Comparative Media Representations of OnlyFans : A Study of Nigeria and Finland

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate and contrast the representation of OnlyFans in Finnish and Nigerian media. The study looked at the quantity, tone, themes, and framing of OnlyFans-related content in both nations using content analysis from both conventional and digital media sources. With an emphasis on gender, digital work, and cultural discourse, the study was based on moral panic theory and framing theory.

The results show glaring differences in how OnlyFans is portrayed in Finnish and Nigerian media. With a focus on shame, transgression, and societal degradation, Nigerian media mostly portrays the site as a moral and cultural danger. Sensational, gendered, and based on conservative and religious standards, the coverage is frequently present. Finnish media, on the other hand, portray OnlyFans as a platform for the digital economy that emphasizes online labor, entrepreneurship, and individual liberty. A more balanced tone is used, emphasizing both risks and empowerment.