Moving to Nigeria from Angola

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Angola to Nigeria — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Angola to Nigeria, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Abuja averages 91°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Angola and Nigeria stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
NG
21.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
NG
17.2

Angola performs better than Nigeria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
NG
$260
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
NG
3.9

Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
NG
77.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
NG
0.6t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Nigeria leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
NG
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
NG
9.7%

Angola performs better than Nigeria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
NG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
NG
$5,700

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Nigeria leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
NG
61.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
NG
56.7

Angola generally does better on family life, though Nigeria leads in infant mortality.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Abuja Rain: 48.1 in/yr (1221 mm)
91° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Abuja
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 97°/74°F (36°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 91°/69°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 93°/64°F (34°/18°C)
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Month Luanda Abuja
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C)

Data: Nigerian Meteorological Agency Nigerian Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola 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.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Nigeria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Angola passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Nigeria.
Nigeria passport

Nigeria passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Nigeria passport holders need a visa to enter Angola.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Nigeria?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Nigeria can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Angola and Nigeria.

Is Nigeria safe for expats?

Angola performs better than Nigeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nigeria is 21.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Angola?

Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 3.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Nigeria compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Abuja is 91°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Abuja receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Nigeria?

The official language in Nigeria is English. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO NG
Population 34,795,287 225,082,083
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +234
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112