What if you could skip the embassy queues, ditch the piles of visa forms, and just pack your bags for a spontaneous getaway? Imagine that you are drinking coconut water on a Caribbean beach, shopping in colourful markets in Africa, or walking down cobblestone streets in the Pacific, but this time you have nothing but your Nigerian passport. Yes, there are spots in the world where Nigerians can just turn up, and just walk right in.

Think for a minute, sun-soaked islands, lively markets, and cities that never sleep, all waiting for you, no visa attached. Here are the countries you can visit visa-free!

Ghana

Ghana is just a short flight (or even road trip) away, but it is home with a twist. Accra boasts a vibrant nightlife, while Cape Coast tells tales of the past, and its beaches are friendly and inviting. And the best part is that there is no visa hassle, and you just take your passport and walk into a familiar and at the same time a new culture.

Seychelles

Seychelles would most likely have an address to paradise. This island nation is where honeymoon dreams and Instagram fantasies meet, with turquoise waters, palm-lined beaches, and granite boulders that appear movie-prop like. Nigerians are able to dance visa-free within 30 days, and this is the best way out of city life.

Barbados

Yes, you read that right. The Caribbean flavour of Barbados can be enjoyed by Nigerians for up to a period of six months without a visa. Imagines the rhythms of calypso, the carnival mood, and spending long nights with rum punches on the beach. It is relaxed and lively, and the type of place where the holiday mode automatically kicks in.

Fiji

For the truly adventurous, Fiji is a long-haul but oh-so-worth-it destination. Over 300 islands are dotted across the Pacific, where you can snorkel in crystal-clear lagoons or dance with locals in a traditional kava ceremony. Nigerians can visit without a visa for up to four months, enough time to discover your inner islander.

Gambia

They call it the “Smiling Coast of Africa,” and for good reason. Gambia offers golden beaches, laid-back resorts, and river adventures along the Gambia River. The food is spicy, the people are warm, and Nigerians are welcomed visa-free for 90 days. Sometimes the best gems are right here in West Africa.

Dominica

Dominica is a green paradise and should not be mixed up with the Dominican Republic. Imagine waterfalls, hot springs, and some of the finest hiking trails in the Caribbean. It is not related to fancy resorts, but it is associated with reconnecting with nature. The visa-free stay of Nigerians can reach 21 days

Vanuatu

Vanuatu is another distant Pacific Paradise that offers both adventure and relaxation. You have the choice to immerse yourself in the most convenient shipwreck in the world, hike the volcanoes that are still active, or simply relax on the beaches. It has 30 days of 30-day free entry and is the type of place that leaves you asking yourself, why did I take so long to have a passport stamp on that place.

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So, take the turquoise sea in Barbados, or the busy streets of Accra, or the undeveloped beaches of Vanuatu, your Nigerian passport can get you there without the hassle of a visa line. These are not just places to put a stamp on the passport, but rather places to be experienced.

Nigerians do not always need a visa to explore the world. Sometimes, all it takes is your passport, a sense of adventure, and maybe a little garri in your hand luggage, because you never know.

Anita Chinedu