Remote Control is a 2021 science fiction novella by Nigerian American Nnedi Okorafor.

The book has been noted as a coming-of-age story, exploring themes such as solitude, grief, and what it means to be normal.

[7][8] Writing for NPR, Jason Heller described the novel as "a cumulative narrative, a slow burn that builds in emotional urgency even as the scope of Okorafor's worldbuilding bursts into something breathtakingly vast.

"[9] Writing for New Scientist, Layal Liverpool stated that "Remote Control is thrilling and surprising all the way through.

Club, however, stated that "Sankofa is a fascinating character, but one whose legend isn’t quite compelling enough to take hold in our world.