Moving to Marshall Islands from Nigeria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nigeria to Marshall Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Nigeria and Marshall Islands 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

NG
17.2
MH
11.9

Marshall Islands 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
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NG
3.9
MH
4.6

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NG
0.6t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands 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
MH
2.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NG
55.0%
MH
38.7%

Nigeria generally does better on infrastructure, though Marshall Islands leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

NG
$5,700
MH
$6,800

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NG
56.7
MH
21.7

Marshall Islands performs significantly 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 Nigeria and Marshall Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Marshall Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Marshall Islands's immigration authority.

Nigeria passport

Nigeria passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Marshall Islands?

With 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Marshall Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Nigeria and Marshall Islands.

Is Marshall Islands safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Nigeria across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Nigeria?

Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 3.9 in Nigeria. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nigeria: 38).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

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

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At a Glance

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