Nigeria Ranked 7th Friendliest Country in the World — But There’s a Twist!
Surprised? Don’t be — the world is finally catching on to something Nigerians have always known: we’re some of the friendliest people on the planet!
According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, Nigeria just bagged the 7th spot globally when it comes to welcoming strangers.
The Nigerian Vibe
From Lagos to Lokoja, from Enugu to Ilorin — Nigerians are known for their warm smiles, helpful hands, and “you’re welcome” attitude. Whether you’re a local traveler or a total foreigner, chances are someone has:
Helped you find your way
Shared food or a seat with you
Greeted you with “How far?” or “You good?” even when they don’t know you
> “It’s in our DNA to make people feel at home,” says Ifeanyi, a cab driver in Abuja. “Even when things are hard, we don’t turn our backs on others.”
But Here’s the Twist…
Despite ranking high in friendliness, Nigeria is still low on the full happiness scale — sitting at 105 out of 143 countries.
Why the contradiction?
Experts say it’s because the system isn’t smiling, even if the people are.
Issues like corruption, insecurity, poor infrastructure, and unemployment continue to pull down national happiness scores — despite the good vibes at street level.
A Call for Change
This ranking is a bittersweet reminder that while the Nigerian spirit remains unbreakable, there’s still a long way to go in building a country where kindness meets quality of life.
Imagine a Nigeria where friendly people live in a system that works.
Now that’s a top 10 dream worth chasing!
What do you think?
Have you experienced this “friendly Nigeria” in real life?
Share your stories in the comments!
#YusocialGistHub – Keeping it real, always.
Surprised? Don’t be — the world is finally catching on to something Nigerians have always known: we’re some of the friendliest people on the planet!
According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, Nigeria just bagged the 7th spot globally when it comes to welcoming strangers.
The Nigerian Vibe
From Lagos to Lokoja, from Enugu to Ilorin — Nigerians are known for their warm smiles, helpful hands, and “you’re welcome” attitude. Whether you’re a local traveler or a total foreigner, chances are someone has:
Helped you find your way
Shared food or a seat with you
Greeted you with “How far?” or “You good?” even when they don’t know you
> “It’s in our DNA to make people feel at home,” says Ifeanyi, a cab driver in Abuja. “Even when things are hard, we don’t turn our backs on others.”
But Here’s the Twist…
Despite ranking high in friendliness, Nigeria is still low on the full happiness scale — sitting at 105 out of 143 countries.
Why the contradiction?
Experts say it’s because the system isn’t smiling, even if the people are.
Issues like corruption, insecurity, poor infrastructure, and unemployment continue to pull down national happiness scores — despite the good vibes at street level.
A Call for Change
This ranking is a bittersweet reminder that while the Nigerian spirit remains unbreakable, there’s still a long way to go in building a country where kindness meets quality of life.
Imagine a Nigeria where friendly people live in a system that works.
Now that’s a top 10 dream worth chasing!
What do you think?
Have you experienced this “friendly Nigeria” in real life?
Share your stories in the comments!
#YusocialGistHub – Keeping it real, always.
🇳🇬✨ Nigeria Ranked 7th Friendliest Country in the World — But There’s a Twist!
Surprised? Don’t be — the world is finally catching on to something Nigerians have always known: we’re some of the friendliest people on the planet!
According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, Nigeria just bagged the 7th spot globally when it comes to welcoming strangers.
🤝 The Nigerian Vibe
From Lagos to Lokoja, from Enugu to Ilorin — Nigerians are known for their warm smiles, helpful hands, and “you’re welcome” attitude. Whether you’re a local traveler or a total foreigner, chances are someone has:
Helped you find your way
Shared food or a seat with you
Greeted you with “How far?” or “You good?” even when they don’t know you
> “It’s in our DNA to make people feel at home,” says Ifeanyi, a cab driver in Abuja. “Even when things are hard, we don’t turn our backs on others.”
📉 But Here’s the Twist…
Despite ranking high in friendliness, Nigeria is still low on the full happiness scale — sitting at 105 out of 143 countries.
Why the contradiction?
Experts say it’s because the system isn’t smiling, even if the people are.
Issues like corruption, insecurity, poor infrastructure, and unemployment continue to pull down national happiness scores — despite the good vibes at street level.
A Call for Change
This ranking is a bittersweet reminder that while the Nigerian spirit remains unbreakable, there’s still a long way to go in building a country where kindness meets quality of life.
Imagine a Nigeria where friendly people live in a system that works.
Now that’s a top 10 dream worth chasing!
What do you think?
Have you experienced this “friendly Nigeria” in real life?
Share your stories in the comments!
#YusocialGistHub – Keeping it real, always.
