Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Nigeria. Travelers should maintain an extremely high level of security awareness and inquire about local conditions before travelling in the country.

Major urban centres such as Abuja and Lagos have reportedly seen an increase in violent crime. Incidents include armed and often targeted attacks against foreign nationals and assaults in areas frequented by foreigners. During daytime hours, travelers are advised to remain alert and extremely vigilant. After dark, all unnecessary road travel should be avoided.

Central and Northern Nigeria
Travelers are strongly advised to avoid non-essential travel to northern Nigeria as serious disturbances and violent outbreaks have recently been reported in the region. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to Plateau State.

There is an increased security presence in most northern cities. Road checkpoints have been set up. Police presence has been intensified as well in the city of Zaria and elsewhere in Kaduna State, where violent clashes erupted during the Durbar festival, which marks the end of the Ramadan. Sectarian violence has also erupted in the states of Taraba, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara.

Further, Canada advises against all travel to the following regions:
- Delta, Bayelsa and River States, including the city of Port Harcourt
- Plateau State
- Takwa Bay
- Akwa Ibom State
- Imo and Abia States
- Bakassi Peninsula