Nigeria, May 20 -- Meta is testing a new reward programme in the United States, offering creators the chance to earn as much as $20,000 by referring new users to Instagram.

The initiative began in May and will run through June, with only a few selected creators invited to participate.

The company confirmed the move as part of its ongoing efforts to attract and retain creators on the platform.

Participants in this limited trial can receive payments when someone either visits Instagram or opens a new account using the referral links they share.

These links must be shared outside of Instagram, with other platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Discord, and Substack mentioned as good options.

The referral programme, known as "Referrals," was qui...