Abuja city gate beside a rocky hill and highway interchange in Nigeria

Attractions in Nigeria

Places worth your time in Nigeria, each one checked against a named source.

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190 attractions found in Nigeria · Showing 1–16 of 190

Emir of Gusau's Palace, Gusau, Zamfara StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Emir of Gusau's Palace

Gusau · Zamfara State

The traditional palace of the Emir of Gusau.

1–2 hours

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Ibini Ukpabi (Long Juju of Arochukwu), Arochukwu, Abia StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Ibini Ukpabi (Long Juju of Arochukwu)

Arochukwu · Abia State

The historic oracle shrine and cave complex at Arochukwu, central to Aro history and to the slave trade.

1–2 hours

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Birnin Kudu Rock Paintings, Birnin Kudu, Jigawa StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Birnin Kudu Rock Paintings

Birnin Kudu · Jigawa State

Birnin Kudu Rock Paintings is a rock art site in Jigawa State, Nigeria. This entry is awaiting editorial verification; detailed visitor information has not yet been confirmed.

Half a day

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Gobarau Minaret, Katsina, Katsina StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Gobarau Minaret

Katsina · Katsina State

Gobarau Minaret is a historic landmark in Katsina State, Nigeria. This entry is awaiting editorial verification; detailed visitor information has not yet been confirmed.

1–2 hours

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Katsina City Walls and Gates, Katsina, Katsina StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Katsina City Walls and Gates

Katsina · Katsina State

Katsina City Walls and Gates is a heritage site in Katsina State, Nigeria. This entry is awaiting editorial verification; detailed visitor information has not yet been confirmed.

1–2 hours

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Oloibiri Oil Well 1, Ogbia, Bayelsa StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Oloibiri Oil Well 1

Ogbia · Bayelsa State

The site of Nigeria's first commercial oil discovery, at Oloibiri in Ogbia Local Government Area.

1–2 hours

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Centenary Hall, Abeokuta, Abeokuta, Ogun StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Centenary Hall, Abeokuta

Abeokuta · Ogun State

A colonial-era civic hall in Abeokuta long used for Egba public gatherings.

1–2 hours

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Bade Emir's Palace, Yobe State, Yobe StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Bade Emir's Palace

Yobe State · Yobe State

The traditional palace of the Emir of Bade in Yobe State.

1–2 hours

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Katsina Durbar, Katsina, Katsina StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Katsina Durbar

Katsina · Katsina State

Katsina Durbar is a festival location in Katsina State, Nigeria. This entry is awaiting editorial verification; detailed visitor information has not yet been confirmed.

1–2 hours

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Dada Pottery, Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Dada Pottery, Ilorin

Ilorin · Kwara State

A long-established Ilorin pottery quarter where traditional hand-built ceramics are made.

1–2 hours

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Mapo Hall, Ibadan, Oyo StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Mapo Hall

Ibadan · Oyo State

A colonial-era civic hall on Mapo Hill overlooking Ibadan.

1–2 hours

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Alaafin of Oyo's Palace, Oyo, Oyo StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Alaafin of Oyo's Palace

Oyo · Oyo State

The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo in Oyo town.

1–2 hours

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National Museum Lagos, Lagos Island, Lagos StateCulture, Heritage & Family

National Museum Lagos

Lagos Island · Lagos State

Nigeria's national museum in Onikan, holding archaeological, ethnographic and modern collections.

1.5–2 hours

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Ox-Bow Lake, Yenagoa, Yenagoa, Bayelsa StateNature & Wildlife

Ox-Bow Lake, Yenagoa

Yenagoa · Bayelsa State

A crescent-shaped lake and waterfront recreation area in the state capital.

Half a day

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Lake Efi, Bayelsa State, Bayelsa StateNature & Wildlife

Lake Efi

Bayelsa State · Bayelsa State

A natural lake at Sabagreia in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, known for its annual fishing festival.

Half a day

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Emotan Statue, Benin City, Edo StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Emotan Statue

Benin City · Edo State

A bronze figure on Oba Market Road honouring Emotan, the market woman remembered for her role in the return of Oba Ewuare.

1–2 hours

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