10 most educated tribes in Nigeria

Nigeria is full of many tribes that are doing amazing things in different spheres of life. This is evident not only in Nigeria but across the world. Nigerians are talented, gifted, and highly educated people. The most educated tribes discussed in this article, as listed by BScholarly, are known for their resilience and impressive achievements. 

1. Yoruba

Yoruba is one of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria, with many successful and wealthy people dispersed across the world. They are very intelligent, powerful, resilient, and educated people. Yorubas were the first tribe to accept Western education in Nigeria.

2. Igbo

Undoubtedly, the Igbos are praised and respected for being diligent and hardworking, especially in business. As one of the most educated and major tribes in Nigeria, Igbos are naturally brilliant and have the power and resilience to transform anything. 

3. Hausa

As of today, the Hausa people are one of the most educated tribes in Nigeria. There is no sector in the country where you won’t find them. This is against the belief that illiteracy is prevalent, but those committed to quality education must be noticed. They are eloquent, dynamic, and well-mannered. 

4. Edo

Edo is a cultured and highly educated people. They are full of knowledge and very well-civilized. There is no field where they aren’t present; schooling has been a priority for the Edo people. They are nation builders and experts in various organisations.

5. Urhobo

Urhobo people are well-educated and influential. They are the largest among other ethnic groups in Delta state. Urhobo is a group of people who are always in charge wherever they find themselves, maybe because of their dominant nature.

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6. Itsekiri

Itsekiri is a tribe that has a lot of learned people. This is an ethnic group that was formed by Yoruba settlers in the Niger Delta region. Despite being in the minority group, Itsekiri people have been associated with Western education for a long time. 

7. Ijaw

Most of the Ijaw people are educated, smart and intelligent. They are always in quest for knowledge and development through schooling. This effort has made them one of the most educated tribes in Nigeria. The Ijaw people are known to be among the first ethnic groups that came in contact with the Europeans through trade.

8. Calabar

Calabar people were known as Akwa Akpa before colonialism. They are predominantly in Cross River state, which has one of the earliest learning institutions in Nigeria. They are very well-civilized and cultured. 

9. Ibibio

The Ibibio tribe is primarily found in the Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Niger Delta areas. They are quite educated people and known to be early inhabitants of southern Nigeria. The Ibibio people are highly industrious and wealthy.

10. Isoko

Isoko is one of the minority tribes in Nigeria, mainly found in Bayelsa and Delta. They are famous for their exceptional skills in various fields. Their education efforts have made them one of the most reputable ethnic groups in Nigeria.