National Research Landscape
A decade-long overview of Nigeria's research publication output, revealing significant growth followed by a recent period of stagnation.
Total Publications (2014-2023)
122,891
Compound Annual Growth Rate
11.54%
Peak Growth Year (2019)
+26.46%
Annual Publication Trend (2014-2023)
The chart illustrates a consistent upward trajectory in research output from 2015 to 2021, after which growth became marginal. This suggests that while initial strategies were effective, new challenges may be hindering further expansion.
Institutional Deep-Dive
Explore the performance of Nigeria's top 10 research institutions. Click on an institution's bar to see its detailed productivity trend, disciplinary focus, and collaboration patterns.
Top 10 Institutions by Output
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Disciplinary Focus
Collaboration Pattern
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The Disciplinary Landscape
An analysis of research output across major academic disciplines, highlighting areas of strength and opportunities for diversification.
Overall Disciplinary Distribution
Medical & Health Sciences dominate the research landscape, consistent with global trends where applied sciences addressing societal needs receive more funding. The low output from Humanities and the Arts suggests a need for diversified research priorities and funding.
Disciplinary Productivity Over Time
This chart shows the evolving "pairwise contest" between disciplines. While all fields show growth, Medical & Health Sciences and Natural Sciences vie for the top spots, highlighting dynamic shifts in research focus over the decade.
Authorship & Collaboration Dynamics
Insights into the patterns of authorship and the nature of research collaboration, revealing trends in both local and global partnerships.
Authorship Distribution
Single-Publication Authors
92.4%
of authors published only once in the ten-year period.
This highly skewed distribution, consistent with Lotka's Law, indicates a weak continuity in scholarly engagement among the majority of Nigerian researchers. It points to an underutilized potential within the academic workforce and a need for policies that foster sustained research activity.
Collaboration Types & Trends
Overall Share
Trend Over Time
While local collaboration accounts for the largest share of output, international collaboration has been steadily rising, surpassing local efforts in 2022. The underdeveloped nature of regional (intra-African) collaboration represents a significant missed opportunity for addressing shared continental challenges.