As of the latest global passport rankings by the Henley Passport Index, Nigerian passport holders can reach approximately 46 destinations in 2026 without obtaining a traditional visa ahead of travel, with options ranging from visa-free entry and visas on arrival to electronic visa (eVisa) systems.
The development serves as good news for Nigerian passport holders looking to explore the world without the hassle of extensive visa fees or long application processes.
The destinations span West Africa, the broader African continent, the Caribbean, Asia, the Middle East and Oceania, according to the latest travel advisory for Nigerian travellers.
Below is a comprehensive guide to countries Nigerian passport holders can visit without a traditional visa.
Visa-Free Countries for Nigerian Passport Holders
Barbados
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi – Visa on arrival
Cambodia – Visa on arrival
Cameroon
Cape Verde Islands
Chad
Comoro Islands – Visa on arrival
Cook Islands
Cote d’Ivoire
Djibouti
Dominica
Fiji
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Iran – Visa on arrival
Kenya
Kiribati
Lebanon
Liberia
Madagascar – Visa on arrival
Maldives – Visa on arrival
