An American man has sparked online debate after sharing his frustrating experience traveling through Nigeria..

In a viral video posted on X (formerly Twitter) by @AsakyGRN, the man claimed that he was repeatedly asked to hand over cash upon entering and exiting the country.

He expressed frustration and questioned what he described as an extortion pattern..

In his words:

“Nigerians, is your entire country set up to extort people? Coming in and out of the airports, I was told ‘now you give me cash’ at least ten times.

Many roads have police checkpoints, but are they really security checkpoints or just shakedown points?”

He reported that police checkpoints along major roads demanded money during routine security checks, not just at the airport.

His comments quickly gained traction online, triggering mixed reactions from Nigerians.

While some social media users defended the country and argued that not all security officials engage in such practices, others admitted that corruption and unofficial levies at checkpoints remain a persistent issue.

One commentator wrote, “This is sadly true, checkpoints everywhere just to extort people.” Another added, “We need proper accountability in security agencies.”

The viral clip has since opened a broader conversation about corruption, accountability, and the experiences of foreigners traveling within Nigeria.