Nigeria ranked 115 On 2020 World Press Freedom Index in the world out of 180 indexed, compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
The 2020 World Press Freedom Index, ranked Nigeria 115th as one of West Africa’s most dangerous and difficult countries for journalists, who are often spied on, attacked, arbitrarily arrested or even killed.
“Two journalists have been shot dead while covering Islamic Movement in Nigeria protests – one in July 2019 and the other in January 2020 – without any proper investigation with the aim of identifying those responsible,” RSF said.
“The campaign for the elections in which President Muhammadu Buhari obtained another term in February 2019 was marked by an unprecedented level of disinformation, especially on social media,” they added.
Nigeria Ranks 115th in World Press Freedom Index 2020: Read complete details about the index
Nigeria was ranked 115th in the 2020 released index. The Reporters Without Borders gave situation for journalists in 180 countries and territories and indicated the results in 2020 World Press Freedom Index.
Nigeria 115 out of 180 countries
in the world rankings in 2020
Score: 35.63
Nigeria’s World Press Freedom rank from Obasanjo, GEJ to PMB tenure;
2003 – 049
2004 – 103
2005 – 117
2006 – 123
2007 – 120
2008 – 131
2009 – 131
2010 – 135
2011 – 145
2012 – 126
2013 – 115
2014 – 112
2015 – 111
2016 – 116
2017 – 122
2018 – 119
2019 – 120
2020 – 115
