Helplines in Nigeria.

Is bullying making you feel trapped and afraid? Contact a Nigeria crisis line for support.

Whether you’ve been bullied, online, at home, at school or at work, you are never alone. Support is always available. There are 5 helplines in Nigeria for the victims of bullying. Reach out today to connect with someone who understands how lonely and afraid you feel. If you resonate with any of the following, seek support from a helpline near you:

• Others have openly excluded you from social groups or activities.
• You have had rumours spread about you, or frequently been blamed for things you didn’t do.
• One or more people has repeatedly called you names and teased or humiliated you.
• You have been victimised by cyber-bullies who share secrets, rumours or negative comments about you.
• Someone has shared private, negative, false or harmful pictures, content or rumours about you.
• One or more people have repeatedly sworn at, called names, taunted or physically harassed you.
• You have been taunted, teased, threatened or harmed by others.
• Someone has repeatedly made inappropriate or discriminatory comments about you.

Bullying takes many forms, but it always leaves victims feeling lonely, humiliated and weak. Remember, bullies try to boost their power at the expense of others. Bullying is selfish, and never deserved by the victim. Although you feel alone, there are people you can trust and turn to for support.

Right now, you might feel helpless, excluded or afraid. You may be unsure about contacting a helpline for support because of how you have been treated previously. However, helpline staff in Nigeria are well-trained in helping people like you who have been bullied. You will be treated with kindness and understanding.