Moving to Nigeria from North Korea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from North Korea to Nigeria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from North Korea to Nigeria, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Abuja averages 91°F vs 60°F in P'yongyang, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from North Korea to Nigeria.
How's the healthcare?
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Nigeria performs significantly better than North Korea across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
North Korea generally does better on infrastructure, though Nigeria leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
North Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though Nigeria leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
North Korea performs better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | P'yongyang | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C) | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/31°F (10°/0°C) | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) |
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| Month | P'yongyang | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C) | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) |
| Feb | 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C) | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) |
| Mar | 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C) | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C) | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) |
| May | 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C) | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) |
| Jun | 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Jul | 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C) | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C) | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) |
| Oct | 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C) | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C) | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C) | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) |
Nigerian Meteorological AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea and Nigeria. To live, work, or study long-term in Nigeria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nigeria's immigration authority.
North Korea passport holder visiting Nigeria
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nigeria passport holder visiting North Korea
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Nigeria?
Usually fine from major cities in Nigeria. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to North Korea?
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in suicide rate. There are 3.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 36.7 in North Korea. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (North Korea: 68).
What's the weather like in Nigeria compared to North Korea?
The average high temperature in Abuja is 91°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Abuja receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.
What language do they speak in Nigeria?
The official language in Nigeria is English. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.
