Planning my first trip to Nigeria. Read through the older threads but wanted to check if info is still current.
My main questions:
1. Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
2. Realistic daily budget including accommodation?
3. Any areas to avoid?
4. How is the quality compared to Germany?
5. Uber or taxi?
Coming from Australia with experience in a few different countries but first time in Nigeria.
Any recent reports or recommendations appreciated. Thanks!
Nigeria first timer tips
Started by OzzieTravels · 20 Mar 2026 · 300 views
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Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
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Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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Been going for years. Scene has improved recently.
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Did you use freelancers or find girls at clubs?
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Adding my experience: scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality.
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Adding my experience: scene has bounced back since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 15-20%.
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Word of caution — some online profiles are fake. Other than that, great destination.
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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26 Mar 2026 at 14:25
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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26 Mar 2026 at 17:25
Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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First time was a learning experience. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.
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This matches my experience. Nigeria is worth the trip.
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This matches my experience. Nigeria is underrated.
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Did you use local sites or find girls at clubs?
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Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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First time was overwhelming but exciting. Second time was 10x smoother. Experience makes all the difference.
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