Places · Nigeria
The best places to live in Nigeria
Arcadia scores 17 places in Nigeria, from Maiduguri at about $700 a month to Ibadan at about $1,050. 2 are by the sea, 14 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 2/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Nigeria
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 17 places Arcadia scores in Nigeria, not the whole country.
All 17 places in Nigeria
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Nigeria?
Across the 17 places Arcadia scores in Nigeria the median is about $950 a month for one person, from Maiduguri at around $700 to Ibadan at around $1,050. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Nigeria?
Maiduguri, at about $700 a month. It is the cheapest of the 17 places Arcadia scores in Nigeria, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Nigeria has the best internet?
Lagos (NG), rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 17 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Nigeria?
The typical safety rating is 2 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Lagos (NG). These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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