Online Degree Applicants Outside the US

First, let me make sure I understand your question: You said you graduated from a Nigerian university. Do you still reside in Nigeria?

One of the best things about earning an online master's degree in sociology is that you can complete your studies from anywhere in the world, at any time that's convenient for you, making your time zone and the necessity of getting a student visa irrelevant. Additionally, some online degree programs actually prefer foreign students because a diverse student body enriches the cultural experience for students. Particularly in sociology, which involves the study of societies and human interactions, this diversity only enhances your coursework by enabling you to interact with individuals in different parts of the world. So as it pertains to the logistics of earning an online master's degree in sociology, yes, it is possible to do this from Nigeria.

However, this does not mean that you will automatically be admitted. You should directly contact any school you're interested in to determine its specific admission requirements, whether it recognizes the degree you have, or what its policies are on international student admissions. Each school also has its own application process, and your international status may affect that as well. As you explore programs on online clearinghouses, you'll also find that, occasionally, schools list the countries from which they accept students.