Irreligion in Nigeria

Irreligion in Nigeria is measured at less than one percent of the population. As in many parts of Africa, there is a great amount of stigma attached to being an atheist.
A 2010 poll by Pew Research Center showed that 51% of Nigerian Muslims agree with the death penalty for leaving Islam. In some parts of Nigeria, there are even anti-blasphemy laws.
In 2017 the Humanist Association of Nigeria gained formal government recognition after a 17-year struggle. This was followed by recognition of the Atheist Society of Nigeria, the Northern Nigerian Humanist Association and the Nigerian Secular Society.
It is considered more polite to use the term 'free thinker' when referring to an atheist. Example: Are you a Christian, a Muslim, or a 'free thinker’?