U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
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Is Nigeria safe? 🇳🇬
Africa · Updated
As of August 2026, Nigeria scores 37/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Nigeria Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 8 Nigeria destinations assessed, Calabar scores highest (43/100), while Port Harcourt scores lowest (32/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel North East Nigeria FCDO advises against all travel to: Borno State Yobe State Adamawa State Gombe State FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: Bauchi State North West Nigeria FCDO advises against all travel to: Katsina State Zamfara State FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: Kaduna State Kano State Kebbi State Jigawa State Sokoto State North Central Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, including Abuja FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: Niger State Kogi State Plateau State Taraba State Kwara State Benue State South East and South South Nigeria FCDO advises against all travel to the riverine areas (the river and swamp locations accessible by boat, but not by road) of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.
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Level 3Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Nigeria: avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Nigeria destinations by safety score
#1🇳🇬CalabarUse Caution · updated 29 July 202643#2🇳🇬IbadanUse Caution · updated 29 July 202640#3🇳🇬AbujaUse Caution · updated 29 July 202640#4🇳🇬KanoUse Caution · updated 29 July 202639#5🇳🇬EnuguUse Caution · updated 29 July 202636#6🇳🇬LagosUse Caution · updated 26 August 202634#7🇳🇬Benin CityUse Caution · updated 29 July 202634#8🇳🇬Port HarcourtUse Caution · updated 29 July 202632
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03 · Evidence Signals
Nigeria safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts | 25 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 15.7 / 100k | 33 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2023 | 86.0% | 91 | UN SDG Global Database (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 32/100 | 32 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 40/100 | 40 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 17.2 / 100k | 48 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Nigeria safety FAQ
Is Nigeria safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Nigeria Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Nigeria averages 37/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 26 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Nigeria?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Calabar currently scores highest at 43/100 (Use Caution). Port Harcourt scores lowest at 32/100.
Where does this Nigeria safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.