How to Immigrate to Canada from Nigeria in 2025
The Best Canadian Immigration Pathways for Nigerians in 2025
Straight to Canadian Citizenship Options
Citizenship by Birth
Citizenship by Descent
Resumption of Citizenship
Citizenship for Services of Exceptional Value to Canada
Straight to Permanent Residence Options
Federal Immigration Programs
Provincial and Territorial Immigration Programs
Quebec Immigration Programs
Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence Options
How Nigerian Corporate Executives, Investors, and Entrepreneurs can immigrate to Canada
Straight to Canadian Citizenship
Straight to Permanent Residence
Why Nigerians Are Moving to Canada in 2025
Family Reasons
To reunite with close family members
To be closer to relatives
Social and Political Factors
Less political polarization
More social cohesion
Safety and Security
Higher global safety ranking
Lower crime rates
Healthcare Access
More accessible public health care system
Better public health infrastructure
Education Opportunities
Stronger public school system
Pathway from study permit to permanent residence
Economic Factors
Economic stability
Job opportunities in some sectors
Business Factors
Business opportunities in some sectors
Proximity to the U.S.
Ease of doing business
Tax treaty (tax convention)
Quality of Life
Work-life balance
Environmental quality
Better public services and infrastructure
Diversification of Residence and Citizenship
Opportunity to obtain permanent residence
Opportunity to obtain citizenship
Global mobility
Plan B strategy
Frequently Asked Questions About Immigrating to Canada from Nigeria
How many Nigerians live in Canada?
According to Statistics Canada data, there were 81,290 immigrants in Canada in 2021 who were born in Nigeria.
Can a Nigerian citizen just move to Canada?
If a Nigerian citizen does not have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status in Canada, such person would not be able to legally move to permanently reside in Canada.
A Nigerian citizen would be required to have a visa to come to Canada to visit, work, study, or to immigrate.
Can a Nigerian company transfer their staff to work in Canada?
It may be possible for a Nigerian company to transfer its staff to work in Canada.
A Canadian work permit would be required in many cases, depending on circumstances.
Can a Nigerian entrepreneur start a business in Canada?
It may be possible for a Nigerian entrepreneur to start a business in Canada.
A Canadian work permit would be required in many cases, depending on circumstances.
Where are Canadian representative offices located in Nigeria?
Abuja - High Commission of Canada: 13010G, Palm close, Diplomatic drive, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria
Lagos - Deputy High Commission of Canada: 4 Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Where are Canadian visa applications and Canadian immigration applications are processed for residents of Nigeria?
Canadian temporary residence applications for Nigerian residents are processed at the Canadian office in Nairobi, Kenya.
Canadian permanent residence applications for Nigerian residents are processed at the Canadian office in Accra, Ghana.
Is it possible to submit Canadian immigration or citizenship application online?
Yes, most Canadian immigration and citizenship applications can be and should be submitted online.
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