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Nigeria fails to enter Africa’s top 10 strongest passports despite recent travel agreementsSeychelles and Mauritius dominate the rankings, with South Africa leading mainland AfricaPassport strength reflects diplomatic influence, impacting Nigerians’ global travel opportunities
Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.
Nigeria has once again failed to make the list of Africa’s 10 strongest passports despite recent efforts to expand visa-free and visa-on-arrival access for its citizens.
The latest 2026 global passport rankings show that while Nigeria has secured additional travel agreements with some countries, its passport still falls short of those offering the greatest international mobility on the continent.
A new list reveals Africa’s 10 strongest passports; Nigeria is missing. Credit: NovatisSource: Getty Images
Passport strength is determined by the number of destinations citizens can enter without obtaining a visa before departure. It is widely regarded as a measure of a country’s diplomatic
