Gender inequality remains one of the most persistent barriers to sustainable social development and community resilience in sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria, environmental degradation, economic disparities, and institutional fragility interact to deepen gender-based vulnerability. This study integrates geospatial techniques with participatory research to analyse how spatial factors influence gendered experiences of risk and resilience. Multi-temporal satellite imagery and census datasets were processed in ArcGIS and QGIS to map vulnerability hotspots across selected states, while interviews and focus group discussions with local leaders, women’s associations, and policy actors provided qualitative insights. Quantitative mapping revealed that areas undergoing rapid land-use change and weak environmental governance experience intensified gender disparities in access to resources and recovery capacity. Qualitative findings further highlighted the critical role of women’s networks, traditional institutions, and grassroots governance in sustaining resilience through mutual support and adaptive innovation. The integration of spatial data and social evidence provides a nuanced understanding of how geography, governance, and gender intersect to produce unequal resilience outcomes. The study concludes that embedding gender-sensitive spatial analysis into national policy planning can enhance social equity, strengthen local governance, and improve adaptive capacity to socio-environmental challenges. This interdisciplinary approach contributes to feminist geography, governance studies, and resilience research by offering a replicable model for integrating spatial evidence into gender-responsive policy frameworks.