🇳🇬 Nigeria

Nigerian diaspora in Ireland

According to the UN (2024), 22,100 Nigerians live in Ireland. Here, they meet city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from Nigeria live in Ireland?

According to the United Nations, 22,100 people from Nigeria live in Ireland.

In total, 2,080,000 people from Nigeria live abroad, and about 1% of them live in Ireland.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from Nigeria in Ireland

No community for people from Nigeria exists in Ireland on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Compatri follows cities such as Dublin and Cork, and each one can host its community.

Joining the Nigeria community in Ireland

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Nigeria live in Ireland?

According to the UN, about 22,100 people from Nigeria live in Ireland. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Nigeria live in in Ireland?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from Nigeria in Ireland?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in Ireland?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Poland, India, and Brazil.

When is the Nigeria national day?

Nigeria Independence Day falls on October 1. In Ireland too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the Nigeria diaspora also lives in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Niger. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.