All The Ethnic Groups in Nigeria, And States Where They Originate

Nigeria is made up of several ethnic groups, the majority of which are the Igbo, Hausa, and the Yoruba. Within these ethnic groups are several tribes numbering 371. Here is a full list of the 371 tribes in Nigeria.

Igbo ethnic group (file photo).

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