Nigeria

Nigeria’s media landscape is vibrant but under strain. Journalists and activists often navigate intimidation, censorship, and arbitrary arrests, particularly when reporting on corruption or governance. Despite constitutional guarantees, the practical space for free expression remains fragile.

Repressed (score 31/100)

CIVICUS Rating

44/100

Freedom House Score

122

RSF Ranking

Overview

Media

Policies

Education

Telecommunication

Innovation

Traditional Forms of Communication

Conclusions

Reports

Nigeria

Freedom in the World 2025: Nigeria

Last Update:

September 22, 2025

Nigeria

CJID Openness Index 2024

Last Update:

September 15, 2025
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Legal Frameworks

Nigeria

Freedom House FoTN 2023 (Section 24 context)

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Last Update:

September 21, 2025

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ECOWAS judgment on Section 24 (summary/CTC)

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Last Update:

September 21, 2025

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FOI Act 2011 (Gazette)

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Last Update:

September 21, 2025

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