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Government Travel Advice
Last updated: 1 Apr 2026 11:04 AM
Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Nigeria with penalties of up to 14 years in prison. Some northern states observe Sharia Law which can prescribe the death penalty for same-sex sexual activity.
The ‘Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act’ provides for lengthy prison sentences for anyone involved in same-sex marriages, including those who help arrange, carry out or even attend events perceived to be same-sex weddings. The Act also criminalises anyone who helps register, organise or participate in gay groups, organisations, or those who publicly promote same-sex relationships.
Same-sex relationships are generally viewed as socially unacceptable in Nigerian society. There is an increased risk of violence, attacks and threats, such as blackmail and intimidation against anyone being thought to be part of the LGBT+ community or supporting their rights.
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Trans Rights Overview
Last updated: 2 Apr 2026 04:04 PM
Rights Breakdown
Death Penalty Risk
Whether trans people face death-penalty risk under local law or enforcement.
📝 Equaldex region: NG; Homosexuality: Illegal (death penalty as punishment) | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment); Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: Not banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Legal Gender Recognition
Can trans people change the gender marker on official documents?
📝 Equaldex region: NG; Homosexuality: Illegal (death penalty as punishment) | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment); Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: Not banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Self-ID or Gatekeeping
Is legal gender recognition based on self-declaration or medical requirements?
📝 No self-ID; no path to recognition.
Nonbinary Recognition
Are nonbinary or third-gender identities officially recognised?
📝 Nonbinary identities are not recognized.
Legal Name Change
Can trans people legally change their name on official records?
📝 No formal process for name changes for gender identity.
Marriage Rights
Can trans people marry in accordance with their affirmed gender?
📝 Same-sex relationships and marriage are criminalized.
Trans Healthcare Access
Is gender-affirming healthcare legal and available?
📝 No gender-affirming care available.
Trans Youth Rights
Can trans minors access gender-affirming care and support?
📝 No recognition or care access for trans youth.
Insurance & Public Funding
Is gender-affirming healthcare covered by public or private insurance?
📝 No funding or public insurance coverage.
Conversion Therapy Ban
Are practices targeting trans people for conversion therapy banned?
📝 Equaldex region: NG; Homosexuality: Illegal (death penalty as punishment) | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment); Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: Not banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Anti-Discrimination Laws
Are trans people protected by anti-discrimination laws in housing, work, and services?
📝 No legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Hate Crime Laws
Are trans people protected under hate crime laws?
📝 No recognition or protection for hate crimes.
Prison & Detention Policies
Are trans people treated with dignity in prisons and detention settings?
📝 Equaldex region: NG; Homosexuality: Illegal (death penalty as punishment) | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment); Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: Not banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Military Inclusion
Can trans people serve openly in the military?
📝 No inclusion of trans individuals in the military.
Asylum Protections
Are trans identities valid grounds for asylum claims?
📝 No asylum policy for LGBTQ+ people.
Access to Single-Sex Spaces
Can trans people access gendered spaces that match their affirmed gender?
📝 No protections for gendered space access.
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