The aftermath of oil and gas exploration and production is usually the degradation of the environment which invariably has a negative impact on flora and fauna. In order for the victims of the pollution of the environment to get redress they oftentimes resort to courts. Nigerian courts unlike courts in other jurisdictions approach the cases of oil and gas pollution in different ways. Some of these ways can be that, one, victims must prove damage before getting justice. This often results in technicalities which may not be in favour of the victims. In another situation, victims do not have access to justice which deprive them of their rights. In other jurisdictions like, the United States of America, Canada, India and Bangladesh to mention a few, there is a different approach by the courts in handling cases of this nature. In the jurisdictions, under comparison, the courts are proactive, pragmatic and active in handling cases of this nature. This work therefore, sought to appraise the attitude of Nigerian courts in handling oil and gas pollution cases vis-à-vis the happenings in other jurisdictions and make possible recommendations to be adopted in Nigeria.