We understand that finding a Nollywood movie on Netflix can feel like a mission sometimes. Endless second-guessing of what’s actually worth your time happens to all of us. You want a passionate thriller, a laugh-out-loud comedy, or a drama that hits just right. But we have got you covered, don’t worry. And we have compiled the final list of the best Nollywood movies on Netflix currently, including both the newest ones and the old classics that demonstrate the best of the best in the Nigerian film industry.
So be it romance, suspense, or something fun to watch, these Nollywood movies are ideal for your next Netflix session. And when you tire of that, what about watching a Nollywood series or another African film you cannot afford to miss? You’ll never run out of stories to stream.
1
The Herd (2025)
A tense survival thriller about Gosi, whose wedding getaway unravels when gunmen disguised as cattle herdsmen abduct him and his friends, turning the night dangerous fast.
- Genre: Crime thriller
2
A Lagos Love Story (2025)
Promise, an aspiring event planner, takes on the chaotic task of guiding rising Afrobeats star King Kator through Art & Culture Week to stop her family home from shutting down.
- Genre: Comedy
3
Lísàbí: The Uprising (2024)
A legendary Yoruba hero rising against tyranny, rallying his people to reclaim their land and identity.
- Genre: Drama
4
Farmer’s Bride (2024)
Two hearts are rebuilding their lives on a remote farm, only to find the shadows of past heartbreak creeping back into their secluded world.
- Genre: Drama
5
The Black Book (2023)
A grieving deacon battles a corrupt police gang to clear his son’s name, seeking justice and redemption after a devastating frame-up.
- Genre: Action
6
The Waiter (2024)
Akpos takes a temporary waiter job at the Crystal Hotel during a government event, unwittingly stepping into a scheme meant to help the underprivileged.
- Genre: Action comedy
7
Lísàbí: A Legend Is Born (2025)
A young hero rises to save the Egba people, confronting a treacherous leader while fulfilling his destiny.
- Genre: Drama
8
Thin Line (2024)
A married preacher’s secret affair with a sex worker spirals into danger when she is found dead.
- Genre: Drama
9
Hijack ’93
Four men hijack a Nigerian Airways plane, holding hostages to force a political negotiation aimed at toppling the military government.
- Genre: Drama
10
Tòkunbọ̀ (2024)
An ex-car smuggler must deliver a government official’s daughter within three hours, but the clock ticks as danger closes in on his family.
- Genre: Action
11
Obara’M (2022)
A promising musician confronts her past while attempting to reconnect with the daughter she abandoned, only to face painful truths as forgiveness proves harder to reach than expected.
- Genre: Drama
12
Something Like Gold (2023)
After her fiancé leaves and her father’s property is seized, a once-wealthy woman must learn to live and love again.
- Genre: Drama
13
The One for Sarah (2022)
Sarah, having endured emotional abuse, navigates heartbreak and healing on a journey to rediscover her self-worth and find love once more.
- Genre: Drama
14
Devil Is a Liar (2024)
A successful businesswoman falls for Jaiye, but their romance unravels as his controlling and manipulative behavior begins to undermine her confidence.
- Genre: Drama
15
Living in Bondage (2019)
An ambitious young man mentored by a mysterious tycoon rises to power, only to spiral into danger as his success pulls him toward the occult.
- Genre: Thriller
16
Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper (2022)
Wealthy pastor living a double life falls for a fascinating dancer, unaware that she’s part of his ex-lover’s plan to bring him down.
- Genre: Drama
17
Funmilayo Ransom Kuti
The true story of a fearless female leader who ignited a rebellion against colonial rule and gender oppression, reshaping Nigeria’s history.
- Drama
18
Passport
Two unlikely partners join forces with a street-smart sidekick to retrieve a stolen passport before time runs out to catch a crucial flight.
- Genre: Comedy
19
Jagun Jagun (2023)
A young man aiming to become a legendary warrior joins an elite army, facing a ruthless warlord and discovering the love of a fierce woman.
- Genre: Action
20
To Kill a Monkey
A struggling everyman reconnects with an old friend and drifts into cybercrime, spiraling into darkness while trying to escape the consequences of his choices.
- Genre: Drama
21
Ada Omo Daddy
A teen faces life-changing revelations when her biological father appears at her wedding, uncovering her mother’s hidden past and forcing a choice between two fathers.
- Genre: Thriller/Drama
