Nigeria has slipped to 90th place in the latest Henley Passport Index, according to the July 2026 update released by Henley & Partners. The new ranking shows that Nigerian passport holders can travel to 44 destinations without securing a visa in advance.
The latest position highlights the relatively limited travel access attached to the Nigerian passport when compared with stronger passports in the global ranking. Passport indexes are often used as a measure of international mobility, showing how easily citizens can move across borders for tourism, business, and other short-term visits.
Henley & Partners publishes the passport index as a regularly watched benchmark of visa-free and visa-on-arrival access around the world. Nigeria’s latest standing suggests continued challenges for travelers seeking broader international access without lengthy visa processes before departure.
For Nigerians, the updated ranking means the passport still offers entry to a modest number of destinations without prior visa approval, but remains lower on the global table. The July 2026 report is likely to renew attention on passport strength, travel freedom, and Nigeria’s place in the wider global mobility landscape.
