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Nigeria
π West AfricaSalary
$8,500
Cost
35
Jobs
72/100
Safety
45/100
Life & Culture
Climate
Tropical β hot and humid year-round, rainy season AprilβOctober
Languages
English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo
Cultural highlights
Vibrant Afrobeats culture
Strong family values
Entrepreneurial spirit
Diverse ethnic groups (250+)
Nollywood film industry
Dos β
- β Greet elders first
- β Accept food/drink offered
- β Dress modestly in northern regions
- β Use right hand for greetings
Don'ts β
- β Discuss politics with strangers
- β Photograph government buildings
- β Refuse hospitality
- β Rush business meetings
Local cuisine
Jollof riceSuyaEgusi soupPuff puffOfada rice
Best neighborhoods
Victoria Island Β· Lekki Β· Ikoyi Β· Maitama Β· Asokoro
Economic Overview
- GDP growth
- 2.9%
- Currency
- Naira (NGN)
- Internet speed
- 30β80 Mbps in major cities
- Top industries
- TechOil & GasFinanceTelecomsAgriculture
Career Intelligence
- Top employers hiring
- MTN Β· Dangote Group Β· GTBank Β· Access Bank Β· Flutterwave Β· Andela
- Work visa guide
- Subject to Government Approval (SGA) required for expatriates
- Salary negotiation
- Negotiate in USD for tech roles. Benefits package often more flexible than salary.
- Remote work culture
- Growing rapidly β Lagos is Africa's tech hub
- Interview culture
- Punctuality expected from you; meetings may start late. Relationship-building before business is important.
Relocation Deep Dive
- Housing costs
- $300β$2,500/month
- Transport quality
- Traffic-heavy; Uber widely available
- Expat community strength
- 75/100
- School quality index
- 65/100