Most Educated in Nigeria

Top 100 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Nigeria

1 Imota 05 9.7%

2 Aiyetoro 05 9.7%

3 Dankalwa 44 9.7%

4 Ijebu-Ife 16 9.7%

5 Bornu Yassu 27 9.7%

6 Disina 46 9.7%

7 Obolo-Eke (1) 47 9.7%

8 Gakem 22 9.7%

9 Gora 24 9.7%

10 Orerokpe 36 9.7%

11 Yanda Bayo 46 9.7%

12 Dabai 40 9.7%

13 Boi 46 9.7%

14 Bununu 46 9.7%

15 Akko 55 9.7%

16 Adani 47 9.7%

17 Ukata 31 9.7%

18 Kwali 11 9.7%

19 Dengi 49 9.7%

20 Mayo-Belwa 35 9.7%

21 Omuo-Ekiti 54 9.7%

22 Shaffa 27 9.7%

23 Dankama 24 9.7%

24 Ake-Eze 47 9.7%

25 Gwaram 46 9.7%

26 Lame 46 9.7%

27 Binji 51 9.7%

28 Gulma 40 9.7%

29 Abocho 41 9.7%

30 Riti 43 9.7%

31 Yajiwa 27 9.7%

32 Jikamshi 24 9.7%

33 Bagudo 40 9.7%

34 Abraka 36 9.7%

35 Kusheriki 31 9.7%

36 Amassoma 52 9.7%

37 Akankpa 22 9.7%

38 Gwio Kura 44 9.7%

39 Tokombere 27 9.7%

40 Yamrat 46 9.7%

41 Dadiya 55 9.7%

42 Saminaka 23 9.7%

43 Gwasoro 30 9.7%

44 Babura 39 9.7%

45 Ikem 47 9.7%

46 Patani 36 9.7%

47 Illushi 37 9.7%

48 New Shagunnu 31 9.7%

49 Lajere 44 9.7%

50 Kende 40 9.7%

51 Dass 46 9.7%

52 Batsari 24 9.7%

53 Shanga 40 9.7%

54 Idiroko 16 9.7%

55 Zadawa 46 9.7%

56 Mando 23 9.7%

57 Kuta 31 9.7%

58 Dan Sadau 57 9.7%

59 Ifon 48 9.7%

60 Ilare 48 9.7%

61 Konkwesso 31 9.7%

62 Yandev 26 9.7%

63 Iho 28 9.7%

64 Hinna 55 9.7%

65 Mashi 24 9.7%

66 Dan Gora 29 9.7%

67 Siluko 37 9.7%

68 Suya 30 9.7%

69 Duku 31 9.7%

70 Samamiya 39 9.7%

71 Ngurore 35 9.7%

72 Wasagu 40 9.7%

73 Kwolla 49 9.7%

74 Adoru 41 9.7%

75 Isara 16 9.7%

76 Sade 46 9.7%

77 Badeggi 31 9.7%

78 Umunede 36 9.7%

79 Bena 40 9.7%

80 Bomadi 36 9.7%

81 Hunkuyi 23 9.7%

82 Kibiya 29 9.7%

83 Owode 16 9.7%

84 Orodo 28 9.7%

85 Ochobo 26 9.7%

86 Auna 31 9.7%

87 Agbabu 48 9.7%

88 Bokani 31 9.7%

89 Imeko 16 9.7%

90 Rabah 51 9.7%

91 Igabi 23 9.7%

92 Ruma 24 9.7%

93 Musawa 24 9.7%

94 Mberubu 47 9.7%

95 Baissa 43 9.7%

96 Dambatta 29 9.7%

97 Mahuta 40 9.7%

98 Kwatarkwashi 57 9.7%

99 Ogurugu 41 9.7%

100 Ifaki 54 9.7%

The most educated cities in Nigeria have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Imota leads with 9.7% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In Imota, 9.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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