Nigerian passport holders can now travel to more African countries without obtaining a visa in advance, with Rwanda included in the updated list of countries offering visa-free access.
The development is expected to boost tourism, business travel, and regional integration, making it easier for Nigerians to move across the continent for work and leisure.
Rwanda’s inclusion adds to a growing number of African nations that have eased travel restrictions for Nigerian citizens as part of broader efforts to promote intra-African mobility.
Most of the countries on the list are members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), whose protocol allows citizens of member states to travel freely within the region.
Full List of African Countries Nigerians Can Visit Visa-Free
Benin Republic
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Chad
Côte d’Ivoire
The Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Liberia
Mali
Niger
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Togo
Travelers are advised to ensure they have a valid international passport and may still be required to present documents such as proof of accommodation, return tickets, and vaccination certificates upon arrival.