In 2025, it’s not just celebrities and skit makers dominating Nigerian Instagram — pastors are taking the spotlight too! With millions of followers and powerful digital influence, these men and women of God are proving that spreading the Word can trend just as much as Afrobeats. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

From miracle clips and luxury lifestyles to deep sermons and viral quotes, here are the Top 10 Most Followed Nigerian Pastors on Instagram in 2025 — and yes, one even has a TikTok dance challenge going viral!

1. Pastor Jerry Eze – 4.7M Followers

Handle: @realjerryeze
Known for: NSPPD “What God Cannot Do Does Not Exist” Livestreams
This firebrand preacher leads the digital pulpit. His daily prophetic prayers consistently trend on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). His comment section is pure wildfire!

2. Apostle Joshua Selman – 3.9M Followers

Handle: @apostle_selman
Known for: Kingdom teachings, deliverance sermons
Selman doesn’t chase clout, but his deep, scriptural expositions attract a young audience hungry for truth — and the reels of his Koinonia sessions rack up thousands of shares.

3. Pastor Paul Adefarasin – 3.2M Followers

Handle: @pauladefarasin
Known for: House on the Rock aesthetics, tech-savvy gospel events
This man knows branding! His page feels like a gospel version of GQ — classy, calm, and camera-ready.

4. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome – 3M Followers

Handle: @pastorchrislive
Known for: Healing streams, global crusades
He’s the OG of Christian television, now flexing just as hard on Instagram. His clips trend from Nigeria to South Africa daily.

5. Prophet Odumeje – 2.8M Followers

Handle: @prophetodumeje
Known for: “The Indaboski” power clips, viral chaos
His theatrics may cause controversy, but he keeps followers glued. His preaching and “wrestling-style” moves make him Nigeria’s most meme-able man of God.

6. Bishop David Oyedepo – 2.3M Followers

Handle: @davidoyedepomin
Known for: Faith-based wealth teachings, mega church aesthetics
Though not personally active, the official Living Faith Church account posts clips that trend — especially during Shiloh.

7. Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo – 1.9M Followers

Handle: @biodunfatoyinbo
Known for: Fashion-forward preaching, cool church vibes
COZA’s lead pastor is the Gen Z magnet — drip, gospel and aesthetics in one page.

8. Pastor Bolaji Idowu – 1.8M Followers

Handle: @bolajiid
Known for: Relationship series, career breakthrough prayers
The Harvesters lead pastor connects with upwardly mobile Lagosians — reels about dating, jobs and faith go viral weekly.

9. Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe (Genesis) – 1.6M Followers

Handle: @genesisglobal01
Known for: Street-style worship, spontaneous praise sessions
His “street meets spirit” branding draws massive crowds online and offline. His church feels like a spiritual concert.

10. Apostle Johnson Suleman – 1.5M Followers

Handle: @johnsonsulemanofficial
Known for: Miracle services, viral clapbacks
Never afraid to speak his mind or throw shade at trolls, Suleman balances power-packed sermons with online presence like a digital general.

Bonus: TikTok Pastors On the Rise

Instagram may be the main platform, but a new crop of TikTok-based pastors is also gaining fame. Look out for:

• @pastorobi_live (miracle skits with Gen Z energy)

• @revmayowa (devotional challenges with 200k+ likes)

Why It Matters

In an era of digital Christianity, these pastors aren’t just leading congregations — they’re influencing trends, shaping minds, and showing the world that the Nigerian church is loud, proud, and online!

Moral of the Story?

Your next revival might just come from your Instagram feed. 🙏📲
Follow them now — or you just might miss your blessing!