Canada Surpasses UK and US as Top Relocation Choice for Nigerians

According to the State of Japa 2026 Q3 report published by Japa Calculator, Canada emerged as the most searched relocation destination among Nigerians in the third quarter of 2026, capturing 21% of searches. The United Kingdom followed in second place with 11%, while the United States fell to fifth place with 7%, a decline from 17% in the previous quarter.

The report analyzed 1,645 relocation calculations conducted between July and September 2026. New entrants in the top 10 destinations included Rwanda, Cape Verde, and Ireland.

The report noted an 18% increase in calculations compared to the previous quarter. Despite rising immigration charges in some countries, the naira cost of relocating to 21 destinations decreased by 2% to 19% year-on-year, attributed to the naira's appreciation against major currencies.

Canada was identified as the most expensive destination, costing approximately ₦22.1 million, while Hungary and South Africa were the cheapest at roughly ₦2.8 million.