Moving to Namibia from Nigeria
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Nigeria to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Nigeria to Namibia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Windhoek averages 80°F vs 91°F in Abuja, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Nigeria to Namibia, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Namibia?
Top countries of origin for Namibia's foreign-born residents.
- 40,105
- 15,135
- 9,494
- 8,883
- 4,334
- 3,252
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13.1,029
Nigeria
Key Indicator Comparison
How Nigeria and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Nigeria generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in homicide rate.
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
Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia 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
Nigeria generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Namibia performs significantly 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Nigeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Namibia performs significantly better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.
Data: Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria, 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 | Abuja | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Abuja | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
Nigerian Meteorological Agency,
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nigeria and Namibia. To live, work, or study long-term in Namibia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Namibia's immigration authority.
Nigeria passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holder visiting Nigeria
Visa Online (e-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 Namibia?
With 3.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Namibia 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 Namibia.
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Nigeria generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 21.7 in Nigeria.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Nigeria?
Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 3.9 in Nigeria. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nigeria: 38).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Nigeria?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 91°F in Abuja. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Abuja gets 48.1 in.
What language do they speak in Namibia?
The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Nigeria, the official language is English.
