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Nigeria
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Nigeria
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Nigeria meets fast‑growing cities, low living costs and a global language with a price tag that stretches your income far beyond what you’d expect — all in Africa’s largest economy.
What it's like to live in Nigeria
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, located in the western part of the continent with a diverse and complex national landscape. Situated along the Gulf of Guinea, the country spans approximately 923,768 square kilometers and features vari...
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Healthcare
- Nigeria operates a three-tier healthcare system (primary, secondary, tertiary) with both public and private providers, but quality varies significantly, especially outside major urban centers.
- The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act of 2022 made health insurance mandatory for all Nigerian residents, including expats, aiming for universal health coverage by 2030.
- Expats are strongly advised to secure comprehensive international health insurance, as public facilities often lack resources, and private care, while better, can be expensive.
Nigeria requires a tourist visa in advance for most international travelers, including citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and over 190 other countries. Visa-free entry is limited to nationals of ECOWAS member states (e.g., Ghana, Senegal) and certain special passport holders for short stays up to 90 days. All other visitors must apply online through the official Nigeria Immigration portal (https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/) and submit supporting documents at a Nigerian embassy, consulate, or designated visa center. Key tourist visa...
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Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.
All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.