NGIn the July 2026 Henley Passport Index, Nigeria ranks 45th in Africa and 90th globally, allowing visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 44 destinations. This places Nigeria among the continent's weakest passports, tied with the Democratic Republic of the Congo at 90th globally. South Africa holds the top spot in Africa, ranking 49th globally with access to 101 visa-free destinations. Other African nations such as Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, and Eswatini occupy higher positions on the index. Globally, Singapore remains the strongest passport holder, granting access to 192 destinations, followed by Japan and South Korea. At the lower end of the rankings, Afghanistan holds the weakest passport with access to only 22 destinations.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data from the Henley Passport Index without overtly favoring any political perspective. It provides a straightforward ranking of passports and does not include commentary or framing that suggests a particular ideological stance.
