Moving to Nigeria from Seychelles

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Seychelles to Nigeria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Nigeria compared to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
NG
21.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
NG
17.2

Seychelles performs better than Nigeria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
NG
$260
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
NG
3.9

Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles 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

SC
43.0
NG
77.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
NG
0.6t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
35.0
NG
0.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
NG
55.0%

Seychelles performs better than Nigeria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
NG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
NG
$5,700

Seychelles performs better than Nigeria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
NG
61.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
NG
56.7

Seychelles performs better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Abuja Rain: 48.1 in/yr (1221 mm)
91° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Abuja
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 97°/74°F (36°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 91°/69°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 93°/64°F (34°/18°C)
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Month Victoria Abuja
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Nigerian Meteorological Agency Nigerian Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Nigeria

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Nigeria without a visa.
Nigeria passport

Nigeria passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Nigeria passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Nigeria?

Connectivity is usually fine (Nigeria: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Nigeria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Nigeria safe for expats?

Seychelles performs better than Nigeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nigeria is 21.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Seychelles?

Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 3.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

What's the weather like in Nigeria compared to Seychelles?

The average high temperature in Abuja is 91°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Abuja receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Nigeria?

The official language in Nigeria is English. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC NG
Population 97,017 225,082,083
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +234
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112