History of Nigerians in South Africa in Timeline

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Nigerians in South Africa

Nigerians in South Africa include people residing in South Africa who are either Nigerian-born, raised, or of Nigerian ancestry. Estimates from 2011 placed their number at 24,000, increasing to 30,314 in 2016. Recent data from 2023 suggests a much larger presence, with over 500,000 Nigerians residing in South Africa as undocumented immigrants.