Canada has deported 366 Nigerian nationals between January and October 2025, with an additional 974 currently awaiting removal, according to the latest figures from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
The data, sourced from the CBSA’s Removals Program and updated as of November 25, 2025, ranks Nigeria among countries with the highest deportation numbers.
Those already deported have completed the full legal process. Meanwhile, individuals listed under “removal in progress” have enforceable removal orders but remain in Canada due to ongoing legal reviews or logistical arrangements.
Historical trends show fluctuations in Nigerian deportations in recent years. In 2019, Canada removed 339 Nigerians, dropping to 302 in 2020, 242 in 2021, and 199 in 2022. Nigeria was absent from the top deported nationalities in 2023 and 2024 but reappeared in 2025 with 366 removals.
The increase comes amid heightened immigration enforcement, with Canadian authorities now deporting nearly 400 foreign nationals each week—the highest weekly rate in over a decade. In the 2024–2025 fiscal year alone, around 18,000 people were removed from the country.
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Under Canadian law, the CBSA is mandated to remove any foreign national with an enforceable removal order. Reasons for removal can include violations of immigration rules, criminal activity, security concerns, or misrepresentation.
The intensified deportation efforts are part of broader measures to meet stricter immigration targets and address pressures on housing, labour markets, and border security. Additional funding has been provided to support removal operations and strengthen border protection.