Moving to Liberia from Nigeria

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Nigeria to Liberia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Nigeria to Liberia.

Living there in 2020
4,366 ↓ 23% vs 2015

people born in Nigeria live in Liberia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Liberia?

Top countries of origin for Liberia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Liberia compared to Nigeria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

NG
21.7
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NG
17.2
LR
15.3

Liberia performs significantly better than Nigeria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NG
$260
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NG
3.9
LR
1.8

Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NG
0.6t
LR
0.2t

Liberia performs significantly 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

NG
0.0
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NG
9.7%
LR
0.3%

Liberia 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

NG
3.1%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NG
$5,700
LR
$1,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NG
61.3 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NG
56.7
LR
44.6

Liberia generally does better on family life, though Nigeria leads in literacy rate.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nigeria and Liberia. To live, work, or study long-term in Liberia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Liberia's immigration authority.

Nigeria passport

Nigeria passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Nigeria

Visa Free
Liberia passport holders can enter Nigeria 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 Liberia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Liberia: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Liberia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Liberia performs significantly better than Nigeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 21.7 in Nigeria.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Nigeria?

Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 3.9 in Nigeria. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nigeria: 38).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

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

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At a Glance

NG LR
Population 225,082,083 5,358,483
Currency Nigerian Naira (NGN) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +234 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112