The Times has reported that Nigeria has become the second most popular destination for people in England seeking children through foreign surrogacy arrangements, with official figures revealing a sharp rise over the past decade.
According to data released by Cafcass under freedom of information laws, the number of parental order applications involving babies born to Nigerian surrogate mothers increased from just six in 2015 to 59 in 2025. Only the United States recorded more cases last year, with 125 applications.
