Moving to Nigeria from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Papua New Guinea to Nigeria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Nigeria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Papua New Guinea performs better than Nigeria across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea performs better than Nigeria across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Papua New Guinea generally does better on infrastructure, though Nigeria leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Papua New Guinea 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Papua New Guinea performs better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.
Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, 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 | Port Moresby | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Nigerian Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Nigeria
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nigeria passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Nigeria has 0.0 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 Nigeria safe for expats?
Papua New Guinea performs better than Nigeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nigeria is 21.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Papua New Guinea?
Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 3.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Nigeria compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Abuja is 91°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Abuja receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Nigeria?
The official language in Nigeria is English. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
