Abstract
This paper examines the perspective of the Nigeria’s working class on globalization and foreign policy. Thus, the paper observed that globalization has greatly changed the perception and approach of Nigeria’s foreign policy in the 21st century. Data for the study were gathered via the secondary sources and decision making and realist theories as theoretical tools for analysis. The findings reveals that, with the rapid expansion of foreign policy terrain, Nigeria’s decision makers came to realize that there were new forces in the international system which was turning the world to global village. The globalization of world markets, the proliferation of international network and non-governmental organization (NGOs) and the rapid spread of global communication technology which were persistently undermining the power of state actor. Nigeria shifted the tunnel vision about African being its major concern, and defined relations in terms of gain and interest by maintaining friendship with countries that have historically shape global diplomacy while forging new alliance with emerging powers in the global economy arena. Accordingly, the paper recommended that, Nigeria must make concerted efforts to assemble experts in international relations for a robust foreign policy that is capable of presenting its domestic contradictions and engage in diplomatic persuasions especially in the areas of economy and security towards realizable, stable and prosperous Nigeria