Agriculture · 7 min read
Best Nigerian States for Agricultural Investment (2026)
Where soil, rainfall, security, and market access line up for the best agricultural ROI in Nigeria today.
Our shortlist
Ranked by 5-year projected ROI net of security and offtake risk.
1. Nasarawa — cassava & sesame
Loamy soils, 1,200mm rainfall, proximity to Abuja markets. Land ₦1.2M/ha. Projected 5-yr ROI: 72%.
2. Ondo — cocoa & oil palm
Historic cocoa belt with strong offtake to CPC. Cocoa gives 4–6 year payback but 3x total return. ROI: 65%.
3. Kaduna — maize & soybean
Northern Guinea Savannah — best maize yields nationally. Security has improved in southern LGAs. ROI: 58%.
4. Cross River — cassava, cocoa, oil palm
Highest rainfall in the shortlist. Federal Wilmar operations anchor offtake. ROI: 54%.
Common mistakes
- Ignoring water rights — dry-season pumping is often the ROI unlock.
- Buying gazetted community land without a proper deed of assignment.
- Skipping a soil test. Landigence's Agri module can rank suitability by crop.