Who Is Affected?

So far your location is Nigeria and you use a Nigerian SIM or IP address, you are affected.

Both new creators and verified creators are affected.

How to Know if You Are Under the TikTok Night Restriction

Your account may be affected if you see any of these:

• LIVE button missing
• “You cannot go LIVE at this time”
• “LIVE is unavailable in your region”
• LIVE disconnects immediately
• You can’t watch other people’s live streams at night

If any of this happens only at night, then it’s the night-time restriction.

When Will TikTok Lift the Night-Time Ban in Nigeria?

TikTok has not given an exact date, but the restriction appears to be temporary.

It may be lifted once:

• The investigation period is complete
• Guideline violations reduce
• Nigerian LIVE creators comply with moderation rules

Given previous patterns, these types of restrictions usually last weeks to months, not permanent.