Irreligion in Nigeria (specifically the "non-religious") was measured at four percent of the population in 2012, with convinced atheists at one percent. As in many parts of Africa, there is a great amount of stigma attached to being an atheist in addition to institutionalized discrimination that leads to treatment as "second-class citizens."
In a 2010 poll by Pew Research Center 51% of Nigerian Muslims agreed 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.
List of non-religious Nigerians
Bisi Alimi Leo Igwe Seun Kuti Seun Osewa Mubarak Bala Tai Solarin Wole Soyinka Marcel Ichie Nnaemeka
See also Religion in Nigeria Christianity in Nigeria Islam in Nigeria Demographics of Nigeria Sharia in Nigeria
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