Country Brief

Nigeria

Commercial sex illegal in most states; 12 northern states apply Sharia (death penalty available). Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act criminalises LGBT+.

Legal model

Illegal in most states; Sharia in north

Risk level

High

Currency

Nigerian Naira (NGN)

Languages

English, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa

Emergency

112 / 199

AOC / SW min

11 / 18

1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)

Budget

NGN 30,000 (USD 18)

Typical

NGN 80,000–250,000 (USD 50–155)

Premium

NGN 500,000+ (USD 310+)

Key Areas

Lagos — Victoria Island, Ikoyi (expat-friendly); mainland avoided
Abuja — capital, more conservative
Port Harcourt — oil-industry expat market

Top Safety Notes

Avoid northern states — terrorism + Sharia
Kidnap risk in southeast (Niger Delta)
LGBT+ severely criminalised; avoid apps

Essential Phrases

Hello

Hello (English universal)

Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/nigeria.