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Refugees & Asylum-seekers in Nigeria
Nigeria hosts asylum-seekers and refugees from 47 nationalities, maintaining an open-door policy on asylum. As a party to key international and regional refugee and human rights instruments, Nigeria upholds its obligations to protect refugees without reservations, ensuring safety and access to essential services.
Most refugees in Nigeria are from Cameroon, arriving since 2017 to escape violence and instability. They primarily live in host communities across the South-South, North-Central, and North-East regions, with new arrivals continuing. Urban centers like Lagos, Abuja, and Kano also host refugees from diverse nationalities, some of whom have been in Nigeria for over a decade. The government and UNHCR work together to register and protect these populations