More than half of Nigerians would relocate abroad with their families if given the opportunity. This is one of the key insights from the 2025 Social Cohesion Survey conducted by the Africa Polling Institute (API).
The survey included 5,465 face-to-face household interviews with Nigerians aged 15 and above. Participants were selected using a stratified random sampling method to ensure national representation.
According to the findings, 53% of respondents said they would consider moving abroad with their families if the chance arose. This reflects a rising level of dissatisfaction with life in the country.
The report also shows that 61% of Nigerians believe corruption has increased significantly over the past year. In addition, 64% rated the government’s efforts to tackle corruption as poor. These results suggest a deepening distrust in public institutions and growing frustration with governance.
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When it comes to gender equality, the survey revealed strong support for inclusive policies. About 71% of Nigerians agree that women should be allowed to lead in politics, business, and religion. Similarly, 73% believe women should have equal rights to family inheritance, and the same percentage support equal rights for women who marry into a different state.
Support for female political leaders is also rising. According to the results, 63% would vote for a female president, 69% would support a woman for state governor, and 76% would vote for a woman to serve as local government chairperson. However, only 28% rated the government positively on efforts to promote gender equity, while 39% gave a poor rating.
In terms of personal wellbeing, 59% of Nigerians said they feel extremely or somewhat dissatisfied with life in the country. Despite this, 56% expressed hope that the future will be better, although 26% feared that things might get worse.
The Africa Polling Institute described these findings as a clear sign of declining national morale. The organization urged the government to introduce urgent economic and social reforms to restore hope, rebuild trust, and improve the overall quality of life for Nigerians.
