So you’re based in Djibouti and want to enable YouTube monetization on your channel. Is that possible?
YouTube monetization is not available in Djibouti. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to get AdSense revenue in Djibouti. Changing your channel’s country won’t help, as Google AdSense will verify your actual address. If your chanel’s country and your country of residence don’t match, you’ll be ineligible. Entering fradulend information might lead to your channel’s being terminated, or have legal consequences.
Can You Monetize YouTube Shorts in Djibouti?
Until YouTube monetization becomes available in Djibouti, you won’t get any money from AdSense for views on your Shorts either.
Can I Make Money on YouTube in Djibouti?
While YouTube monetization is not available in Djibouti, you can still make money on YouTube. The 3 most popular options are affiliate marketing, brand deals or sponsorships and selling merch.
Why Isn’t YouTube Monetization Available in Djibouti?
We don’t know exactly why YouTube doesn’t monetize channels in Djibouti. But it’s usually because of specific laws in Djibouti.
Also, the United States of America could have laws preventing (or making it hard) to have money exchanges with individuals based in Djibouti.