Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- Nigerian authors and publishers have gained a new channel to reach international audiences after Spotify launched its audiobook service in the country.

The service, available in Nigeria on Wednesday, lets local publishers and self-published authors distribute audiobooks to listeners in more than 180 markets through Spotify for Authors.

Spotify said its audiobook partnerships are non-exclusive, meaning writers and publishers can distribute their works through other platforms.

The platform also provides audience information that can help authors and publishers understand who listens to their books and how audiences engage with them.

Spotify disclosed the development in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES, adding that i...