Moving to Nigeria from Gambia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Gambia to Nigeria? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Nigeria compared to Gambia.
Is it safe?
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Nigeria performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Gambia 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
Gambia performs better than Nigeria across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Nigeria performs significantly better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Gambia generally does better on family life, though Nigeria leads in literacy rate.
Data: 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 | Banjul | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) |
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| Month | Banjul | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) |
Data:
Department of Water Resources,
Nigerian Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.
Gambia passport holder visiting Nigeria
Visa Free
Nigeria passport holder visiting Gambia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Nigeria?
Connectivity is usually fine (Nigeria: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Nigeria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Nigeria safe for expats?
Nigeria performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics. About 79% of people in Nigeria feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Gambia?
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 3.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).
What's the weather like in Nigeria compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Abuja is 91°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Abuja receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Nigeria?
Both Gambia and Nigeria share the same official language: English.
