Nigeria / Jamhuriyar Tarayyar Najeriya / Orílẹ̀-èdè Olómìniira Àpapọ̀ Nàìjíríà / Ọ̀hàńjíkọ̀ Ọ̀hànézè Naìjíríyà – Let’s explore here

Nigeria is a the most populous country in Africa – there are over 230 million people. At almost four times the size of the UK, it consists mostly of rugged highlands, with lagoons and mangroves along its coast. As part of the Slave Coast, It has a very long, rich and troubled history, however it is now the richest country in Africa. Its neighbours include Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger.

What currency do they use in Nigeria?

In Nigeria they use the Nigerian naira. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are few ATMs outside of the cities.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Nigeria?

They mostly speak Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo in Nigeria, although English is very widely spoken, and is the official language of the country.

What time zone is Nigeria in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Nigeria?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Nigeria?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

Our current planned route takes us from Benin through Nigeria, before moving on to Cameroon. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Nigeria?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Nigeria.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!