Nikorima previously played for the Sydney Roosters and Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League (NRL).

[2] His older brother Kodi Nikorima is also a professional rugby league footballer, playing for the Dolphins in the NRL.

[16] Nikorima made his first team debut for the Sydney Roosters in the World Club Series against match St.

Keighran was found guilty for his part in the plot, and was sentenced to six months imprisonment, but served his term by way of an intensive community corrections order.

[27] In round 16, Nikorima made his Melbourne Storm debut against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles after playing his last NRL match over 2,264 days ago.

[29] On 30 September 2023, it was reported that Nikorima had signed for French side Catalans Dragons on a two-year deal.

[30] On 12 July 2024 it was announced that Catalans Dragons had terminated his contract, along with two other players namely Sio Siua Taukeiaho and Damel Diakhate, for being "...involved in an incident deemed to be ‘highly unacceptable’ by the French club and contrary to their values...".