Nigeria

Nigeria
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Traveling to Nigeria? Land Connected.

Nigeria is Africa's most populous country — the energy of Lagos, the planned boulevards of Abuja, ancient rock art and rainforest reserves. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you land connected at Lagos or Abuja airport, ready for city traffic, bookings and maps without hunting for a SIM shop.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspotting.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Lagos: the Lekki Conservation Centre canopy walk, the Nike Art Gallery, and the beaches of the Lekki peninsula.
  • Abuja: Aso Rock, the National Mosque and National Church, and the arts-and-crafts village.
  • Olumo Rock, Abeokuta: granite outcrops above the old town, climbed by stairs and lift.
  • Yankari National Park: elephants, baboons and the warm Wikki Spring in Bauchi State.
  • Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove: a UNESCO-listed forest shrine of shrines, sculptures and streams.

Getting Around

  • Ride-hailing in Lagos and Abuja: Bolt operates in 12+ cities including Lagos and Abuja, and inDrive lets you negotiate the fare; LagRide is a Lagos-only option. Uber ended its Nigerian operations in September 2026 and is no longer available.
  • Airport pickups: at Lagos and Abuja airports, app pickups have been restricted at times — follow the airport's signed pickup points and use the official taxi ranks if app cars cannot reach the terminal.
  • City transport: yellow danfo minibuses and keke tricycles cover Lagos cheaply but are crowded and chaotic; app rides are the comfortable option for visitors.
  • Between cities: domestic flights are the practical way to cover long distances; intercity buses run the main routes but night travel is best avoided.

Safety and Practical Tips

Nigeria carries real security risks that vary sharply by region — the northeast and northwest hold the highest warnings for terrorism and kidnapping, and armed robbery and scams happen in cities. Stick to well-known areas, use app-booked or hotel cars, avoid night road travel, and check your government's current advice before you go.

Carry a yellow fever vaccination certificate, which is checked on entry, and keep your phone and valuables out of sight in traffic and markets.

Entry and Visa

Entry rules depend on your passport. Since May 2025 most short-stay visitors apply for an e-Visa entirely online before travel — single entry, valid 30 to 90 days, not extendable — and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on entry. Apply well before departure and carry a passport valid for at least six months.

Weather and Climate

  • Hot and humid in the south: Lagos and the coast sit around 27–32°C year-round, with high humidity.
  • Rainy season (April to October in the south): heavy downpours and flooding in low-lying areas; the north's rains are shorter, roughly June to September.
  • Dry season (November to March): cooler and drier, with the dusty harmattan wind blowing from the Sahara, especially in the north.
  • North: hotter and drier than the south, with wide day-night temperature swings in the dry months.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the Nigerian naira (NGN) — cash is still king in markets and for small transport, though cards work in malls and larger restaurants.
  • Cards: Visa and Mastercard are accepted at larger hotels, malls and restaurants in Lagos and Abuja; carry cash elsewhere.
  • ATMs: available in cities, but machines run dry at times — keep a cash reserve, especially outside Lagos and Abuja.
  • Wise: works wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted — it does not replace the cash you will need day to day.