Moving to Nigeria from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
NG
21.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
NG
17.2

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Nigeria leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
NG
$260
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
NG
3.9

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria 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

BS
10.0
NG
77.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
NG
0.6t

Bahamas 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

BS
20.5
NG
0.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
NG
55.0%

Bahamas 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

BS
9.2%
NG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
NG
$5,700

Bahamas 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

BS
76.1 yrs
NG
61.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
NG
56.7

Bahamas performs better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Bahamas, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Abuja
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 97°/74°F (36°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 91°/69°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 93°/64°F (34°/18°C)
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Month Nassau Abuja
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°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 Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Nigeria

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

Nigeria passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

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 Bahamas and Nigeria.

Is Nigeria safe for expats?

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Nigeria leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Nigeria is 21.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 3.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Abuja is 91°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Abuja receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Nigeria?

Both Bahamas and Nigeria share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BS NG
Population 355,608 225,082,083
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +234
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112