A Diaspora Nation
Over 17 million Nigerians thrive in 6 continents - carrying culture, resilience and ambition to every corner of the world. By contributing over $20 billion annually in remittances—surpassing foreign investment. You are becoming the economic bedrock of the homeland.
Our Story in Numbers
Population
First Generation
Remittances
Continents
Community
USA
United Kingdom
Canada
United Arab Emirates
Brazil
South Africa
Global Presence
From the motherland to every corner of the globe - discover where Nigerian communities live and thrive
Explore By Region
Top Cities
L.A
Houston
NYC
London
D.C
Toronto
Dubai
Jo'burg
North America
Europe
Middle East / Arabian Peninsula
Central America & Caribbeans
Jamaica Trinidad & Tobago Barbados
Did You Know?
Stories, milestones, and surprising truths from the Nigerian diaspora journey
Fun Facts & History
The "Andrew" Phenomenom
Mass emigration wave begun in the 1980's coined from the TV character "who checked" of Nigeria. The cultural memory lives on.
Most Educated Diaspora
Over 60% of Nigerian immigrants in the US hold bachelor's degree s or higher - most of the most educated immigrant groups in America.