Moving to Nigeria from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Marshall Islands to Nigeria.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
NG
17.2

Marshall Islands 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

MH
$874
NG
$260
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
NG
3.9

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
NG
0.6t

Marshall Islands performs better than Nigeria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MH
2.3
NG
0.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
NG
55.0%

Marshall Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Nigeria leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
NG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
NG
$5,700

Marshall Islands 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

MH
74.7 yrs
NG
61.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
NG
56.7

Marshall Islands performs better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands 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.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Nigeria

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

Nigeria passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Required
Nigeria passport holders need a visa to enter Marshall Islands.

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 Marshall Islands and Nigeria.

Is Nigeria safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs better than Nigeria across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Marshall Islands?

Marshall Islands 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 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in Nigeria?

The official language in Nigeria is English. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH NG
Population 79,906 225,082,083
Currency United States Dollar ($) Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Languages English, Marshallese English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +692 +234
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112