Moving to Palau from Nigeria

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Palau compared to Nigeria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

NG
21.7
PW
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NG
17.2
PW
22.2

Nigeria generally does better on safety, though Palau leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NG
$260
PW
$1,857
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NG
3.9
PW
17.8

Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau 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
PW
82.8t

Nigeria performs better than Palau 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
PW
6.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NG
55.0%
PW
37.2%

Nigeria generally does better on infrastructure, though Palau 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%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NG
$5,700
PW
$15,800

Palau performs significantly better than Nigeria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NG
61.3 yrs
PW
74.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NG
56.7
PW
11.3

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

Nigeria passport

Nigeria passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Nigeria passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.
Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Nigeria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Palau 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 Palau?

Connectivity is usually fine (Palau: 6.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Palau offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Palau safe for expats?

Nigeria generally does better on safety, though Palau leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 21.7 in Nigeria.

How is healthcare in Palau compared to Nigeria?

Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 17.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Palau, compared to 3.9 in Nigeria. Palau scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nigeria: 38).

What language do they speak in Palau?

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

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At a Glance

NG PW
Population 225,082,083 21,695
Currency Nigerian Naira (NGN) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Palauan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +234 +680
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112