Christianity’s roots in Nigeria run deepest in the South, a legacy of 19th-century missionary expansion along the coast and into the eastern hinterlands.
As of 2023, Lagos led with an estimated 83% Christian population, followed closely by South-East and South-South states where faith and culture have long intertwined. Ekiti and Ogun reflect Christianity’s moderate spread in the South-West, while Benue and Plateau—at 75% and 60%, respectively—stand out as northern outliers shaped by early missions and migration from the Middle Belt.
Together, these top 15 states capture how history, trade, and faith have shaped Nigeria’s religious landscape.
