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FULL LIST: 44 visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders

From The Punch · () English

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  • Nigerian passport holders can travel visa-free to 44 destinations, despite the passport ranking 90th globally in the latest Henley Passport Index.
  • The visa-free score remained unchanged from the previous index, though Nigeria has improved its ranking from previous years.
  • Travelers are advised to confirm specific entry requirements with relevant authorities before planning trips, as conditions vary by country.

Nigerian passport holders can access 44 countries without a prior visa, according to the July 2026 Henley Passport Index. This comes as the Nigerian passport ranks 90th globally, a slight drop from the 89th position it held in April 2026. Despite the global ranking, the visa-free score for Nigerian citizens has remained consistent.

The index, compiled by Henley & Partners using data from the International Air Transport Association, evaluates 199 passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access visa-free. Nigeria has shown improvement over the years, moving from 94th place in 2025 and 103rd in 2021.

The 44 destinations include Barbados, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Fiji, Ghana, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Togo, and Vanuatu. Some countries offer visa-free entry, while others provide visa on arrival or require an electronic visa (e-visa) before departure. Travelers are strongly advised to verify the latest immigration regulations with the respective countries before making any travel arrangements.

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