Most Beautiful City In Nigeria- Top 10 List

The most beautiful city in Nigeria is characterized by major attraction centers, modern infrastructures, good road connections, neatness, a downtown area, and other breathtaking architectural designs.

Of course, Nigerian cities in the 36 States and the Federal Capital City, Abuja are all unique in their different ways and are equally beautiful. Yet, others are seen as the most beautiful. Here is the list of the most beautiful cities from Lagos to Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Enugu.

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10 Most Beautiful Cities in Nigeria

10. Kano

State: Kano State (Centre of Commerce)
Known for: Second largest city in Nigeria
Major Tourist Centers: Emir’s Palace, Dala Hill, Gidan Makama Museum, Murtala Muhammed Library

Kano is one of the most beautiful cities in Nigeria. It is known for its ancient and modern architecture, good road network, and flyovers.

Some of its beautiful ancient architectural buildings are Gidan Rumfa (also the Emir’s palace) the 15th-century Gidan Makama Museum and the Ancient Kano City Walls which was completed in the 14th century.

Other beautiful places that have added to Kano’s beauty are Ado Bayero Mall, Kurmi Market, Gidan Dan Hausa Speciality Museum, Central Mosque, Murtala Muhammed Library, and Ado Kyamba Textile Kwarkiya.

Kano City is also known for housing some major industries in Nigeria. Many of the industries are designed in modern ways and have contributed to how beautiful the city is.

9. Owerri

State: Imo (Eastern Heartland)
Known for: found in the heart of Igboland
Major Tourist Centers: National Museum, Owerri, Nekede Zoo, Mbari Cultural and Art Center, Oguta

You can’t mention Owerri without thinking of lakes, rivers, and hotels which decorate themselves in different ways. The land of over 1.4 million people which is native to Igbo people houses famous tourist centers.

Some of them are Owerri Amusement Park, Dan Anyiam Stadium, Mbari Cultural and Art Centre, Oguta Lake, Nekede Zoo, and Assumpta Cathedral.

All these have contributed to the city’s beauty and made it one of the most visited places in Nigeria for vacation.

8. Uyo

State: Akwa Ibom (Land of Promise)
Known for: tourism
Major Tourist Centers: Unity Park, National Museum of Colonial History, The Amalgamation House, Godswill Obot Akpabio International Stadium

Uyo is easily one of the most beautiful cities in Nigeria. Whether you’re exploring the Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort or viewing historical landmarks and modern standardized stadiums, buildings, and more, there is always something beautiful to enjoy in Uyo.

The city is the capital of Akwa Ibom, the major oil and gas-producing state in Nigeria, and is also considered one of the neatest cities in the country. Thus, adding to the beauty of the city.

Some renowned landmarks in Uyo are the Ibom Connection which is found in the heart of the city and the National Museums of Colonial History where are and history buffs can be found. Others are Godswill Obot Akpabio International Stadium, Ibeno Beach, and Unity Park.

7. Calabar

State: Cross River
Known for: International seaport and tourism
Major Tourist Centers: Tinapa Resort, National Museum, Calabar, Chief Ekpo Bassey’s House, Obudu Mountain Resort, Slave Museum

If you’re a nature lover, sightseeing enthusiast, and a respecter of tourism, there is no way you will not fall in love with Calabar. Interestingly, all of these have added to the beauty of the city.

The beauty of Calabar has been long-standing in Nigerian cities. It was the home of the first social club in Nigeria, the Africa Club. It also harbors the oldest secondary school in eastern Nigeria known as Hope Waddell Training Institution where Nnamdi Azikiwe graduated from.

Other key tourist places that have added to its beauty are Chief Ekpo Bassey’s house which was imported and assembled, Slave Museum, and Tinapa Resort.

Apart from the physical beauty of the city, Calabar is also known for hosting one of the biggest festivals in Nigeria, the Calabar Festival.

6. Jos

State: Plateau (Home of peace and tourism)
Known for: tourism and is one of the coldest parts of Nigeria
Major Tourist Centers: Jos Wildlife Park, Shere Hills, Solomon Lar Amusement Park, Assop Falls

A melting pot of cultures from different parts of Nigeria and beyond, a walk into the city of Jos is an automatic exposure to one of Nigeria’s greatest beauties when it comes to nature. It covers itself in mountains, hills, and valleys.

Going further, the city prides itself on relaxation centers, road networks, and bridges. Of course, these have contributed to its beauty.

Jos city has some of the most breathtaking landmarks in Nigeria. They include Rayfield Resort, Jos Museum Complex, and Rayfield Golf Course which is the oldest in Nigeria.

5. Enugu

State: Enugu (Coal City State)
Known for: former capital of the short-lived Republic of Biafra
Major Tourist Centers: The Polo Park, Vosan Wellness Resort, The Ikirike at Idaw River

The coal city of Nigeria, Enugu is an outdoor haven surrounded by many beautiful modern architectural designs. The city is home to beautiful malls, Michael Okpala Square, and the National Museum of Unity Enugu.

Apart from its physical beauty, Enugu is also a major economic center as it adds to the $4 billion GDP of Enugu State.

4. Asaba

State: Delta (The Big Heart)
Known for: located at the western bank of the Niger River
Major Tourist Centers: Second Niger Bridge Onitsha, Nelson Mandela Gardens, Mungo Park House

One of the most beautiful cities in Nigeria is Asaba, the capital of Delta in the south-south region of the country. The city is located on the western bank of the Niger River. The city is also a connector between western, eastern, and northern Nigeria.

Asaba is famous for its social activities amidst many other things. With respect to this, the city houses several standard hotels, as well as event and tourist centers. This has added to the beauty of the city.

Some famous beautiful places in Asaba are Mungo Park House (National Museum), Lander Brothers Anchorage, and Otuogu Beach.

3. Port Harcourt

State: Rivers (Treasure Base of the Nation)
Known for: 5th most populous city in Nigeria
Major Tourist Centers: Port Harcourt Zoo, Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt Pleasure Park, Port Harcourt Tourist Beach,

This major industrial center in Nigeria covers itself in ports, multinational firms as well as the tallest building in the South East and South-South geopolitical zones. This building is known as the Point Block of Rivers State Secretariat.

While the above may have given it its beauty, Port Harcourt further has its beauty of road networks, multiple public houses, lounges, clubs, bars and restaurants, and other major tourist centers.

Other beautiful places are Garden City Amusement Park, TCK Family Park Rutaland, Port Harcourt Zoo, Rivers State Museum, and Port Harcourt Mall.

2. Ikeja

State: Lagos (Centre of Excellence)
Known for: an economic hub of Nigeria
Major Tourist Centers: LASU Ethnography Museum, Isheri/River Ogun, Badagry Heritage Museum, Bar Beach

There is no way the list of the most beautiful cities in Nigeria would be complete without the mention of Ikeja (and by extension, Lagos City). The city which is historically known as “Akeja” is home to some of the most beautiful and respected places in Nigeria.

Some of these places are Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Femi Kuti’s Africa’s Shrine, large malls, National Museum, Lekki Conservation Center, National Theater Nigeria, Lekki Leisure, and Freedom Park.

1. Abuja

State: Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
Known for: the official residence of the President of Nigeria (Aso Rock)
Major Tourist Centers: Zuma Rock, Shehu Mus Yar’Adua Center, Millennium Park,

Arguably the most planned city in Nigeria. This has automatically landed it in a great position as the most beautiful city in the country.

Abuja was planned by International Planning Associates (IPA). It is home to many headquarters of international organizations, skyscrapers, and government buildings among others.

Looking at the aspect of its beauty through other criteria, the city is also the neatest in Nigeria. It also has a great road network to mention a few.

Little wonder it is not only classified as beautiful in Nigeria but in Africa. Some of the great landmarks in Abuja are Jabi Lake, Thought Pyramid Art Center, National Children’s Park & Zoo, National Assembly, CBN Headquarters, Ministry of Defence Ship House, and Ecowas Secretariat.