This table lists languages spoken in Nigeria, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.
Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.
Language details
7 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
English
|
Official
Working
|
Large minority |
|
Hausa
|
National
|
Significant minority |
|
Yoruba
|
National
|
Significant minority |
|
Adamawa Fulfulde
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Igbo
|
National
|
— |
|
Maasina Fulfulde
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Tiv
|
Minority
|
— |