The Big Brother Naija (BBN) Season 11 application portal opened on May 16, 2026, and will remain open until May 20, 2026. If you're applying for the TV show, seize the opportunity to register before the application closes. There are two factors that determine when registration closes: the portal reaches the deadline or all available slots are filled, whichever comes first.
However, before we begin explaining how to register for the TV shows, let's discuss about this Season 11 that is scheduled to premiere on July 26, 2026. This season is the first season to hold physical auditions in three cities—Abuja, Lagos, and Enugu—simultaneously. Just like the previous seasons, the prizes that will be won are usually cash (around ₦120 million), including cars and brand endorsements.
However, it's important to note that theme of this Season 11 and the exact details of the prizes winner will receive haven’t been revealed yet. The promotional campaign for Season 11 showcases visuals of a treasure-filled cauldron overflowing with gold and jewellery. BetPawa emerged as the headline sponsor, Guinness joins as the gold sponsor, and Minimie serves as the associate sponsor.
How to Apply for BBNajia Season 11
This season BB Naija requires applicants to complete two applications: online registration and physical auditions in either Lagos, Abuja, or Enugu. It's also important to note that you must be at least 21 years of age by 1st May of 2026 and you must be a Nigerian citizen to apply.
Follow these steps and guidelines to successfully submit your application and book your audition appointment for Big Brother Naija Season 11:
Apply at AfricaMagic.tv
First you need to complete the online application on AfricaMagic.tv before you proceed to the physical audition. Visit “africamagic.tv/bigbrother” to start your online application. The deadline for this portal to remain open is on May 20, 2026.
In addition to that, there are also slots that determines how many applications that will accepted. If the slots are filled up, you will no longer have a chance to join the TV shows this season. You have to wait until the next season to submit another application.
The portal closes when it reaches the deadline or when all available slots are filled. So, it's important to act fast now if you're interested in being part of the TV shows.
Fill out your personal information
Once you're on the portal, read and accept the terms and conditions of the game. After that, a form will be out for you where you will need to fill out all your personal information as requested on the portal.
The personal information that will be requested are: names, gender, date of birth (DoB), email address, phone number, next of kin phone number, and the relationship between you and your next of kin.
Read the warnings on the next page. Part of the warnings is that if you create multiple profiles to manipulate the system, they'll be discovered on the day of physical audition and you will be automatically disqualified for the game.
Click on “Submit Application” and you will be sent a message to your email address to complete the registration. Open you email app and click the link in the message sent to you by BB Naija. The link will take you to another page where you will see a set of questions that are mandatory to answer.
Answer Questions about yourself
To complete the application form, you will be required to fill in all the mandatory fields (marked by *).
WHO YOU ARE
1.* Describe yourself
2.* What has been the high point of your life?
3.* What has been the low point of your life?
4.* What is the worst thing you’ve ever said or done?
5.* What habits of yours irritate people most?
6.* 5 Would you describe yourself as a religious person?
If so, describe the nature of your faith
7.* Tell us about your Political beliefs?
8.* Have you been on TV before? Yes/No
YOU AND OTHERS
9.* Describe your family and how you get along
10.* Describe your friends and friendships
11.* Explain your relationship status and views on relationships
12.* Tell us something about yourself that you don’t share with others
13.* Do you have a hidden talent? Tell us about it
YOU AND BIG BROTHER
14.* I want to be in the Big Brother Naija house because…….
YOUR HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE
15.* Do you participate in any unusual recreational activities?
16.* Do you smoke? Yes/No
17.* Please indicate if you have any special dietary requirements: (e.g. Vegetarian, Vegan, Halaal, Kosher etc.) Your response to the following will not exclude you from consideration
18.* Do you have chronic health problems (allergies, diabetes etc.)? Yes/No
19.* Have you ever consulted a mental health professional Yes/No
20.* Do you have a criminal record, or any legal action pending against you?
21.* Is there anything else we should know about you?
Please volunteer any further information, both positive (you may have won some important awards) and negatives that you believe we would want to know about and that is likely to emerge in the background check.
22.* Choose preferred Audition location: Enugu/Lagos/Abuja
How to answer all the questions
To help you navigate these fields easily, I have drafted a guidelines you can use to answer all the questions. The answers are just samples, you don't have to use it exactly how it's written here. You should adjust them to sound natural to you. It's important that your applications feel honest, confident, entertaining, and emotionally real.
1. Answer to “Describe yourself”
I’m a confident, energetic, and ambitious person who naturally stands out in any room I enter. I love meaningful conversations, good vibes, and creating unforgettable moments. I’m very expressive, emotionally intelligent, and I know how to connect with different kinds of people. I’m also competitive, resilient, and never afraid to speak my mind.
2. Answer to “What has been the high point of your life?”
The high point of my life has been realizing how much I’ve grown through every challenge I’ve faced. One of my proudest moments was becoming more independent and learning to believe in myself even when things were difficult. It gave me confidence and made me stronger mentally and emotionally.
3. Answer to “What has been the low point of your life?”
One of the lowest points in my life was going through a period where I doubted myself and felt emotionally overwhelmed because of how life was treating me. It taught me the importance of resilience, self-worth, and surrounding myself with supportive people. Looking back, it helped shape me into a stronger person.
4. Answer to “What is the worst thing you’ve ever said or done?”
At one point in my life, I reacted emotionally during an argument and said things I later regretted. I learned that words carry weight, and since then I’ve worked on controlling my emotions and communicating better.
5. Answer to “What habits of yours irritate people most?”
I can be very outspoken and brutally honest sometimes, which can come across as intense. I also like things done properly, so I can be a bit stubborn when I strongly believe I’m right.
6. Answer to “Would you describe yourself as a religious person? If so, describe the nature of your faith”
Yes, I’m Christian and I believe strongly in God. My faith keeps me grounded and gives me strength during difficult moments. I try to live with kindness, gratitude, and purpose, even though I’m not perfect.
7. Answer to “Tell us about your political beliefs”
I believe in fairness, accountability, and creating opportunities for young people. I think leadership should focus on improving people’s quality of life, education, security, and economic growth. I respect different opinions and enjoy healthy conversations about social issues.
8. Answer to “Have you been on TV before?”
You can choose your answer here: it's either Yes or No. If you've ever been on a TV, choose yes and if not choose no.
9. Answer to “Describe your family and how you get along”
My family is close-knit, supportive, and very important to me. Like every family, we have disagreements sometimes, but there’s a lot of love and respect between us. They’ve played a major role in shaping my values and personality.
10. Answer to “Describe your friends and friendships”
I keep a small but loyal circle of friends. I value honesty, support, and positive energy in friendships. My friends would describe me as fun, dependable, outspoken, and someone who brings life into any situation.
11. Answer to “Explain your relationship status and views on relationships”
I believe relationships should be built on trust, communication, respect, and emotional connection. I’m someone who values loyalty and genuine effort. I also believe both people should grow individually while supporting each other.
12. Answer to “Tell us something about yourself that you don’t share with others”
A lot of people see me as confident and strong, but I’m actually very sensitive when it comes to the people I care about. I overthink sometimes and put pressure on myself to succeed.
13. Answer to “Do you have a hidden talent? Tell us about it”
Yes. I’m naturally good at reading people and understanding different personalities quickly. I’m also very entertaining — I can hold conversations, make people laugh, and adapt easily in social situations.
14. Answer to “I want to be in the Big Brother Naija house because…….”
I want to be in the Big Brother Naija house because I know I’m entertaining, authentic, and unforgettable. I have the personality, confidence, emotional depth, and energy that viewers connect with. I want to challenge myself, share my story, inspire people, and show Nigeria a side of me they’ve never seen before.
15. Answer to “Do you participate in any unusual recreational activities?”
I enjoy adventurous and social activities that push me outside my comfort zone. I love trying new experiences, meeting new people, dancing, games, and spontaneous activities that create memorable moments.
16. Answer to “Do you smoke?”
You can choose what you want here. If you smoke, choose yes and if you don't, choose no.
17. Answer to “Please indicate if you have any special dietary requirements”
Choose your dietary requirements here a d if there is none, write “No special dietary requirements.”
18. Answer to “Do you have chronic health problems (allergies, diabetes etc.)?”
19. Answer to “Have you ever consulted a mental health professional?”
Choose yes or no
20. Answer to “Do you have a criminal record, or any legal action pending against you?”
Choose yes or No, I do not.
21. Answer to “Is there anything else we should know about you?”
I’m highly adaptable, emotionally expressive, and naturally entertaining. I connect easily with people from different backgrounds and I’m not afraid to be vulnerable when necessary. I’m competitive, creative, and I know how to keep people engaged. I’m also very self-aware and always willing to grow from my experiences.
Choose your preferred Audition Location
This is the last step to complete the application form. You will be required to choose your preferred Audition Location: Lagos, Abuja, or Enugu. Also, you'll asked to choose audition time and date. The auditions will be held from May 22 to May 24, 2026 in the three cities.
Guidelines on the BB Naija Application Portal
The Big Brother Naija clarified that applicants should keep their answers natural and conversational. Here's more:
Avoid sounding too perfect — authenticity matters. Show personality, confidence, vulnerability, and entertainment value. BBNaija looks for strong characters, not robotic answers. If you’re naturally funny, bold, dramatic, emotional, or outspoken, let it show in your wording. Please click on the "Submit Application" button to submit your application form. By clicking the "Submit Application" button you are agreeing to the below Terms and Conditions.
Important Notice:
Please note that audition slots will be limited in order to process as many applicants as possible at the audition venue. Only registered and booked applicants will be accepted at the audition venue. Failure to comply with the rules will lead to automatic disqualification and no further correspondence will be entered into. Unruly and disruptive behaviour will lead to disqualification.
Multiple profiles on the audition platform may lead to an automatic disqualification. Once you receive a confirmation upon your first application, do not register again.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- You must be at least 21 years of age by 1st May of 2026.
- You must be a Nigerian citizen.
If you are selected by the Producers for an interview, you must be willing to travel to Lagos in accordance with the stipulated timelines as scheduled by the Producers in their sole discretion for the final selection process.
If selected you must be willing to live in the Big Brother Naija house located in Lagos with strangers where you will have little or no privacy. If you are chosen to live in the house, it is your responsibility to make any necessary arrangements with your employer and family in anticipation of your extended absence.
The house is extensively outfitted with video and audio recording devices which will record, broadcast and exhibit your actions and voice at all times, twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week in every room and space in the house for the duration of your participation in the contest. You will be observed at all times by the Producers as well as the general public watching on television, the Internet, mobile devices and any and all other media.
At least one participant will be eligible to receive the grand prize (subject to change at the Producers’ and/or the Broadcaster’s discretion).
If you are selected to be interviewed, you may be given and must complete and return (prior to the date of your personal interview in Lagos), any further application materials (including but not limited to additional psychological and health questionnaires), or documents (such as your birth certificate, passport, and/or other identification) as well as a Medical History form.
If selected you may be required to sign "Agreement & Release", Confidentiality Agreement (including those for your immediate family members), caretaker agreement; undergo psychological and medical assessments (including blood and urine tests and other additional information as required by the Producers. You must also submit to physical and psychological examinations by the Producers’ selected medical professional(s) and meet all physical and psychological requirements.
By applying for participation in Big Brother Naija, you authorise the Producers to conduct civil, criminal, and any other type of background checks deemed necessary by the Producers.
Employees, officers, directors and agents of the Broadcaster, Producers and any sponsor of the Show or a contest or prize related thereto, and/or any of their respective licensees, assigns, parents, affiliated and subsidiary companies and the immediate family (spouse, mother, father, sister, brother, daughter or son, regardless of where they live) or members of their same households (whether related or not) of such employees, officers, directors and agents are not eligible to be participants on Big Brother Naija or participate in the application process.
By your participation, you accept to share your personal information for the purpose of the Big Brother Show.
Big Brother reserves the right to change the terms of the application and the production schedule at any time. Big Brother reserves the right to change the eligibility requirements and any other application rules in their sole discretion at any time with or without notice on a specific, case-by-case basis or across the entire applicant pool. Big Brother also reserves the right to not hold any applicant interviews, or to modify the manner in which they conduct applicant interviews, or to not produce the program at all. These Terms and Conditions will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of Nigeria.
The rule of construction that the Terms and Conditions will be interpreted against the party responsible for the drafting or preparation will not apply.
Good Luck!
