Moving to Nigeria from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United Kingdom to Nigeria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Nigeria, you would find that Nigeria is 68.8% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £57,000 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly NGN31,300,000 in Nigeria to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Abuja averages 91°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from United Kingdom to Nigeria.
What does your salary buy?
£57,000 → NGN31,300,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Nigeria
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Restaurants
pay 80.6% less
Groceries
pay 37.8% less
Transportation
pay 67.6% less
Housing
pay 72.5% less
Childcare
pay 84.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 75.5% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Kingdom to Nigeria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom performs better than Nigeria 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
Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom generally does better on employment & economy, though Nigeria 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
United Kingdom performs better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), HM Revenue & Customs (2016), Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | London | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) |
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| Month | London | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) |
Met Office
Nigerian Meteorological AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting Nigeria
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nigeria passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nigeria than United Kingdom?
Yes — Nigeria is on average about 69% cheaper than United Kingdom. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Nigeria?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly NGN7,825,000 in Nigeria on a £57,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
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?
United Kingdom performs better than Nigeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nigeria is 15.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to United Kingdom?
Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 3.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 33.0 in United Kingdom. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Nigeria compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Abuja is 91°F, compared to 60°F in London. Abuja receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Nigeria?
Both United Kingdom and Nigeria share the same official language: English.
