Filming in Nigeria? You need a fixer plugged into Africa’s biggest film industry. Nigeria is home to Nollywood — the world’s most prolific film industry by output — plus the megacity energy of Lagos, the planned capital Abuja, and landscapes from Yankari’s savannah to Zuma Rock and the Niger Delta. It offers vast local talent and crew, but permits, security and logistics need local know-how. That’s where experienced film fixers in Nigeria are essential.
Features, docs, music videos and commercials trust African Fixer for full-service support across Nigeria — permits, crew, talent, kit and locations, handled end to end.
Full-service film fixers in Nigeria
- Film permits — National Film and Video Censors Board and state approvals, plus location and drone clearances.
- Local crew & talent — access to Nollywood’s enormous pool of crew, HODs, cast and street-casting in Lagos and Abuja.
- Equipment — camera, grip, lighting and drones sourced locally or shipped and cleared with carnets.
- Locations & scouting — Lagos, Abuja, Calabar, Yankari, Zuma Rock, the Niger Delta and northern landscapes.
- Logistics & security — transport, fixers, accommodation, catering and professional on-set security and risk management.
- Visas & compliance — crew entry letters, permits and local compliance handled end to end.
Why film in Nigeria?
Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and its most vibrant screen culture. Lagos delivers dense, cinematic urban energy; Abuja offers modern architecture and order; and the country ranges from tropical delta to northern savannah. With the deepest talent and crew pool on the continent and English as an official language, Nigeria is unmatched for authentic African storytelling, music and branded content.
Permits, security & logistics in Nigeria
Shooting in Nigeria means working with the NFVCB and state authorities for permits, and planning security carefully in certain areas. Our Nigeria team secures approvals and drone authorisation, provides vetted security and risk management, arranges reliable transport and clears equipment through Lagos — keeping your crew safe, compliant and on schedule.
Why African Fixer in Nigeria
We handle the paperwork, the people and the places — permits, Nollywood crew and cast, security and logistics — so you can focus on the shoot. With teams in Lagos and Abuja, we know how to move a production through Nigeria efficiently and safely.
Frequently asked questions
Do you provide security in Nigeria? Yes — vetted on-set security and risk management are a core part of our service, tailored to each location.
Can you tap Nollywood crew and cast? Absolutely — we source experienced crew, HODs, cast and street-casting across Lagos and Abuja.
Where do productions usually film in Nigeria? Lagos and Abuja are the main hubs, with Calabar, Yankari and the north for landscape and culture.
Contact African Fixer to plan your shoot in Nigeria — permits, crew, talent, security and locations, sorted.
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