“Almost 6 in 10 citizens (61%) believe that the level of corruption has increased significantly in the past year…”
More than half of Nigerians would leave the country with their families if given the opportunity, according to the Africa Polling Institute’s (API) 2025 Social Cohesion Survey.
The survey, which involved 5,465 face-to-face household interviews using a stratified random sampling method, targeted citizens aged 15 and above. Interviews were conducted in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba across all states and senatorial districts.
The report revealed that 53% of respondents expressed willingness to emigrate with family members due to declining economic prospects and dissatisfaction with national conditions. “Almost 6 in 10 citizens (61%) believe that the level of corruption has increased significantly in the past year, while 64% assessed the government’s efforts at tackling corruption ‘Poorly,’” it stated.
On gender equity, 71% supported women leading in politics and religion, while 73% endorsed equal inheritance rights and opportunities for married women in their husband’s state. API urged urgent reforms to rebuild public confidence and national morale.