Canada has deported 366 Nigerians between January and October 2025, signalling a sharp rise in immigration enforcement, according to data from the Canada Border Services Agency.
The records also reveal that 974 Nigerians are currently listed as “removal in progress” and may be deported in the coming months.
📊 Key Highlights:
• Nigeria ranked 9th among the top 10 countries with the highest number of deportations in 2025
• Nigeria is the only African country on the list
• Deportations dropped from 339 in 2019 to 199 in 2022, but surged again in 2025 — an 8% increase compared to 2019
🇨🇦 The removals are part of Canada’s broader immigration crackdown, with nearly 400 foreign nationals deported weekly.
In the 2024–2025 fiscal year, Canada deported over 18,000 people, spending about $78 million on enforcement.
🔎 Who is affected?
• Majority: Failed refugee claimants
• Minority: Deportations based on criminal or security grounds
Despite the tougher stance, Canada remains a major destination for Nigerians, who continue to rank among the top sources of new permanent residents and citizens.
📌 A reminder that immigration rules are tightening globally — compliance is more important than ever.
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