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Digital Pimps and the Rise of Nigeria’s Tech-Driven Sex Economy
Beneath Nigeria’s fast-growing digital landscape lies a shadowy and expanding underworld—where syndicates and tech-savvy middlemen orchestrate sex trafficking through encrypted chats, social media, and mobile platforms. Young boys and girls are being recruited, manipulated, and monetized by digital pimps who operate behind screens, often staying ahead of law enforcement. The trade thrives on anonymity, desperation, and the illusion of opportunity, turning technology into a tool of exploitation. As the economy tightens and youth unemployment rises, this digital sex economy is becoming both a lifeline and a trap for thousands.