Nigeria
Nigeria has made significant improvements in the competitiveness and quality of national elections in recent years, though political corruption remains endemic. Security challenges, including the ongoing insurgency by the Boko Haram militant group, as well as communal and sectarian violence in the restive Middle Belt region, threaten the human rights of millions of Nigerians.
Freedom in the World — Nigeria Country Report
Nigeria is rated Partly Free in Freedom in the World, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
- 2019 Nigeria Country Report
- 2020 Country Report — Coming Soon!
Countries in the Spotlight
Freedom in the World Countries in the Spotlight features countries that experienced important developments in 2019 that affected their democratic trajectory, and deserve special scrutiny in 2020. In Nigeria, the year’s elections were marred by serious irregularities and widespread intimidation of voters, poll workers, and journalists, marking a decline from the 2015 elections. View the full report to learn about the other Countries in the Spotlight.
Freedom on the Net— Nigeria Country Report
Nigeria is rated Partly Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.
News & Perspectives on Nigeria
West Africa's Democratic Progress is Slipping Away, Even as Region's Significance Grows opens in new tab
Perspectives
March 19, 2020
United States: New Travel Bans Do Not Serve American Interests opens in new tab
Press release
February 2, 2020
Nigeria Heads for Elections in February, but Governance Is the Real Challenge opens in new tab
Perspectives
November 13, 2018
Kenya, Ethiopia: Tillerson Visit Brings Opportunity to Emphasize Democracy opens in new tab
Press release
March 5, 2018
Nigeria's Presidential Election Hopeful Sign for Nigerian Democracy opens in new tab
Press release
March 30, 2015