The top 10 oil-producing states in Nigeria, listed based on their oil production levels, are as follows:
- Akwa Ibom – Known for producing a significant portion of Nigeria’s oil output.
- Rivers – Home to major oil fields and refineries.
- Delta – Another major oil-producing state with abundant oil reserves.
- Bayelsa – Rich in oil reserves, contributing significantly to national output.
- Ondo – Has offshore and onshore oil fields, especially in the Ilaje area.
- Edo – Produces oil mainly from its onshore fields.
- Imo – Known for smaller but significant oil fields.
- Abia – Produces oil primarily in the Ukwa West area.
- Lagos – Has offshore oil production contributing to the state’s revenue.
- Anambra – A recent addition to oil-producing states, with small but growing production levels.
These states are primarily in the Niger Delta region, which has been central to Nigeria’s oil industry.