5 Winning Points for the Motion: Skit Making (Content Creation) is More Profitable Than a University Degree
Good day, future debate champions!
Are you preparing to support the motion “Skit Making (Content Creation) is More Profitable Than a University Degree”? If so, you might be feeling a bit controversial. After all, our parents told us to “go to school and get a good job.”
But let’s face the reality on the ground. The world has changed. Today, a young person with a smartphone and a sense of humor can out-earn a bank manager. If you want to win this debate, you need to hit them with hard facts, real numbers, and the undeniable truth of the digital economy employment landscape in Nigeria.
In this template, I’m handing you the exact script to prove that in today’s Nigeria, creativity pays faster and better than a certificate.
What does the motion mean?
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Skit Making (Content Creation): The act of creating short, entertaining videos for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to entertain and earn money.
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Profitable: Yielding financial gain or advantage.
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University Degree: An academic rank given by a college or university after completion of a course.
This article provides debate points to support one side of the motion for educational and academic purposes. It does not mean education is useless. Education creates doctors, engineers, and thinkers who are vital to society. However, in a debate, your job is to defend your stance logically—and this guide is here to help you win.
Winning Debate Points on Why Skit Making (Content Creation) is More Profitable Than a University Degree
Here is your “copy-and-paste” script. These points are written in the first person (“I”), so you can practice them exactly as you would speak them on stage.
1. The Earnings Gap is Massive and Undeniable
Mr. Chairman, Panel of Judges, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: Money.
While a university graduate is hoping for a starting salary of ₦80,000 or ₦120,000 a month—after spending four to six years studying—a successful skit maker is earning that in a single day.
Think about it. Top Nigerian skit makers like Mark Angel or Broda Shaggi are not earning in Naira; they are earning in Dollars. Through YouTube monetization and ad revenue, they rake in millions monthly. A report by [Dataleum ranked the Nigerian skit industry] as worth over ₦50 billion! How many university degrees can guarantee you a slice of a 50-billion-naira pie immediately after graduation? The answer is none. Skit making offers a financial ceiling that a standard 9-5 job simply cannot match.
2. Low Barrier to Entry vs. High Cost of Education
My second point is about “Return on Investment.” To get a university degree, I need to pay tuition fees, buy handouts, pay for accommodation, and survive strikes for 4, 5, or even 6 years. That is a huge investment of money and time.
Now, compare that to content creation. What do I need? A smartphone and data. That’s it.
I can start skit making today and arguably start making money in a few months if I am consistent. I don’t need to pass JAMB. I don’t need to know someone who knows someone to get a job. In the world of content, the market decides your worth, not a lecturer or a biased HR manager. It is the purest form of entrepreneurship, where your profit is practically all yours because your startup cost is near zero.
3. The Reality of Graduate Unemployment
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s look at the streets. We have PhD holders driving taxis. We have First Class graduates roaming the streets looking for jobs that don’t exist.
This is the harsh reality of white-collar job scarcity in Nigeria. A degree is a certificate, but it is not a receipt for a salary. On the other hand, the digital space is employing thousands of youths who would otherwise be jobless.
By engaging in content creation, I am creating my own job. I am not waiting for the government. As stated in many [reports on youth unemployment in Nigeria], the creative industry is now the “new oil” employing young people. Is it not more profitable to have a sure stream of income from your talent than to have a paper qualification that keeps you in the unemployment market?
4. Multiple Streams of Income (Diversification)
When you get a job with a degree, you usually have one source of income: your salary. And if you are lucky, maybe a bonus once a year.
But as a skit maker, my income sources are limitless. I make money from platform views (YouTube, Facebook). I make money from brand partnerships and influencer marketing. I can sell my own merchandise. I can host events.
One single viral video can open doors to five different paychecks. This level of financial independence is rare in traditional professions. We see skit makers buying houses and cars not because they are “lucky,” but because they have diversified income streams that a standard salary structure doesn’t allow.
5. Global Reach vs. Local Restriction
Finally, let’s talk about reach. A law degree from a Nigerian university basically allows you to practice Law… in Nigeria. If you move to the UK or USA, you often have to start over or take more exams. Your degree is locally restricted.
But skit making? It has no borders. A funny video I make in Lagos can be watched by someone in London, New York, or Tokyo within minutes.
This global reach means I can earn foreign currency (Dollars/Pounds) while living in Nigeria. This is the ultimate profitability hack in our current economy. While the Naira fluctuates, the content creator earning in dollars is secure. My product travels the world while I sleep; a degree holder has to physically show up to work to get paid.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Isn’t skit making just for people who aren’t smart enough for school? A: Not at all! Many top skit makers are actually university graduates (Lawyers, Doctors, Engineers) who realized that content creation pays better. It requires high intelligence to write scripts, act, edit, and understand audience psychology.
Q: How do I conclude this debate without sounding like I hate education? A: You can say: “Mr. Chairman, we value education. But we cannot eat certificates. In the contest of ‘Profitability’—which is about financial return—the numbers clearly favor the content creator.” For more tips on closing, check our guide on how to start a debate greeting.
Q: Can I mention specific names of skit makers? A: Yes! Mentioning names like Sabinus, Taaooma, or Mr. Macaroni makes your argument real and relatable because everyone knows their success stories.
Conclusion / Summary
In summary, supporting the motion that Skit Making (Content Creation) is More Profitable Than a University Degree is about looking at the Earnings Gap, Low Barrier to Entry, Unemployment Realities, Multiple Income Streams, and Global Reach.
While education is “better” for societal development, “profitability” is a numbers game—and the numbers are on the side of the creator. As noted by BusinessDay regarding the creative economy, the shift of wealth from traditional sectors to the digital creative sector is one of the biggest economic events of our time.
What do you think? Is the “School Na Scam” mentality winning, or is a degree still the ultimate safety net? Drop your opinions in the comments section below!
Disclaimer: This article is for educational debating purposes only. Education remains a vital tool for personal and national development.
