The U.S. Department of State continues to classify Nigeria under a Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” advisory, citing persistent risks including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, armed gangs, and inconsistent availability of healthcare services. The advisory applies nationwide and reflects the Department’s assessment that security conditions remain volatile and unpredictable across both urban and rural areas of the country.
U.S. government personnel assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria operate under strict movement limitations. Staff at Embassy Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos are restricted to limited areas of those cities and may travel elsewhere in Nigeria only for official government business and only with additional security support. Even routine travel to and from airports requires enhanced security precautions.
The U.S. Mission has urged private U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Nigeria to adopt similar security measures, including heightened situational awareness, avoidance of crowds and demonstrations, and preparedness for emergency departure. Travelers are encouraged to monitor official government communications, review current advisory guidance, and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive security updates as conditions evolve.
