1. Legal Residence

They are Nigerians abroad who haven't denied their Nigerian nationality and have legal resident permits.

2. Diaspora Impact

They are Nigerians abroad who are making notable impacts in their chosen fields, careers or in the communities of their host country.

3. Nigeria Impact

They are Nigerians abroad who haven't forgotten their origin and have made notable impacts also back home in Nigeria. These could be in the form of knowledge transfer, investments, remittance, charities, empowerment, policies, etc.

4. Duration Abroad

They are Nigerians abroad who have stayed not less than 10 years in their country of residence.