Statement:
In Russia scientists published more significant scientific articles than in Nigeria

In the Citatable Scientific Publications rating Russia holds position #8 ²⁰²¹ out of 206 and Nigeria is #50 out of 206 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Russia is better than position of Nigeria.

Referencies:

1. Citatable Scientific Publications ²⁰²¹ by Scimago Journal & Country Rank

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Citable documents' in descending order.

   Nigeria	'Citable documents' value is	15,834
   Russia	'Citable documents' value is	119,249