Moving to Nigeria from Fiji

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Fiji to Nigeria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Fiji to Nigeria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
NG
21.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
NG
17.2

Fiji 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

FJ
$548
NG
$260
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
NG
3.9

Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FJ
37.0
NG
77.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
NG
0.6t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
NG
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
NG
9.7%

Fiji 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

FJ
4.3%
NG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
NG
$5,700

Fiji 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

FJ
74.3 yrs
NG
61.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
NG
56.7

Fiji performs better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.

Data: Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Abuja
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 97°/74°F (36°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 91°/69°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 93°/64°F (34°/18°C)
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Month Suva Abuja
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Nigerian Meteorological Agency Nigerian Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Nigeria

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

Nigeria passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Nigeria passport holders can enter Fiji without a visa.

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?

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?

Fiji performs better than Nigeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nigeria is 21.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Fiji?

Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 3.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Abuja is 91°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Abuja receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Nigeria?

The official language in Nigeria is English. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ NG
Population 943,737 225,082,083
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +234
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112