How much cash can you take to Nigeria?
There is no cap on what you may carry into Nigeria. At USD 10,000 or more you must tell customs, which is free and takes a few minutes. The same figure applies leaving.
Entering Nigeria
USD 10,000
or more — declare it
Leaving Nigeria
USD 10,000
or more — declare it
Applies per person. Each traveller has their own figure. That does not make splitting a large sum across a group to avoid the threshold lawful — several countries treat that as an offence in its own right.
We haven't been able to confirm this figure on an official page yet — it rests on the source below. Check with Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) / Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) before you rely on it.
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The figure above is only one end of the trip. Add where you're coming from or going to for both.
Pick both countries to see the rules for each end of your trip.
The rule in Nigeria, in full
Foreign currency: USD 10,000 or equivalent or more must be declared on entry and exit. Per traveller. Nigerian naira (NGN): only NGN 5,000 may be taken out of Nigeria. Verified: false — figure from IATA travel intelligence and general travel advisories; direct Nigeria Customs confirmation was not available.
Form: Currency Declaration Form (Nigeria Customs / CBN form). Get it from the authority at the border or their site — we don't mirror it here, because forms are revised without notice and a stale copy is worse than none.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) / Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Last checked 2026-08-10
Heading to Nigeria? The duty-free allowance page for Nigeria covers what you can bring in without paying duty.