Things to see in Nigeria

171 places worth seeing in Nigeria on an illustrated map: Osun-Osogbo Grove, Abuja National Mosque, Zuma Rock, Lagos National Stadium and Nigerian National Museum, Lagos, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

Osun-Osogbo Grove A sacred forest along the banks of the Ọsun (Oshun) River just outside the city, dedicated to the river goddess. The Osun-Osogbo Grove is am
Abuja National Mosque Built in 1984, open to non-Muslims except during prayer.
Zuma Rock Another rock monolith landmark. Displayed on the ₦100 note and known as the Gateway to Abuja from Suleja, it stands about 300 m high. Was on
Lagos National Stadium The Lagos National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria, which comprises an Olympic-size swimming arena and
Nigerian National Museum, Lagos The Museum Kitchen is open on weekdays and is a good place to try local Nigerian cuisine. Museum exhibits are kind of spartan but has some b
Great Mosque of Kano In the centre of the city and on Fridays over 50,000 people will worship there.
Sani Abacha Stadium The home of Nigerian Premier League champions Kano Pillars FC.
Aso Rock A 400m monolith and the city's most noticeable feature.
Oguta Lake A beautiful serene environment, though it was not always peaceful and was the last stand of the Nigerian Civil War called the Biafran War, w
Ahmadu Bello Stadium Open for sports such as football, volleyball, handball, karate, running and boxing.
Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos The oldest Anglican cathedral in the Church of Nigeria, with the foundation stone laid in 1867. However it was not completed until 1946.
Awhum Waterfall Awhum Waterfall is a natural waterfall and pilgrimage site in Awhum, Udi Local Government Area.
Sungbo's Eredo Built between 800-1000 AD, this large defensive system of walls and ditches is on Nigeria's tentative list of potential UNESCO World Heritag
Farin Ruwa Falls Farin Ruwa falls is one of the highest falls in Africa (about 150 metres).
Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls These waterfalls are in Erin-Ijesha, Oriade local government. The waterfalls were discovered in 1140 AD by one of the daughters of Oduduwa.
Gurara Waterfalls Waterfalls in Nigeria.
Esiẹ Museum It has a major collection of soapstone figures, and is of major note. Established in 1945, this was the first museum in Nigeria. It was esta
Teslim Balogun Stadium Lagos City's primary football (soccer) stadium with a capacity of just over 23,000 people. It's the home stadium for First Bank F.C., the fo
Enyimba International Stadium It is a multi-use stadium in Aba, Nigeria. It is used mostly for football matches. It serves as a home ground of Enyimba F.C. The stadium ho
Eko Bridge Eko Bridge is one of three bridges connecting Lagos Island to the mainland, the others are the Third Mainland and Carter bridges.
Nike Art Gallery Art gallery featuring the whole panoply of Nigerian arts, or see some of the documentaries that have been made about Nigerian culture. Run b
Freedom Park Memorial to independence and leisure park area in the middle of downtown, the site had been a colonial-era prison where those who fought for
Shitta-Bey Mosque A mosque and religious learning centre, it is one of the oldest mosques in Nigeria. This building dates back to 1891.
Lagos Central Mosque Mosque in Lagos, Nigeria.
Dan Anyiam Stadium Football field, handball field, basketball field and parking space.
Agege Stadium Agege Stadium is a multipurpose stadium with facilities for sport and a gym house for exercise. It's also used for local games and internati
Lekki Conservation Centre It is really good for relaxation, it's a dense park with a few animals and birds, there are walkways and benches to rest on. Fees: ₦1000 for
Tafawa Balewa Square TBS is the historical site of where Tafawa Balewa delivered his speech declaring Nigeria’s independence on 1 October 1960. It used to be kno
National Church of Nigeria A large inter-denominational church built in a neo-Gothic style.
Tinubu Square A notable roundabout on Lagos Island with a fountain and centrepiece dedicated to Efunroye Tinubu who was an important female aristocrat dur
Millennium Park A large recreational park which serves as the main getaway for residents. It was inaugurated by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2003. Include
Gobarau Minaret One of the largest buildings in West Africa, it may have been built as early as 1400 or as late as the 18th century. It had a major reconstr
Synagogue Church of All Nations A charismatic Christian megachurch, founded by the controversial late T B Joshua. Over 50,000 people attend services on some Sundays.
Aper Aku Stadium Watch the Lobi Stars F.C. play football.
Matsirga waterfalls The waterfall has its source from the springs on Kagoro hills which cascade from four different hollows of about 25-m rock cliff to form a l
National Arts Theatre Located on the mainland at Iganmu, it is about a half-hour drive from Lagos Island. Built in 1977 as the principal forum for the Internation
Ogbunike Caves The Ogbunike caves are a system of many caves linked together by small, tunnels and passages. It consists of a massive structure with a big
Olumo Rock This is quite the nifty attraction, and popular, too, as it's a large granite dome from which you can view the entirety of the city and its
Ikom monoliths A series of about 300 volcanic-stone monoliths between 0.3 and 1.8 metres (1 and 6 feet) high, and are laid out in some 30 circles located a
National Gallery of Modern Art Modern portraiture, sculptures, ceramics, and modern textile art that draws on rich traditions from the Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo and other people
Agodi Gardens The tropical garden includes a swimming pool with inflatable balloons. There is a mini zoological park, and a garden/lawn for picnickers. Th
Benin City National Museum While much of the cultural heritage of Benin has been looted and now resides in British Museum, there are still several interesting artifact
Royal Palace Of Oba Of Benin This is the home of the Oba (King) of Benin. The original Kingdom of Benin palace was established around 1255-1280 AD by Oba Ewedo, then reb
Owo Museum Owo Museum was founded in 1968. It is home to many monuments and artifacts. Because of its proximity to Ile-Ife and Benin city, two cities r
Apapa Amusement Park Theme park in Lagos, Nigeria.
Cocoa House This is the first building in Nigeria with over 20 floors, it is the first skyscraper in West Africa. It was completed in 1965. It was built
Gidan Makama Museum, Kano Located in a 15th-century historical building, this museum has a significant collections of arts, crafts and items of historic interest rela
National Museum Kaduna It is a museum with historical and ancient artefacts telling the story of Kaduna people.
Kanta Museum This museum, located in Argungu, houses historical artifacts, weapons, and regalia of the Kebbi Kingdom. It provides insights into the regio
Johnson Jakande Tinubu Park An ultra-modern park by House of Assembly beside Lagos State Secretariat Alausa. The park occupies a total land area of approximately 21,880

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