Why Do Nigerians Use Piracy Websites Despite the Risks?

Movies, music, books and live sports are widely available online, but not every free website has the right to share them. A platform offering a new movie or live match at no cost may be distributing copyrighted content without permission. Being online does not automatically make content free to copy, download or redistribute. What drives people to piracy websites most: high subscription costs, limited access to legal platforms, lack of awareness, or simply the desire for free content?

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