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Saturday, January 17, 2026

Nigeria's Passport Ranks 89th In The World

Nigeria’s passport now sits at 89th place on the 2026 Henley Passport Index, giving citizens access to just 44 destinations without a visa or with visa‑on‑arrival. It’s a slight climb from previous years, yet it remains one of the weakest passports globally and among the bottom seven in Africa. 



The ranking reflects ongoing diplomatic challenges, limited global mobility, and the persistent gap between Nigeria and stronger African performers like Seychelles, Mauritius, and South Africa. While the improvement signals some progress, the reality for most Nigerians is unchanged: travel remains restricted, opportunities abroad are harder to reach, and the passport continues to symbolize the broader struggle for global access and recognition.

4 comments:

  1. Which countries are in the 44?

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  2. Bottom 7. Tufiakwa

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  3. So, I checked the list and it’s interesting to see the countries that Nigeria is ranked closely with. I guess they looked at many things to make these determinations, but I think Nigeria should be ranked higher.

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  4. I am not surprised 😒

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