Moving to Yemen from Nigeria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nigeria to Yemen, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

NG
15.8
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NG
17.2
YE
29.8

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NG
$260
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

NG
3.8
YE
1.0

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria 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
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NG
0.6t
YE
0.3t

Nigeria generally does better on environment, though Yemen leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NG
0.1
YE
1.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NG
9.7%
YE
169.8%

Nigeria generally does better on infrastructure, though Yemen 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%
YE
17.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NG
$1,224
YE
$634

Nigeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

NG
54.6 yrs
YE
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NG
69.8
YE
33.8

Yemen generally does better on family life, though Nigeria leads in literacy rate.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2014–2015), Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria (2016), Yemen Tax Authority (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Nigeria passport

Nigeria passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Nigeria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Yemen 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 Yemen?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Yemen has 1.3 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 Yemen safe for expats?

Nigeria generally does better on safety, though Yemen leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 15.8 in Nigeria.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Nigeria?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 3.8 in Nigeria. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nigeria: 38).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Nigeria, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

NG YE
Population 237,527,782 41,773,878
Currency Nigerian Naira (NGN) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +234 +967
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —