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Netflix has become a top destination for Nollywood content lovers—offering everything from fast-paced thrillers to powerful social dramas. Whether you’re after suspense, culture, or raw storytelling, these Nigerian series are taking over screens across the country and beyond.

Best Nigerian Series on Netflix in 2025

1. The Party (2025)
Genre: Crime / Mystery
Why Watch: A gripping three-part murder mystery set in Lagos’ elite circles. What starts as a lavish celebration turns into a shocking investigation.

2. To Kill a Monkey (2025)
Genre: Cybercrime Thriller
Why Watch: Kemi Adetiba delivers another masterpiece. Follow a young programmer lured into Nigeria’s digital underworld.

3. Baby Farm (2025)
Genre: Social Drama / Limited Series
Why Watch: When Adanna joins a supposed women’s shelter, she uncovers a dark baby trafficking ring. A powerful story about survival and justice.

4. Òlòtūré: The Journey (2024)
Genre: Investigative / Crime Drama
Why Watch: The follow-up to the 2019 film Òlòtūré. Journalist Òlòtūré risks everything to expose human trafficking in Nigeria’s underbelly.

5. Shanty Town (2023)
Genre: Crime / Political Thriller
Why Watch: Set in Lagos slums, Shanty Town tells the story of sex workers and criminals fighting for freedom from a brutal kingpin.

6. Blood Sisters (2022)
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Why Watch: Two best friends go on the run after a wedding turns deadly. Netflix’s first Nigerian original series—and it delivers!

7. King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021)
Genre: Political Saga
Why Watch: Eniola Salami returns. More powerful, more dangerous. This is a power play you can’t ignore.

8. Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre (2024)
Genre: Fantasy / Historical Drama
Why Watch: Yoruba folklore and supernatural drama collide in this richly told series set in ancient Oyo Empire.

Bonus Picks Worth Watching
– Far From Home
– The Black Book
– Postcards
– The Mystic River

From groundbreaking crime dramas to hauntingly emotional journeys, Nigerian storytelling is thriving—and Netflix is giving it a global platform. These shows are a testament to Nollywood’s evolution.

Which one have you watched? Which series should we review next? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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