Moving to Nigeria from Afghanistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Afghanistan to Nigeria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Afghanistan to Nigeria, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Abuja averages 91°F vs 67°F in Kabul, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Afghanistan to Nigeria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Afghanistan generally does better on safety, though Nigeria leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Afghanistan leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Afghanistan generally does better on environment, though Nigeria leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Nigeria generally does better on infrastructure, though Afghanistan leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Nigeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Afghanistan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Nigeria generally does better on family life, though Afghanistan leads in education spending.
Data: Afghanistan Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kabul | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) |
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| Month | Kabul | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) |
| Feb | 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) |
| Mar | 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) |
| Apr | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) |
| May | 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) |
| Jun | 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Jul | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) |
| Oct | 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) |
| Nov | 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) |
Nigerian Meteorological AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and Nigeria. To live, work, or study long-term in Nigeria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nigeria's immigration authority.
Afghanistan passport holder visiting Nigeria
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nigeria passport holder visiting Afghanistan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Nigeria?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Nigeria has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Nigeria safe for expats?
Afghanistan generally does better on safety, though Nigeria leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Nigeria is 21.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.
How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Afghanistan?
Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Afghanistan leads in health coverage index. There are 3.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).
What's the weather like in Nigeria compared to Afghanistan?
The average high temperature in Abuja is 91°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Abuja receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.
What language do they speak in Nigeria?
The official language in Nigeria is English. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.
