When I first looked into visa-free countries as a Nigerian, I realized very quickly that most of the options are not the typical long-term relocation destinations people have in mind. Still, it’s useful to know where you can go without going through the stress of embassy applications.

Here’s a clear list of countries that accept Nigerian passport holders without a visa.

Africa:

Benin Republic

Burkina Faso

Cape Verde

Chad

Côte d’Ivoire

The Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Liberia

Mali

Niger

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Caribbean:

Barbados

Dominica

Haiti

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Oceania:

Fiji

Micronesia

Vanuatu

Most of these countries allow short stays, usually between 30 and 90 days, and do not grant automatic permission to work or settle.

If you are planning beyond short visits, you will still need to look into proper visa options for a long-term stay.