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title: "Nigeria for digital nomads: 3 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/nigeria
description: "Nigeria for remote workers: 3 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Lagos (38/100). Nigeria has no digital-n…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Nigeria for digital nomads: 3 cities compared (2026)

Nigeria has 3 cities in the dataset. Lagos scores highest under balanced weights at 38/100. Nigeria has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Nigeria, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Lagos | 38 | 922 | 11.2 | Fintech and startups; Music and nightlife | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/lagos |
| 2 | Ibadan | 36 | 1076 | 6.7 | University of Ibadan; Lagos-Ibadan rail | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/ibadan |
| 3 | Abuja | 35 | 1076 | 9 | Planned city layout; Aso Rock views | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/abuja |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 15.75 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2023 |
| Political stability | 35th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 47/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 63.4 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.56 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | high | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | e-visa required |
| EU (Germany) | e-visa required |
| UK | e-visa required |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Nigeria yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/ibadan-vs-lagos
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/abuja-vs-lagos
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/abuja-vs-ibadan

## FAQ

### Is Nigeria good for digital nomads?

Lagos scores 38/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 982 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Nigeria's 3 cities average 36.4/100. Strongest factors in Lagos: cost of living and internet; weakest: safety.

### What is the cheapest city in Nigeria for a remote worker?

Lagos, at about $922 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Abuja is the most expensive city-priced option at $1,076.

### Does Nigeria have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Nigeria without a visa?

US passport: e-visa required. EU passport (Germany as reference): e-visa required. UK passport: e-visa required. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Nigeria has the fastest internet?

Lagos, with a measured median download of 11.2 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Nigeria?

Nigeria records 15.75 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2023) and sits at the 35th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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