The research is mixed method qualitative and quantitative in nature. Using the guidelines of Palladan (2020), and it also employed Saunders et al., (2009) sampling procures to govern the sample size for the research. The research examined lecturers' perception of YouTube technology usage for academic purposes for enhancing their teaching performance. For this study, lecturers in the Federal College of Education, Zaria, were selected as the research respondents using questionnaire and interview as the instruments for collecting data. Interestedly and surprisingly, the research results revealed that most academics in the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and Federal College of Education Zaria are using YouTube video technology for academic purposes and have agreed it could be used in the teaching/learning cycle. Two research questions were answered, and two hypotheses were rejected. This paper recommends that seminars and conferences be organized and used frequently for lectures showing the advantages of the educational resources in YouTube video and how it can be used for academic purposes. Certainly, the research result could help guide the lecturers on developing an interest in technology and free themselves from technophobia. The Management of the two institutions should provide strong internet connectivity in the colleges.