- The Nigerian passport may not be highly ranked on the passport index, but it has its advantages
- One is that its holders can visit 45 countries visa-free
- The countries have been listed in this article
Ever wondered how powerful your Nigerian passport is and which countries you can visit without going through the trouble of applying for a visa?
Understanding the strength of your passport can open new opportunities for travel, work and education.
The Nigerian passport ranks 95th in the global passport ranking with visa-free access to 45 countries.
Countries you can freely visit with your Nigerian passport
Here are the countries Nigerians can visit visa-free.
1. Barbados
This island country is located in the south-eastern Caribbean Sea with a population of 281,635 as of 2022, according to Worldometer. Being an island, it is a vacation hotspot for many people as there are many fun sights to see and things to do.
2. Benin
This is a country in West Africa with a population of 13.7 million. They were formerly known as Dahomey. Their languages include French, Fon, Yom, Yoruba, Gun, Baatonum, Biali, Dendi and Fulfulde.
3. Burkina Faso
This country is located in West Africa and is a former French colony, with a population of 23.6 million.
4. Burundi
This country is situated in the eastern part of Africa and is considered one of the poorest nations. It is populated by 11.8 million people who speak three major languages; Kirundi, French and English.
5. Cambodia
This is a southeast Asian country with a population of 16.7 million. Their language is Khmer and is also considered one of the world’s poorest country as most of its workforce are into subsistence farming.
6. Cameroon
This is a Central African country with a population of 29.3 million. Cameroonians speak French, English, Cameroonian Pidgin English, Fula, Ewondo, Chadian Arabic, Camfranglais.
7. Cape Verde Islands
This Island country is located in the North Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 561,900, citizens of this country speak Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole.
8. Chad
This country is located in the western part of African and is a semi-desert country. It has a population of 17.9 million people who speak French and Arabic.
9. Comoro Islands
This country is an island in the Indian Ocean and populated by 850,800 people who speak Comorian, French and Arabic.
10. Cook Islands
This country is located in the southern Pacific Ocean with a small population of 17,450. The citizens speak English, Cook Island Maori and Pukapukan.
11. Cote d’Ivoire
This country is also situated in West Africa with a population of 29.3 million. The major language spoken in this country is French.
13. Djibouti
This country is located in East Africa. It is populated by 957,200 people. Citizens of this country speak Arabic, French, Somali and Afar. The country is known internationally as a geologic treasure trove.
14. Dominica
This Caribbean country is an island in the Eastern Caribbean Sea. It is populated by 71, 941 people. It is also a tourist attraction.
15. Fiji
Located in Oceania, this country is said to have one of the most developed economies in the Pacific. It’s economy relies on tourism and it’s sugar industries. With a population of 926,200, Fiji is known for it’s attractive pacific island and is also a vacation hotspot.
16. Ghana
This country is located in West Africa, with a population of 32.1 million. Ghanians speak English, Dagaare, Dagbanli and other languages. Ghana is also a tourist destination for many Nigerians.
17. Guinea
This country is located in West Africa and its people are among the poorest in West Africa despite its mineral resources. It is populated by 13.2 million people who speak French, Arabic, English, Susu and other languages.
18. Guinea-Bissau
This country was part of the Portuguese empire and is located in West Africa. The country’s population is 2.1 million and the citizens speak Portuguese, Guinea-Bissau Creole, English, French and other languages.
19. Haiti
This country is a Caribbean country with a population of 11.3 million people. They speak French and Haitian Creole.
20. Iran
This country is located in the Middle East and is an Islamic republic. Iran has a population of 88.55 million and they speak Persian, primarily.
21. Kiribati
This island is located in the South Pacific Ocean with a population of 121,300. They speak English and Gilbertese.
22. Lebanon
Located in the Middle East, this country has a population of 5.2 million people who speak Arabic and French. It is known for its ancient Roman ruins, castles, historic Churches and Mosques.
23. Liberia
This country is located in West Africa with a population of 5.3 million people who speak English. This country is the oldest republic in Africa and has never been colonised.
24. Madagascar
This country is located in East Africa. It has a population of 28.8 million people who speak Malagasy and French. It is also known for its lemurs, colourful chameleons, orchids and baobab trees.
25. Maldives
This island country is located in the north-central Indian Ocean. It is known as a very popular tourist destination. With a population of 392,000 people, it’s made up of about 1,200 islands. They speak Dhivehi and English
26. Mali
Located in West Africa, it is one of the largest countries in Africa. With a population of 21.4 million people who speak French, Bambara, Arabic, and other languages, it is known for its abundant golf resources.
27. Mauritania
This country is located in the western sub-Saharan part of Africa. It is an Islamic country with a population of 4.6 million people who speak French, Arabic, Wolof and other languages. The country has large reserves of iron ore, copper, oil and gypsum.
28. Mauritius
Located in the Indian Ocean, this island country is populated by 1.2 million people who speak English, French and Mauritian Creole. The country is also a tourist destination.
Other countries you can access visa-free with your Nigerian passport include: Micronesia, Montserrat, Mozambique, Niger, Niue, Palau Islands, Rwanda, Samoa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, St Kitts and Nevis, The Gambia, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.