Moving to Seychelles from Nigeria

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Nigeria to Seychelles? 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 Seychelles.

Living there in 2020
137 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Nigeria live in Seychelles · UN DESA

Who's moving to Seychelles?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Nigeria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NG
21.7
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NG
17.2
SC
6.6

Seychelles 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
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NG
3.9
SC
38.2

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NG
77.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NG
0.6t
SC
7.2t

Nigeria generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NG
0.0
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NG
55.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles 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%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NG
$5,700
SC
$29,500

Seychelles 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
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NG
56.7
SC
10.6

Seychelles 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.

Abuja Rain: 48.1 in/yr (1221 mm)
91° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Abuja Victoria
Jan–Mar 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Abuja Victoria
Jan 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Nigerian Meteorological Agency Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Nigeria passport

Nigeria passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Nigeria passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.
Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Nigeria

Visa Free
Seychelles 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 Seychelles?

Connectivity is usually fine (Seychelles: 35.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Seychelles offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Nigeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 21.7 in Nigeria.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Nigeria?

Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 3.9 in Nigeria. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nigeria: 38).

What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to Nigeria?

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 91°F in Abuja. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Abuja gets 48.1 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Nigeria, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

NG SC
Population 225,082,083 97,017
Currency Nigerian Naira (NGN) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +234 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112