Nigeria
Africa
Key facts
- Capital
- Abuja
- Population
- 237,527,782
- 2025
- Area
- 923,768 km²
- Official language
- English (de facto)
- Currency
- Nigerian Naira
- NGN
- GDP per capita
- US$1,224
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Nigerians by birth may hold dual citizenship; naturalised or registered citizens must give up any other citizenship they do not hold by birth.
Nigeria (Africa) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #65/200 (76.6/100). Lowest relative position: Healthcare Index — #192/192 (7.5/100). The passport ranks #97/198 and reaches 41 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 28.0/100 (#184/199). On the entry side, 18/197 passports can enter Nigeria without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Nigeria.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity7.5
- Safety & Stability42.8
- Economy & Income54.9
- Education23.5
- Environment & Clean Water40.4
- Infrastructure46.3
- Digital Connectivity18.5
- Equality75.5
- Learning Quality0.0
- Educational Attainment39.7
- Expected Years of Schooling31.3
- Education Spending19.0
- Basic Access39.5
- Violent Crime65.9
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism3.4
- Law Enforcement & Order22.8
- Road Safety47.1
- Absence of Armed Conflict88.3
- Health Outcomes0.0
- Coverage & Access20.6
- Health Workforce & Facilities7.9
- Spending & Investment8.5
- Financial Protection0.0
- Personal Income Tax56.4
- Capital Gains & Dividends75.0
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security35.8
- Rule of Law & Property Rights18.1
- Political Stability3.4
- Institutions & Regulation26.6
- Financial Soundness32.7
- Monetary Stability21.9
- Freedom of Capital Movement30.0
- Education23.5
- Healthcare7.5
- Safety42.8
- Quality of Life38.1
- Cost of living76.6
- Passport10.6
- Passport10.6
- Quality of Life38.1
- Safety42.8
- Healthcare7.5
- Purchasing power & price stability26.7
- Education23.5
- Wealth Protection21.4
- Tax68.0
- Cost of living76.6
- Healthcare7.5
- Safety42.8
- Quality of Life38.1
- Tax68.0
- Wealth Protection21.4
- Affordable Prices100.0
- Price Stability21.9
- Purchasing power27.9
At a glance
Entering Nigeria
- Visa-free: 18 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 179 passports
- Consular visa required: 0 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Africa on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 1/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Business Permit + Expatriate Quota + CERPAC
Frequently asked questions about Nigeria
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
What is the population of Nigeria?
According to the World Bank, Nigeria had a population of 237,527,782 in 2025.
What is the official language of Nigeria?
The official language of Nigeria is English (de facto).
What currency does Nigeria use?
Nigeria uses the Nigerian Naira (NGN).
Does Nigeria allow dual citizenship?
Nigerians by birth may hold dual citizenship; naturalised or registered citizens must give up any other citizenship they do not hold by birth.
How strong is the Nigeria passport?
The Nigeria passport ranks #97 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 41 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Nigeria passport holders?
Holders of the Nigeria passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 155 destinations and need an e-Visa for 51. Full list: Nigeria passport page.
How many passports can enter Nigeria without applying for a visa in advance?
18 of 197 passports can enter Nigeria without applying for a consular visa in advance: 18 visa-free. 179 need an e-Visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Nigeria offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Nigeria: Business Permit + Expatriate Quota + CERPAC. Details: Opportunity Map.
Can family members join programmes in Nigeria?
Business Permit + Expatriate Quota + CERPAC can include spouse.
Where is Nigeria strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Nigeria is strongest on the Cost of Living Index (#65 of 200) and weakest on the Healthcare Index (#192 of 192).
How does Nigeria rank for quality of life?
Nigeria scores 38.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #195 of 211.
Is Nigeria expensive to live in?
Nigeria scores 76.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #65 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Nigeria?
Nigeria scores 42.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #182 of 203.
How does Nigeria rank for healthcare?
Nigeria scores 7.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #192 of 192.
How does Nigeria rank for education?
Nigeria scores 23.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #182 of 191.
How does Nigeria rank on taxes?
Nigeria scores 68.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #78 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Nigeria rank for wealth protection?
Nigeria scores 21.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #194 of 205.
Is Nigeria a good place to relocate with a family?
Nigeria scores 30.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Family Relocation Score, ranking #187 of 198.
Is Nigeria a good retirement destination?
Nigeria scores 43.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Retirement Destination Index, ranking #186 of 198.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
