Language, therefore, is critical in laying the foundation of every literary expression. But then, the extent to which a literary work is identified favourably within and outside its cultural context will go a long way in establishing it as a veritable instrument in defining identify of a people. This paper examines the present state of literary writing in Nigeria and how the various writings have gone beyond the immediate borders of the cultural environments where they were written. Incidentally, some factors militate against the seamless proliferation of such literary writings in Nigeria. The paper submits that, it could be said that there is a bright future for literary writings in Nigeria. The writings will continue to go beyond the borders of the country, telling the "Nigerian story" and the "Nigerian identity" to the outside world.