No one enjoys the hassle and stress, which is particularly common in Nigeria, about obtaining visas. So we have compiled a list of countries Nigerians can travel to without a visa. Note that most of these countries require a work permit/visa if you intend to do so. Also, visa policies are subject to change and it is imperative that you check in with your consulate.
Here are some countries that Nigerians can travel to without a visa
AFRICA
Benin Republic (visa free)
The Republic of Benin borders Nigeria, a country that you do not need a visa to enter as it is part of the Economic Community of West African States. With many Nigerians traveling there on business, there are many good tourist attractions including Pendjari National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Burkina Faso (visa-free)
Also translated as the land of honest men, Burkina Faso is located in the West African sub-region. It is very popular for its very dominant culture and great musical performances as well as arts and cultural performances. This country lets you in freely from Nigeria once you have a return ticket.
In the African Great Lakes region of East Africais this country. Despite being among the poorest on the continent, it is not without beauty and great places like Lake Tanganyika in Bujumbura and Rusizi National Park. You will need to apply for a visa upon arrival, but you can still stay 30 days without one.
Cape Verde (Visa on Arrival)
This is an island country that lies on the West African coast. It is one of the continent’s most welcoming tourist destinations as it offers both great weather and beautiful locations.
Cameroon (visa-free)
What sets Cameroon apart from most other countries in Africa is that it melds almost every part of Africa into one. The languages spoken here are English and French and there are both Christians and Muslims. Interestingly, Nigerians do not need a visa to visit.
Chad (visa free)
If you want to visit Central Africa, Chad might as well be on your list. The country is not only visa-free, but also very popular for its diverse wildlife. You can stay in this country for up to 3 months.
Comoros (Visa on arrival)
In another island country, this also has great weather and interesting beaches for a great vacation or even honeymoon.
Ivory Coast (visa free)
Among the countries Nigerians can travel to without a visa, this country is also in West Africa. With many lakes and lagoons, this country has many beautiful places including hills and mountains.
Djibouti (Visa on Arrival)
In East Africa one of the best places to visit from Nigeria is Djibouti. You may need a visa upon arrival, but the country still has very interesting sights such as Lake Assal, the lowest point on land in Africa. It is only the third in the world after the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea.
Other African countries you can visit from Nigeria without a visa are:
Gambia (visa free for 90 days)
Ghana (visa free)
Guinea (visa-free)
Guinea Bissau (Visa free for 90 days)
Kenya (Visa on arrival for 90 days)
Liberia (visa free)
Madagascar (Visa on arrival for 90 days)
Mali (visa free)
Mauritania (Visa on arrival)
Mauritius (visa free for 90 days)
Mozambique (visa free for 30 days)
Niger Republic (visa free)
Senegal (visa-free)
Seychelles (visit permit on arrival for 1 month)
Sierra Leone (visa-free)
Somalia (Visa on arrival)
Tanzania (Visa on Arrival)
Togo (visa free)
Uganda (Visa on Arrival)
THE AMERICAN
Barbados (visa free for 6 months)
This is an island country found in the Caribbean region of North America. With its doors open to you for half a year even without a visa, Barbados is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world as it has all the waters you could wish for and many holiday destinations.
Dominica (visa free for 21 days)
Dominica is a hugely popular mountainous Caribbean island that welcomes adventure-seeking guests for 21 days, any time of the year. One of the things that works for the country is that there are many beautiful places to visit.
Haiti (3 months visa free)