There are over 5 million Nigerians in South Africa.
They estimated the number of Nigerians living in South Africa to have risen to over 5 million, according to the latest census statistics.
The country has the third largest Nigerian population in Africa, after Egypt and Nigeria itself.
Nigerian immigrants have been coming to South Africa since the late 1800s, with a number of factors contributing to their continued migration.
South Africa is one of the most developed countries in Africa, and its economy has grown considerably since 1994; it was also one of the first countries on the continent to abolish apartheid.
Why are there many Nigerians in South Africa?
Nigerians first moved to South Africa after 1994, because of overpopulation and harsh conditions in Nigeria. They were able to find jobs which paid them better than what they would have earned back home.
The number of Nigerians in South Africa has increased since then. The country is now home to the largest Nigerian population outside of Nigeria.
