Moving to Solomon Islands from Nigeria

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Nigeria to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

NG
15.8
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NG
17.2
SB
11.2

Solomon 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
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

NG
3.8
SB
2.4

Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NG
77.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NG
0.6t
SB
0.4t

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Nigeria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NG
0.1
SB
0.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

NG
41.2%
SB
29.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NG
3.1%
SB
1.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NG
$1,224
SB
$2,086

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

NG
54.6 yrs
SB
70.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NG
69.8
SB
16.4

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.

Weather in Solomon Islands vs Nigeria

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lagos Rain: 60.6 in/yr (1538 mm)
87° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lagos Honiara
Jan–Mar 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/71°F (28°/22°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/72°F (31°/22°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Lagos Honiara
Jan 90°/72°F (32.2°/22.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 92°/74°F (33.1°/23.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 91°/75°F (32.7°/23.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 88°/74°F (30.9°/23.1°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.2°/22.6°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.1°/22.1°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 83°/71°F (28.1°/21.7°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.3°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 88°/73°F (31.0°/22.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.9°/22.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Nigerian Meteorological Agency Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Can you move from Nigeria to Solomon Islands?

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

Nigeria passport

Nigeria passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Nigeria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Solomon 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 Solomon Islands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Solomon Islands has 0.1 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 Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Nigeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 15.8 in Nigeria.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Nigeria?

Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 3.8 in Nigeria. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nigeria: 38).

What's the weather like in Solomon Islands compared to Nigeria?

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 87°F in Lagos. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lagos gets 60.6 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

Both Nigeria and Solomon Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

NG SB
Population 237,527,782 838,645
Currency Nigerian Naira (NGN) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +234 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —