Moving to Nigeria from Senegal
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Senegal to Nigeria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Senegal to Nigeria, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Abuja averages 91°F vs 82°F in Dakar, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Senegal to Nigeria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Nigeria performs significantly better than Senegal 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
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Senegal generally does better on environment, though Nigeria leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Senegal 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Nigeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal leads in unemployment rate.
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
Senegal generally does better on family life, though Nigeria leads in literacy rate.
Data: Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines, 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 | Dakar | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) |
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| Month | Dakar | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) |
| Feb | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) |
| Mar | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) |
| Apr | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) |
| May | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) |
| Jun | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Jul | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) |
| Oct | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) |
| Nov | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) |
Data:
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM),
Nigerian Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.
Senegal passport holder visiting Nigeria
Visa Free
Nigeria passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa FreeData: 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?
Nigeria performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Senegal?
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 3.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 1.3 in Senegal. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).
What's the weather like in Nigeria compared to Senegal?
The average high temperature in Abuja is 91°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Abuja receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.
What language do they speak in Nigeria?
The official language in Nigeria is English. In Senegal, the official language is French.
