Is Nigeria safe to travel?
The highest current government travel advisory for Nigeria is level 3 of 4 — reconsider travel. Our composite risk score, which adds the weight of active disaster and weather alerts, is 3.0 out of 5.
- Advisory level
- 3/ 4
- Risk score
- 3.0 / 5
- Active alerts
- 1
- Conflict events, 30 days
- 6,261
Government advisories
| Issued by | Level | Summary | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | Reconsider Travel | 2026-06-12 |
| Canada | 3 | Reconsider Travel | 2026-09-21 |
| United Kingdom | 1 | Exercise Normal Precautions | 2026-09-28 |
Active alerts
- 2026-09-23floodLowNigeria
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Questions about travel to Nigeria
Is it safe to travel to Nigeria right now?
Government advisories currently rate Nigeria at level 3 of 4 (reconsider travel). Governments advise reconsidering non-essential travel.
What is the travel risk score for Nigeria?
3.0 out of 5: an advisory base of 3.0 plus 0.0 from active alerts.
Are there active natural disaster or weather alerts in Nigeria?
Yes, 1 active alerts at the moment.
How often is this information updated?
Government advisories are checked daily, disaster and weather alerts every 6 hours and conflict events every 15 minutes.
Last updated 2026-09-28. Advisory levels summarise official government guidance and are not a guarantee of safety. Check official sources before travel.