A cross-sectional study was carried out from October 2021 to March 2022 to assess the prevalence of intestinal helminth infections and associated factors among the inhabitants of selected villages around Usman Danfodiyo University Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data on the demographic and risk factors associated with the intestinal helminth infections, stool samples were collected and examined for helminth eggs using the formalin-ether concentration technique. The overall prevalence of intestinal helminth infection in the study area was Ascaris hembricoides (35.0%) Strongyloides Stercorarius (9.0%), Trichuris trichivra (7.5%), Schistosoma mansoni (3.5%) and Heokwom (3.0%). Out of the 200 subjects examined for infection, 119 (59.5%) were found to be positive. The prevalence of helminthic infection in relation to sex was recorded with males having comparatively more infections (52.3%) than females (37.8%). However, there was a strong negative correlation between helminth infection and sex ϒ = - 0.50. A weak negative correlation was also found between age and prevalence of intestinal helminths ϒ = - 0.15. Bush defaecation showed the highest infections of Ascaris infection than water closet and pit latrine. However, there was no significant association between prevalence and toilet facilities (P>0.05). The study demonstrates a significant burden of intestinal helminth infections in this part of Nigeria and highlights the need for intervention measures.