Six Nigerian universities have made it to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking for 2021. The universities include the University of Ibadan (UI), Lagos State University (LASU), University of Lagos (UNILAG), Covenant University, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU).

University of Ibadan, was ranked in the 401-500 bracket followed by the Lagos State University (LASU) in the 501-600 bracket. University of Lagos (601-800), Covenant University (801-1000), the University of Nigeria Nsukka (1000+) and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (1001+).

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 includes more than 1,500 universities across 93 countries and regions, making it the largest and most diverse university rankings to date.