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Nigeria 484 Scientists H-Index Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations Rankings - 2026

This real-time ranking measures researchers’ academic productivity and impact at global, continental, national, and institutional levels using total and recent 5-year H-index data. Comparative analysis is available across 13 main fields and 221 academic disciplines.

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Total 484 scientist, 1 country, 128 institution , Updates every 3 days
* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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198,183
World Rank
Nigeria
179
Country Rank
University of Nigeria Logo
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Freedom C. Onuoha
University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Political Violence | Terrorism | Violent Extremism | Transnational Threats and Maritime Securit

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    35
  • Last 5 Years
    26
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.743
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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269,858
World Rank
Nigeria
344
Country Rank
Federal University Oye Ekiti Ekiti State Logo
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
J. Shola Omotola
Federal University Oye Ekiti Ekiti State Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
comparative African democratisation | election studies | oil and environmental politics in the Niger Delta | identity politics | pe

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    30
  • Last 5 Years
    19
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.633
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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302,099
World Rank
Nigeria
445
Country Rank
University of Benin Logo
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Augustine Ikelegbe
University of Benin Benin City, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Comparative Politics | Security and Conflict Studies | Public Polic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    28
  • Last 5 Years
    20
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.714
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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333,840
World Rank
Nigeria
552
Country Rank
University of Nigeria Logo
52
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Christian C Ezeibe
University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Political Economy | Identity Politics | Political Communication | African Politics | Social Polic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    26
  • Last 5 Years
    23
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.885
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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383,023
World Rank
Nigeria
722
Country Rank
Covenant University Ota Logo
46
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Daniel Eseme Gberevbie
Covenant University Ota Ota, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Public Administration | Ethical Issues | Employee Retention | E-Governance | Gender Politic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    24
  • Last 5 Years
    19
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.792
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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403,186
World Rank
Nigeria
805
Country Rank
Federal University Lafia Nasarawa State Logo
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Al Chukwuma Okoli
Federal University Lafia Nasarawa State Lafia, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Liberal Political Ecology | Security Studies | Gender & Developmen

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    23
  • Last 5 Years
    20
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.870
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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431,770
World Rank
Nigeria
940
Country Rank
Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola (Federal University of Technology) Logo
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Olalekan Adekola
Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola (Federal University of Technology) Yola, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
climate adaptation | ecosystem services | resource management | flood risk | political ecolog

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    22
  • Last 5 Years
    19
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.864
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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444,680
World Rank
Nigeria
1,005
Country Rank
University of Nigeria Logo
106
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Okechukwu Ibeanu
University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Politics | Security | Environment | Human Rights | Election

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    22
  • Last 5 Years
    14
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.636
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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484,049
World Rank
Nigeria
1,245
Country Rank
Federal University Oye Ekiti Ekiti State Logo
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Samuel Oyewole
Federal University Oye Ekiti Ekiti State Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
African Affairs | Military & Strategic Studies | Crisis Management | Political Economy | I

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    20
  • Last 5 Years
    19
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.950
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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520,485
World Rank
Nigeria
1,488
Country Rank
Federal University Otuoke Bayelsa Logo
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Ernest Toochi Aniche
Federal University Otuoke Bayelsa Otuoke, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Political Science | International Relations | International Relations Theory | International Political Economy | International Envi

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    19
  • Last 5 Years
    17
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.895
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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541,039
World Rank
Nigeria
1,646
Country Rank
Obafemi Awolowo University Logo
55
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Sunday T. Akindele
Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Public Administration | Research Methodology | Comparative Politics | Political Economy | Public Financ

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    19
  • Last 5 Years
    12
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.632
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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551,720
World Rank
Nigeria
1,730
Country Rank
Babcock University Logo
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Olajumoke Yacob-Haliso
Babcock University Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Political Science/IR | Women's & Gender Studies | Refugee Studies | African Studie

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    18
  • Last 5 Years
    17
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.944
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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574,490
World Rank
Nigeria
1,968
Country Rank
American University of Nigeria Logo
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Last Moyo
American University of Nigeria Yola, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Political economy | international media | decolonial media studies | development communication | et

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    18
  • Last 5 Years
    13
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.722
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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602,775
World Rank
Nigeria
2,250
Country Rank
Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Usman A. Tar
Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna Kaduna, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Peace | conflict | defence | security | developmen

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    17
  • Last 5 Years
    14
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.824
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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613,155
World Rank
Nigeria
2,372
Country Rank
Baze University Kuchigoro Logo
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Osita Agbu
Baze University Kuchigoro Abuja, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Science Technology and Development | China - Africa Relations | Nigerian Foreign Polic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    17
  • Last 5 Years
    12
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.706
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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614,599
World Rank
Nigeria
2,390
Country Rank
University of Jos Logo
26
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Victor Adetula
University of Jos Jos, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
social science | political science | peace & conflict | international relations | and developmen

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    17
  • Last 5 Years
    12
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.706
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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625,704
World Rank
Nigeria
2,481
Country Rank
Federal University Kashere Gombe State Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Babayo Sule
Federal University Kashere Gombe State Kashere, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Political Science and International Relation

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    16
  • Last 5 Years
    16
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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631,767
World Rank
Nigeria
2,577
Country Rank
University of Ibadan Logo
230
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Olubukola S. Adesina
University of Ibadan Ibadan, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
International Relations | Foreign Policy | Human Security | Digital Diplomac

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    16
  • Last 5 Years
    15
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.938
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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633,047
World Rank
Nigeria
2,598
Country Rank
Lagos State University of Education Logo
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Akinyetun, Tope Shola
Lagos State University of Education Oyo, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Comparative Politics & Development Studies | Conflict Processes | Democratic Studies | Technopolitic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    16
  • Last 5 Years
    15
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.938
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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640,387
World Rank
Nigeria
2,684
Country Rank
Taraba State University Jalingo Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Lenshie Nsemba Edward
Taraba State University Jalingo Jalingo, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Informal Economy | Identity Politics | Border and Migration | Conflict and Securit

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    16
  • Last 5 Years
    14
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.875
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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645,549
World Rank
Nigeria
2,737
Country Rank
University of Benin Logo
58
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Iro Aghedo
University of Benin Benin City, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Comparative Security & Strategic Studies | Insurgency & Counter-insurgenc

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    16
  • Last 5 Years
    13
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.813
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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651,322
World Rank
Nigeria
2,818
Country Rank
University of Ibadan Logo
243
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Emmanuel Remi Aiyede
University of Ibadan Ibadan, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Public and Social Policy | Governance Reforms | Elections | Multilevel governance & Federalis

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    16
  • Last 5 Years
    12
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.750
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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666,271
World Rank
Nigeria
2,989
Country Rank
University of Nigeria Logo
291
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Donatus Ibe Nwoga
University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    16
  • Last 5 Years
    8
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.500
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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675,641
World Rank
Nigeria
3,084
Country Rank
Afe Babalola University Logo
47
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Segun Oshewolo
Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
African Affairs | Foreign Policy and Diplomacy | Global Institutions and Processes | Democratizatio

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    15
  • Last 5 Years
    14
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.933
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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691,929
World Rank
Nigeria
3,357
Country Rank
Covenant University Ota Logo
149
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Duruji, Moses Metumara
Covenant University Ota Ota, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Social Movements | Nationalism Studies | ethnic nationalism | Democracy studies | Educatio

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    15
  • Last 5 Years
    12
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.800
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