1,429 Nigerians Repatriated from Niger Republic in May 2026

In May 2026, a total of 1,429 Nigerians were repatriated from Niger Republic, according to the Mixed Migration Centre's Quarterly Mixed Migration Update for West Africa. This data highlights Niger's role as a transit corridor for migrants seeking to reach Europe through Libya and Algeria.

The Nigeria Immigration Service confirmed that on May 22, 2026, at least 1,100 Nigerians returned by road, followed by an additional 329 returnees on May 24, 2026. The report indicates that many stranded migrants in Niger face prolonged stays in International Organization for Migration (IOM) centres or urban areas with limited resources.

As of May 2026, 163 Nigerians had arrived in Italy via the Central Mediterranean Route, a decrease from 196 arrivals in the same period in 2025. The report also noted that between January 18 and May 17, 2026, at least 14,602 people were expelled from Algeria into Niger, affecting various nationalities, including Nigerians.