Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Nigeria Tourism Statistics: 538,927 Arrivals in 2024
Nigeria recorded 538,927 international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 23,126 Airbnb stays in Nigeria in the 12 months to October 2026, with Lagos the most booked city. The busiest month was December.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 154,462
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 89%
Key facts
Nigeria Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Nigeria at 538,927 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Nigeria at 23,126 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Nigeria added up to 154,462 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Nigeria lasted 6.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 22 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Nigeria in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and July, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Nigeria had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, August and July.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Nigeria in December were booked furthest ahead, about 32 days, against 15 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 89% of Nigeria Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 41% and the United Kingdom at 23%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Nigeria 13th for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Lagos had the most Airbnb stays of the 7 towns it lists in Nigeria in the 12 months to October 2026, at 6,691, ahead of Lekki and Abuja.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Nigeria?
UN Tourism counted 538,927 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 538,927International tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Nigeria
Nigeria had 2,893 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 23,126 stays and 154,462 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.7 nights and was booked about 22 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 17 towns it tracks in Nigeria; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,893
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 23,126
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 154,462
- Typical stay
- 6.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 22 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Nigeria?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Nigeria in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and July. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December ranks first, February last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: December, August, July, November, June, May, September, January, March, October, April, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 10.8% | 32 days |
| August | 8.9% | 24 days |
| July | 8.5% | 22 days |
| November | 8.3% | 24 days |
| June | 8.2% | 17 days |
| May | 8.2% | 20 days |
| September | 8.2% | 15 days |
| January | 8.0% | 23 days |
| March | 7.9% | 16 days |
| October | 7.8% | 25 days |
| April | 7.8% | 18 days |
| February | 7.4% | 18 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Nigeria Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Nigeria Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 89% came from abroad, led by the United States at 41% and the United Kingdom at 23%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 8.5%, ahead of Lagos at 4.5%. The figures rest on 41,384 reviews, written over many years.
89% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 89%
- From within Nigeria 11%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Nigeria
Lagos, Lekki and Abuja took 63% of Airbnb stays in Nigeria in the 12 months to October 2026. December is the busiest Airbnb month in all 7 towns. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 83% in Abuja to 94% in Ikate.
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. US is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the 7 of Nigeria's 17 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Nigeria
How many tourists visit Nigeria?
Nigeria had 538,927 international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 23,126 Airbnb stays in Nigeria in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Nigeria?
The busiest Airbnb month in Nigeria in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then August and July.
What is the quietest month in Nigeria?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Nigeria in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and April ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 18 days ahead, against 32 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Nigeria?
A typical Airbnb stay in Nigeria lasted 6.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 22 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.1 nights in September to 7.6 nights in December.
Where do Airbnb guests in Nigeria come from?
Of Nigeria Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 89% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 41% and the United Kingdom at 23%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 8.5%, ahead of Lagos at 4.5%.
What is the most booked town in Nigeria on Airbnb?
Lagos was the most booked town in Nigeria on Airbnb, with an estimated 6,691 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Lekki and Abuja.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (538,927 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 23,126 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 17 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 41,384 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.