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
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.
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