- 13,000+ Nigerian Refugee Claims Rejected: Over 13,000 Nigerians were denied refugee protection in Canada from January 2013 to December 2024.
- Nigeria Among Top 5 Countries with Most Rejected Claims: Nigeria ranks fifth, with Mexico, India, Haiti, and Colombia having more rejected claims.
- Breakdown of Rejections: 811 Nigerian claims were rejected in 2024, with the highest number of rejections (3,951) occurring in 2019.
- Refugee Protection Criteria: To qualify for refugee protection in Canada, applicants must demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution based on specific factors.
- High Rejection Rate: Despite the high rejection rate, 10,580 Nigerians were granted refugee status in Canada over the same period.
Over 13,000 Nigerians have been denied refugee protection in Canada from January 2013 to December 2024. This figure includes 811 rejections in 2024 alone, making Nigeria the fifth country with the most rejected claims .
Top 5 Countries with Most Rejected Claims:
- Mexico: 2,954 rejections
- India: 1,688 rejections
- Haiti: 982 rejections
- Colombia: 723 rejections
- Nigeria: 13,171 rejections
To qualify for refugee protection in Canada, applicants must demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution based on their race, nationality, religion, or political ideology, among other factors . Despite the high rejection rate, 10,580 Nigerians were granted refugee status in Canada over the same period .
