Nigerian Passport Rises to 92nd in Global Ranking

The Henley Passport Index has ranked the Nigerian passport 92nd globally as of October 2026, allowing holders to access 45 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. Nigeria shares this rank with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, and Laos.

The ranking indicates that Nigeria has improved from 94th place in October 2025, reflecting a modest gain in its relative position among global passports. The increase from 44 to 45 accessible destinations suggests a slight expansion in travel access.

The Nigerian passport ranks above 20 countries and territories, including Turkmenistan, Myanmar, and Ethiopia, among others. In contrast, Afghanistan ranks at the bottom, occupying 106th place with access to only 22 destinations.

The ranking measures passport access based on the number of destinations available without a traditional visa, although entry requirements can vary by destination.