Moving to Nauru from Nigeria

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Nigeria to Nauru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Nigeria to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NG
17.2
NR
8.0

Nauru 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
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NG
3.9
NR
12.5

Nauru 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

NG
0.6t
NR
0.0t

Nauru 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
NR
9.3

Nauru performs significantly better than Nigeria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NG
3.1%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NG
$5,700
NR
$11,400

Nigeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Nauru leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NG
61.3 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NG
56.7
NR
7.8

Nauru 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 Nauru. To live, work, or study long-term in Nauru, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nauru's immigration authority.

Nigeria passport

Nigeria passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Nigeria passport holders need a visa to enter Nauru.
Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Nigeria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nauru 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 Nauru?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Nauru has 9.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Nauru safe for expats?

Nauru performs significantly better than Nigeria across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Nigeria?

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 3.9 in Nigeria. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nigeria: 38).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Nigeria, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

NG NR
Population 225,082,083 9,811
Currency Nigerian Naira (NGN) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +234 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112