Top Visa Free countries Nigerian Passport Holders Need to Visit

Most people dream of travelling out of Nigeria, but the process of getting a visa out of the country is often a herculean task.  Many Nigerians have seen their travel dreams shattered at the embassies.  The strict requirements, costly visa applications, and the rigorous processes involved in getting visas to some countries can be traumatic.

However, with so many visa-free destinations available to Nigerian passport holders, travelling abroad has become more enjoyable. Many of these countries will allow you entry and provide you with a visa on arrival, while others will require you to stay for several days or months before obtaining a visa.

As a Nigerian citizen, you are lucky in terms of where you can travel with your passport. Even though the Nigerian passport is not the strongest in the world, it allows you to visit some countries without a visa or with a visa obtained upon arrival. According to the Passport Index, Nigerian passport holders can travel to 19 visa-free countries and 25 countries with visa-on-arrival.

Here are some of the best countries you can visit without a visa if you hold a Nigerian passport;

Barbados

Barbados is a small island in the Lesser Antilles. The country is a Caribbean jewel, with turquoise water, soft-sand beaches, and postcard-worthy destinations. Barbados is well-known for its beautiful beaches. It has fantastic nightlife, as well as numerous golf courses, sporting events, festivals, historic homes and gardens. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed capital is an ideal vacation, wedding, and getaway destination.

Dominica

Dominica is surrounded by an ocean teeming with whales and dolphins. Wai’tu kubuli was the native name for the country (Tall is Her Body). It has beautiful sandy beaches and tropical forests near the water for pure relaxation. The island’s variety of adventurous activities, natural beauty, and friendly people make it a popular destination for people looking for Instagram-worthy locations and vacations.

Madagascar

Madagascar conjures up images of the tropical, wildlife, and exotic. Massive, bulbous baobab trees, swinging indri indris, and bug-eyed lemurs dot the landscape. Madagascar has glistening sands, the warmth of the Indian Ocean, the wilderness of Africa’s east, and the elegance of a charming vacation destination. The country’s ecological diversity and beauty make it a popular tourist destination. With its unusual appearance, it has been dubbed “the eighth continent.”

Rwanda

Despite its tragic history, Rwanda has emerged as one of the leading travel destinations in East Africa. The country is full of wonders and offers a range of interesting attractions and fun activities to enjoy. Kigali, Rwanda’s transformed capital city, features beautiful parks and gardens for evening strolls. It’s one of the cleanest cities in Africa. If you want to visit one of Africa’s world-renowned national parks, Rwanda is home to a natural habitat teeming with over 800 mountain gorillas, birds, and big game.

Kenya

There is no place like Kenya in the world. The country provides the best safari experience. There are too many fun activities in Kenya to do in a single trip. Kenya is home to some of Mother Earth’s favourite spots. The country is home to vast savannas teeming with wildlife, snow-capped mountains, lush, palm-fringed coastlines, and epic landforms. The locals add colour and visual interest to your visit. Kenya is home to the Masai Mara, as well as migrating wildebeest and zebras.

Mauritania

Sometimes, you do not have to travel to seek adventure with your friends. Mauritania is a romanticized country with exploration stories that draw tourists. Its vast and rough terrain allows you to search for hidden destinations. Driving through the sun-bleached landscapes affords you the opportunity to see some incredible sights. The rich orange landscape of the desert adds colour to the hustle and bustle of Nouakchott, the capital city.

Mauritius

Mauritius is located off the southeast coast of Africa and consists of the Rodrigues and Mauritius Islands, as well as the outer islands. The Mascarene Islands are made up of these islands. It has incredible white sand beaches, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, breathtaking blue water, mountains, and much more all in one country. In this country, you can visit one of the world’s most beautiful islands, which are surrounded by the waters of the Indian Ocean.

Enjoy the country’s azure waters, exotic food, white beaches, and a plethora of watersports while being pampered in luxury resorts. You do not require a visa to have these experiences in Mauritius. From snorkelling to scuba diving, quad biking to adventurous sports, you have no dull moment to experience in this country.

Maldives

Have you got a Nigerian passport? The Maldives, a land endowed with natural splendour and incredible beauty, awaits you. In the Maldives, love blooms. Without the Maldives, no romantic getaway in the world is complete. With 26 atolls and 1200 islands, the country has unrivalled beaches, exciting underwater life, and unrivalled luxury. Exotic islands, enthralling blue seas, magnificent reefs, gleaming-sandy beaches, and a variety of water sports can be found in the Maldives. This vacation hotspot is one of the world’s most evocatively magical tropical destinations.

Here’s a full list of countries you can visit without a visa or obtain visa-on-arrival at the point of entry: