The Nigerian passport has been ranked 89th out of 199 countries in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, according to the latest report released in January.
The annual index, which uses data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and expert analyses, measures a passport’s strength based on the number of destinations holders can access visa-free, with visa on arrival, visitor’s permits, or electronic travel authority (ETA).
Nigeria shares the 89th spot with Myanmar, with a visa-free score of 44 destinations.
The ranking reflects a fluctuating year for the Nigerian passport, which peaked at 88th place last July before dropping to 94th by the end of 2025.
Within Africa, Nigeria is the seventh least powerful passport, ahead only of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan, Libya, and Eritrea.
Seychelles remains Africa’s most powerful passport, followed by Mauritius and South Africa.
Globally, Singapore retains the top spot with access to 192 countries, while Afghanistan is at the bottom with entry to just 24 nations.
The Henley Passport Index, compiled by Henley & Partners, continues to serve as a key benchmark for global mobility, highlighting ongoing shifts in international travel access.
