Complete Country Guide
Nigeria
6.5
Nomad Score
out of 10
$
Budget-Friendly
from $600/mo
ENUTC +1Best: Nov–Mar
Quick facts
CapitalAbuja
CurrencyNGN (₦)
LanguagesEN
TimezoneUTC +1
Avg internet40 Mbps
Nomad visaNo
Best monthsNov–Mar
💵
$600
Min. monthly budget
📶
40 Mbps
Avg. download speed
🛂
No
Nomad visa
🌡️
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Avg. temperature
⚡
55%
Power reliability
🏘️
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Population
Where to base yourself
Cities for nomads
Nigeria is compact — most nomads base themselves in Abuja, with day trips or weekend escapes to other cities.
Finances
Cost of living in Nigeria
All prices in USD. Costs outside the capital are 20–40% lower.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR apartment | $400–700 | $700–1200 | $1200–2000 |
| Co-working / mo | $90 | — | — |
| 1BR rent | $300–700 | — | — |
How Nigeria scores
Nomad score breakdown
Safety & security
5.5
Internet quality
6.5
Cost of living
8.5
Visa friendliness
5
Co-working options
7
Nomad community
7
Entry & Stay
Visa options for Nigeria
No dedicated digital nomad visa. Standard tourist visa applies.
Connectivity
Internet & infrastructure
Nigeria has 2 nomad hubs with varying connectivity.
Abuja↓ 35 Mbps avg
Download speed35 Mbps
Reliability (uptime)65%
Lagos↓ 40 Mbps avg
Download speed40 Mbps
Reliability (uptime)55%
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