🇳🇬 Is Nigeria safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Nigeria: 42 diplomatic missions from 38 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Nov 14, 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
- Travelling against UK government advice may invalidate your travel insurance
- Do not travel to Nigeria 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
- Do not travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto states
- Avoid non-essential travel to Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Taraba, Kwara and Benue
- Do not travel to riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River
- Avoid non-essential travel to Abia, Anambra, Imo and non-riverine parts of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers
- 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
42 diplomatic missions from 38 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 2 | Abuja, Lagos |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | Abuja, Lagos |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 2 | Abuja, Lagos |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 2 | Abuja, Lagos |
| 🇦🇴 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 26 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 2.75/4 (High risk, level 3 of 4) as of Nov 14, 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 112. 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 42 diplomatic missions from 38 countries in Nigeria, across 2 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.