Moving to Nigeria from Tonga

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tonga to Nigeria. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tonga to Nigeria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TO
0.9
NG
15.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TO
8.5
NG
17.2

Tonga 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

TO
$512
NG
$260
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

TO
10.1
NG
3.8

Tonga generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria 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

TO
24.0
NG
77.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TO
1.6t
NG
0.6t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TO
8.2
NG
0.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

TO
67.4%
NG
41.2%

Tonga performs better than Nigeria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TO
2.0%
NG
3.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TO
$6,547
NG
$1,224

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TO
73.1 yrs
NG
54.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TO
7.8
NG
69.8

Tonga performs better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tonga 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.

Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting Nigeria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tonga passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Nigeria.
Nigeria passport

Nigeria passport holder visiting Tonga

Visa Required
Nigeria passport holders need a visa to enter Tonga.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Nigeria 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 Nigeria safe for expats?

Tonga performs better than Nigeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nigeria is 15.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tonga.

How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Tonga?

Tonga generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 3.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 10.1 in Tonga. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tonga: 57).

What language do they speak in Nigeria?

The official language in Nigeria is English. In Tonga, the official languages are English and Tongan.

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At a Glance

TO NG
Population 103,742 237,527,782
Currency Tongan Paʻanga (TOP) Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Languages English, Tongan English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +676 +234
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112