Capital city in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Is Abuja LGBTQ+ friendly?
Is Abuja LGBTQ+ friendly?
Same-sex relations and public displays are criminal under federal law. Arrests and extortion occur; be very discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws in Nigeria
The 2014 Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act also bans public displays and groups. Extortion, police arrests and mob attacks occur; be very discreet.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | No |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
| Legal penalty | Up to 14 years' imprisonment federally; death by stoning under Sharia in some northern states. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Nigeria
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lagos | 1/5 · Dangerous |
| Abuja | 1/5 · Dangerous |
Quick answers
Is Abuja safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Same-sex relations and public displays are criminal under federal law. Arrests and extortion occur; be very discreet.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Nigeria?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Nigeria Immigration Service e-visa portal
- Nigeria Immigration Service
- Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
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