Islands in Nigeria map & data
There are 27 islands mapped in Nigeria, spread over 9 states. The most are in Lagos (14), Delta (3) and Cross River (2) - Lagos alone holds 52% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Topo Island, Moor Island and Warri Island.
Islands by state
| State | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 14 | 52% |
| Delta | 3 | 11% |
| Cross River | 2 | 7.4% |
| Bayelsa | 2 | 7.4% |
| Rivers | 2 | 7.4% |
| Akwa Ibom | 1 | 3.7% |
| Edo | 1 | 3.7% |
| Kebbi | 1 | 3.7% |
| Enugu | 1 | 3.7% |
Notable islands in Nigeria
- Topo IslandLagos
- Moor IslandAkwa Ibom
- Warri IslandDelta
- Mugatare IslandKebbi
- Alligator IslandCross River
- Miller IslandBayelsa
- Dawes IslandRivers
- Barossa IslandEdo
- Nike Lake IslandEnugu
- Calabash IslandLagos
- Bennett IslandDelta
- James IslandCross River
- Olobiri IslandBayelsa
- Diamond IslandLagos
- Eba IslandLagos
- Gracefield IslandLagos
- Iddo IslandLagos
- Ikoyi IslandLagos
- Lekki ForeshoreLagos
- Makoko Sandfilling and Land Reclamation ProjectLagos
- Orange IslandLagos
- Palaver IslandLagos
- Snake IslandLagos
- Tincan IslandLagos
- Victoria IslandLagos
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Nigeria?
This layer holds 27 islands in Nigeria, the most of them in Lagos. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of islands in Nigeria?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Nigeria layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put islands on my map?
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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