Top 100 Scientists

Top 100 Scientists in Nigeria 2025

Top 100 scientists can be ranked globally or specific to the following regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, Oceania, Arab League, ASEAN, EECA, and BRICS based on total H-index scores without any breakdown by subject areas. Top 100 rankings in the world, in a continent, or a region include standardized subjects areas of Agriculture & Forestry, Arts, Design and Architecture, Business & Management, Economics & Econometrics, Education, Engineering & Technology, History, Philosophy, Theology, Law/Law and Legal Studies, Medical and Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Art and Humanities Rankings and Social Sciences and Humanities Rankings BETA VERSION. Subject field ranking in world, region, country and university is beta version since subject field "others" (873,937 scientists profile whose branch cannot be determined, not yet edited or determined) is excluded, so the ranking will change as the others fields are edited. Please note that. Subjects indicated as “ * others ” will not be included in the ranking by regions and subjects.

* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :2
Martin Meremikwu
Paediatrics
child health
clinical trials
tropical infections
systematic review
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
40
105
7,326
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :4
EBUNOLUWA ADERONKE ADEJUYIGBE
Paediatrics
Child Health
HIV/AIDS
Infectious Disease
Breastfeeding
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
33
70
5,214
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :5
Echezona E. Ezeanolue
pediatrics
infectious diseases
implementation science
HIV
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
31
72
3,171
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :6
George Obozokhale Akpede
Pediatric neurology and infectious diseases
viral hemorrhagic fevers
acute central nervous system infections
acute care neuro
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
31
59
3,239
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :8
Senbanjo Idowu O
Paediatrics
under-nutrition
obesity
diarrhoeal disease
Abdominal pain
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
29
59
24,378
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :16
Bankole Peter Kuti
Paediatric Respiratory Diseases
Lung Function Test
Bronchoscopy
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
17
26
1,197
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :17
Beckie Tagbo
Child health
Vaccinology
Paediatrics
Vaccine Clinical Trials
Infectious Diseases
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
17
27
1,037
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :24
Joy C Ebenebe
Community and Social Paediatrics
Breastfeeding Medicine
Adolescent Health
Paediatric Nephrology
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
14
16
706
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :25
Collins John
Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition/General Paediatrics
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
14
16
682
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :27
James Renner
Clinical Nutrition
General Paediatrics and in-borne errors in metabolism
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
13
14
520
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :29
Ani Etokidem
Maternal Newborn and Child Health Epidemiology
Health Systems
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
12
16
798
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :39
Roseline Iberi Aderemi- Williams
Infectious diseases
Treatment adherence
Pediatrics
Adolescents and Women
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
10
10
285
Paul Kehinde Ibitoye
General Paediatrics
Paediatric nephrology
Emergency Paediatrics .
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
8
8
239
Kelechi Uhegbu
Gastroenterology
Nutrition and Hepatology
General Paediatrics
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
5
3
79
Eno Etim Nyong
Prematurity
Low Birth Weight
congenital malformations
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
5
5
130
Ayobami Oyetunji Alabi
Paediatrics infectious diseases
Acquired and Congenital Heart diseases in children
General
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
1
24
Patricia Harry|Gad Nkawuuk
Pediatrics
Maternal and Child
Health promotion
infectious disease and research review.
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
3
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 1
Bolajoko O. Olusanya
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
80
198
118,801
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 2
Martin Meremikwu
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
40
105
7,326
Paediatrics
child health
clinical trials
tropical infections
systematic review
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 3
Tinuade A. Ogunlesi
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
34
68
3,509
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 4
EBUNOLUWA ADERONKE ADEJUYIGBE
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
33
70
5,214
Paediatrics
Child Health
HIV/AIDS
Infectious Disease
Breastfeeding
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 5
Echezona E. Ezeanolue
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
31
72
3,171
pediatrics
infectious diseases
implementation science
HIV
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 6
George Obozokhale Akpede
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
31
59
3,239
Pediatric neurology and infectious diseases
viral hemorrhagic fevers
acute central nervous system infections
acute care neuro
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 7
Adegoke Falade
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
30
61
3,417
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 8
Senbanjo Idowu O
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
29
59
24,378
Paediatrics
under-nutrition
obesity
diarrhoeal disease
Abdominal pain
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 9
Stephen Oguche
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
26
57
6,033
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 10
Ifeoma Emodi
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
24
55
1,999
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 11
Agozie Ubesie
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
21
42
1,310
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 12
Ayebo Evawere Sadoh
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
21
36
1,523
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 13
Olatunya Oladele
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
18
29
997
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 14
Adaeze C. Ayuk
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
18
34
1,016
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 15
Akwagiobe Friday Odey
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
18
29
1,119
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 16
Bankole Peter Kuti
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
17
26
1,197
Paediatric Respiratory Diseases
Lung Function Test
Bronchoscopy
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 17
Beckie Tagbo
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
17
27
1,037
Child health
Vaccinology
Paediatrics
Vaccine Clinical Trials
Infectious Diseases
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 18
Benedict Edelu
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
17
23
730
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 19
philip abiodun
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
17
22
1,200
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 20
Charles E. Effiong
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
16
19
744
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 21
Maduka Ughasoro
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
15
26
1,413
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 22
Abdulkadir Mohammed Baba
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
15
19
586
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 24
Joy C Ebenebe
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
14
16
706
Community and Social Paediatrics
Breastfeeding Medicine
Adolescent Health
Paediatric Nephrology
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 25
Collins John
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
14
16
682
Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition/General Paediatrics
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 27
James Renner
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
13
14
520
Clinical Nutrition
General Paediatrics and in-borne errors in metabolism
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 28
Tamramat Iyabo Runsewe-Abiodun
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
13
17
723
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 29
Ani Etokidem
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
12
16
798
Maternal Newborn and Child Health Epidemiology
Health Systems
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 32
Patricia Akintan
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
11
13
301
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 33
Garba Dayyabu Gwarzo
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
11
13
270
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 34
Sola S. Asa
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
11
12
721
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 35
Manyike Chuka
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
11
11
414
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 36
Amlabu Emmanuel
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
11
12
565
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 38
Patience Ngozi Obiagwu
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
10
11
269
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 39
Roseline Iberi Aderemi- Williams
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
10
10
285
Infectious diseases
Treatment adherence
Pediatrics
Adolescents and Women
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 40
Afieharo I Michael
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
10
10
910
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 41
İkenna Nwokoye
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
9
9
522
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 42
Gracia Ker Eke
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
9
9
274
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 43
Efeturi Agelebe
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
9
7
256
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 44
Manyike P Chuka
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
9
9
378
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 45
Ulasi Thomas
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
9
9
318
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 46
Shehu Abubakar Akuyam
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
8
8
254
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 47
Paul Kehinde Ibitoye
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
8
8
239
General Paediatrics
Paediatric nephrology
Emergency Paediatrics .
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 48
Muhammad Faruk Bashir
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
8
8
195
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 49
Joseph Asuquo
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
8
7
218
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 51
Clifford Onuorah Okike
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
8
6
223
General Paediatrics
paedtric haemato-oncology and neurology
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 53
Uzoma Vivian Asiegbu
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
7
5
110
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 54
Atana Uket Ewa
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
7
4
154
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 55
Nneka Chioma Okoronkwo
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
7
3
122
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 57
Chimaeze Torty
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
5
125
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 59
Tahir Yusuf
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
3
105
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 61
Aghafekokhian Bose Osaiyuwu
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
1
52
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 62
Chigozie N. Ogbu
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
4
109
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 63
Bola Francis Akinkunmi
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
5
168
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 64
Abolurin Olufunmilola
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
5
157
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 65
Fatima Usman
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
4
159
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 66
Yetunde Olasinde
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
3
80
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 67
Kelechi Uhegbu
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
3
79
Gastroenterology
Nutrition and Hepatology
General Paediatrics
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 68
Eno Etim Nyong
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
5
130
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 70
Farouk Abubakar Garba
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
3
92
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 72
Susan Bobbitt
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
2
96
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 74
Yeside Akinbolagbe
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
1
36
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 75
Folake Moriliat Afolayan
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
1
34
Paediatrics
Infectious disease
Nephrology and Emergency Medicine
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 76
Nnaemeka Kenneth Omeje
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
1
29
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 77
Cosmas Chinedu Anajekwu
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
1
26
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 80
Ayobami Oyetunji Alabi
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
1
24
Paediatrics infectious diseases
Acquired and Congenital Heart diseases in children
General
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 81
Marcia Ihekaike
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
16
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 83
Hillary Alemenzohu
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
5
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 84
Saka Aishat Oluwatoyin
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
6
paediatrics nutrition gastroenterology community paediatrics
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 85
Sean Coquet
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
1
13
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 87
Patricia Harry|Gad Nkawuuk
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
0
3
Pediatrics
Maternal and Child
Health promotion
infectious disease and research review.
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 89
Iember Talatu Ajanaku
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
0
2
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 90
Ghita Wiebe
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
0
1