Moving to Niger from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Niger. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Niamey averages 97°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Togo to Niger, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
12,392 ↑ 28% vs 2015

people born in Togo live in Niger · UN DESA

Who's moving to Niger?

Top countries of origin for Niger's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Togo to Niger.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
NE
24.9

Togo performs better than Niger across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
NE
$76
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
NE
0.2

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Niger leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TG
91.0
NE
93.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
NE
0.1t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Niger 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

TG
1.1
NE
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
NE
11.0%

Togo performs better than Niger across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
NE
0.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
NE
$1,600

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Niger leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
NE
60.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
NE
66.8

Togo performs better than Niger 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.

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Niamey Rain: 21.3 in/yr (541 mm)
97° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Niamey
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 96°/67°F (36°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 103°/80°F (39°/27°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 93°/74°F (34°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 96°/68°F (36°/20°C)
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Month Lome Niamey
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 90°/61°F (32.5°/16.1°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 96°/66°F (35.7°/19.0°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 102°/73°F (39.1°/22.9°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 106°/80°F (40.9°/26.5°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 104°/82°F (40.2°/27.7°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 99°/78°F (37.2°/25.7°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 93°/75°F (34.0°/24.1°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 91°/74°F (33.0°/23.2°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 94°/74°F (34.4°/23.6°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 100°/76°F (37.8°/24.2°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 97°/67°F (36.2°/19.5°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 92°/62°F (33.3°/16.7°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN) Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Niger

Visa Free
Togo passport holders can enter Niger without a visa.
Niger passport

Niger passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Free
Niger passport holders can enter Togo without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Niger?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Niger has 0.1 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 Niger safe for expats?

Togo performs better than Niger across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Niger compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Niger leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Niger, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Niger scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

What's the weather like in Niger compared to Togo?

The average high temperature in Niamey is 97°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Niamey receives around 21.3 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Niger?

Both Togo and Niger share the same official language: French.

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At a Glance

TG NE
Population 8,492,333 24,484,587
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +227
Time zones 1 1