Moving to Nigeria from Togo

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Togo to Nigeria.

Living there in 2020
158,262 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Togo live in Nigeria · UN DESA

Who's moving to Nigeria?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Nigeria compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
NG
17.2

Nigeria performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
NG
$260
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
NG
3.9

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria 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

TG
91.0
NG
77.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
NG
0.6t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Nigeria leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TG
1.1
NG
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
NG
9.7%

Togo generally does better on infrastructure, though Nigeria leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
NG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
NG
$5,700

Nigeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo 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
NG
61.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
NG
56.7

Togo 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Abuja
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 97°/74°F (36°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 91°/69°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 93°/64°F (34°/18°C)
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Month Lome Abuja
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Nigerian Meteorological Agency Nigerian Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo 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.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Nigeria

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

Nigeria passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Free
Nigeria 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 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?

Nigeria performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Togo?

Togo 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 0.8 in Togo. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Abuja is 91°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Abuja receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Nigeria?

The official language in Nigeria is English. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG NG
Population 8,492,333 225,082,083
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +234
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112