According to PwC, African-born immigrants in the U.S. totaled 2.75 million in 2022. Of this number, Nigeria led with 448,400 migrants, followed by Ethiopia (293,100), Egypt (229,200), and Ghana (215,300)
A new PwC report has revealed that 448,400 Nigerian immigrants could be directly impacted if the United States enforces tighter immigration policies in 2025.
The report, Global Economic Policy Changes and Implications for Nigeria, noted that Nigerians made up 16.3% of the 2.75 million African-born immigrants in the U.S. as of 2022—making them the largest African immigrant group in the country.
“There was a total of 2.75 million African-born immigrant population in the U.S. as of 2022. Nigerians may be affected by stricter immigration policies, as they comprise of about 16.3% of African-born U.S. migrants in 2022,” PwC stated.
The report warned that stricter U.S. immigration rules may lower African migrant inflow and reduce remittance volumes.
Trump’s potential return to power has revived concerns of travel bans, visa delays, and reduced remittance flows. In 2024, diaspora remittances to Nigeria totaled $20.93 billion, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria.