🇳🇬 Is Nigeria safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Nigeria: 41 diplomatic missions from 37 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Nigeria
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- FCDO travel advice affects insurance validity: travelling against it may invalidate your policy
- Carry your passport or valid ID at all times, especially during election periods
- Travel restrictions may be in place in Osun State around the 15 August governorship elections
- Heavier security presence expected in Osogbo and surrounding Osun State from 14 August
- Travel to Nigeria is strongly discouraged unless strictly necessary; register with the Spanish Travellers Registry before departure
- Contact the Spanish Consulate in Lagos for southern states or the Embassy in Abuja for central/northern states
- Emergency line Lagos Consulate: +234 (0) 80 33 60 16 58; covers states including Lagos, Rivers, Delta, Edo, Oyo
- Embassy in Abuja covers states including Kano, Kaduna, Borno, Sokoto, Plateau, Adamawa and surrounding territories
Risk areas and situations
- All travel advised against: Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina, Zamfara states
- All but essential travel advised against: Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto states
- All but essential travel advised against: Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Taraba, Kwara, Benue states and FCT/Abuja
- All travel advised against in riverine areas (river/swamp zones by boat) of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River
- The entire northern half of Nigeria faces frequent terrorist attacks, with threats now spreading to the Northwest and Center
- No area of Nigeria is considered safe, including the capital Abuja, previously regarded as lower risk
- Nigeria shares free movement of people with neighbouring countries that also present significant security threats
- Kidnapping and high levels of street crime affect many regions, including areas formerly considered secure
Emergency numbers in Nigeria
Embassies and consulates in Nigeria
41 diplomatic missions from 37 countries, across 3 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 2 | Lagos, |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | Abuja, Lagos |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 2 | Abuja, Lagos |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 2 | Lagos, Nigeria |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | 1 | Abuja |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Abuja |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Abuja |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Abuja |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Abuja |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | 1 | Abuja |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 1 | Abuja |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Abuja |
…and 25 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Nigeria is English. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in English, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nigeria safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Nigeria is 2.82/4 (High risk, level 3 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Nigeria?
The general emergency number in Nigeria is 199. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Nigeria?
Telcomia tracks 41 diplomatic missions from 37 countries in Nigeria, across 3 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.