The support for bad leaders in Nigeria can be attributed to several complex and interrelated factors:

1. **Ethnic and Regional Loyalty**: Nigeria is a diverse country with over 250 ethnic groups. Often, people support leaders from their ethnic or regional backgrounds, hoping they will protect their interests.

2. **Patronage Networks**: Politics in Nigeria is often driven by patron-client relationships, where leaders distribute resources and favors to their supporters in exchange for loyalty.

3. **Poverty and Illiteracy**: High levels of poverty and illiteracy can make people more susceptible to manipulation and short-term incentives, such as cash handouts or promises of jobs.

4. **Lack of Political Alternatives**: In many cases, there may be a perception that viable alternatives are lacking, or the opposition may not be seen as significantly different or better.

5. **Historical Precedents**: There is often a sense of resignation or cynicism, where people believe that all politicians are corrupt, so they might as well support those who offer immediate benefits.

6. **Weak Institutions**: Weak democratic institutions and a lack of accountability mean that leaders can often get away with poor governance without significant consequences.

7. **Fear and Intimidation**: In some cases, fear of retribution or violence can compel people to support certain leaders or political parties.

8. **Media Influence and Propaganda**: The media can play a significant role in shaping public opinion, and in some cases, it may be controlled or influenced by those in power.

These factors create a complex environment where leaders who may not govern effectively continue to receive support.

Cos the major tribes are dumb.simple and short

To receive gratification.

As long as the leader is from my tribe, even if he's bad it's actually fine...

We know the tribes that has been running this country and whatever the country has become today it was caused by them.

Is the country okay for you?... Pray for your leaders.
Is the country bad for you?... Dont hesitate to swear for your leaders please.
The choice is yours to make.

Are you also a good follower? Are you not just blabbing because the national cake has yet to arrive your table?

Who e favor nor go complain, na so life be

From some of the replies here, you can deduce the real answer.

The leaders are wise,they weaponize poverty so they can induce voters with cash during election period.

Are there good leaders in Nigeria?

Whichever one u choose to support is equally bad

And since u have to support one, most go forthe least evil among them all

Why were there protests during Jonathan's regime & none now, despite the fact that things were by far comparatively better than now?

There lies your answer.