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Nigeria Travel Guide

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Season Note

Are November and December good months to visit Nigeria?

11

November

Semi-high
season

12

December

High
season

Tourist visa

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Nigeria for tourism.

Visa required

A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 17 to 20 USD

Tourist's budget
from 53 to 69 USD

Did you know?

The surface area of Nigeria is 356.7 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 151 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Abuja (NG) and Washington D.C. (US) is 5532 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Abuja click here

Abuja
Abuja
Port Harcourt
Kano
Benin City
Ibadan
Lagos
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
5532
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Nigeria on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

3

Level 3 • Reconsider your need to travel (plus additional regional warnings).

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

26 December 2024• Boxing Day

Currency

Naira (NGN) - rate compared to selected currencies

1000 NGN
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.55939
1787649
GBP
0.46955
2129695
USD
0.60835
1643790
Update: 5 Nov 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Nigeria

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Distance matrix
MilesLagosAbujaOnitshaKanoKadunaOsogboJosEnugu
Lagos-333229519395121444282
Abuja333-205214101219111181
Onitsha229205-41930318529556
Kano519214419-126398146390
Kaduna395101303126-274107282
Osogbo121219185398274-330222
Jos444111295146107330-256
Enugu28218156390282222256-

A Brief History of Nigeria

Important historical events that significantly shaped the nation's trajectory throughout the centuries

Best Ways to Experience Nigeria

  • Cuisine
  • Art
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

Determine the expenses for your travel or vacation budget, as well as the expenditures associated with residing in another country

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 17 to 20 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 53 to 69 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Nigeria via the Prices link

Currency

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 5 November 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Nigeria.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Nigeria

Wysokie

Areas with malaria

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Polio

Polio (Poliomyelitis), or Heine-Medina disease, is an acute infectious viral disease.The infection occurs mainly through the ingestion or inhalation.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age.

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Cholera

Cholera is a disease of the digestive tract caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.The most common infection occurs through the ingestion, mainly through water contaminated with human faeces, and also through food (mainly fruit, seafood). Less often by contact with the sick person and their environment.
Prevention
  • Eat and drink safely
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Meningitis (Meningococcal disease)

Meningococcal disease is any illness caused by a type of bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis.Infection occurs through droplets - through contact with the secretion of the patient or the host, e.g. when coughing, sneezing, kissing or sharing cutlery or dishes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
  • More

visiting flagNigeria for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa required

A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Nigeria the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type D, G sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket DType D
socket GType G

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

150 / 231
Ranking
206 139 589
Hausa and Fulani 29%, Yoruba 21%, Igbo (Ibo) 18%, Ijaw 10%, Kanuri 4%, Ibibio 3.5%, Tiv 2.5%

Area

151 / 232
Ranking
356.7 thous. mi²
It is approximately 10% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

145 / 221
Ranking
60.9
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 59.1women 62.8

Median age

145 / 222
Ranking
18.6
Average age of population expressed in years.men 18.4women 18.9

Population growth

145 / 224
Ranking
2.53%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

138 / 210
Ranking
62%
Ability to read, write and count.men 71.3%women 52.7%

GDP

127 / 194
Ranking
5 184 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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