Accommodation in Nigeria

Because of its booming economy there are many comfortable hotels to be found in Nigeria nowadays. We can find budget to mid range hotels and there are many splurge hotels and resorts all over the country. Some of the best hotels in the country are the Nordic hotel with hotels in Abuja and Lagos. We’re also big fans of the Fraser Suites in Abuja and the LilyGate Hotel in Lagos. Generally the Radisson Hotels are ok and good value for your money, but don’t expect the same service as in Europe.

Food in Nigeria

Nigerian cuisine consists of dishes or foods from the hundreds of ethnic groups that make up Nigeria. Like other West African cuisines, it uses spices and herbs with palm or peanut oil to create deep-flavored sauces and soups.

Nigerian feasts are colorful and lavish, while aromatic markets and roadside snacks cooked on barbecues or fried in oil are plentiful and varied. Bushmeat is also consumed in Nigeria. The brush-tailed porcupine and reed rats are the most popular bushmeat species in Nigeria. Nigerian cuisine like many West African cuisines is known for being spicy. Famous dishes are jollof rice, pate, banga rice, gbegiri, ekuru, sua, and asun. Definitely try kilishi, which is similar to beef jerky. 

Transport in Nigeria

For maximum security a private car with a driver is the most advised to get around in Nigeria. The roads in Nigeria are often poor and not well maintained, but many can be crossed. It’s best to do this with the help of a driver. You can hire a personal car with driver, a taxi or you can go on a motorbike (okada), although this is not for the faint-hearted. Although dangerous, the mototaxi can get you quite fast to your destination.  In big cities you can use uber and bolt.

Throughout the whole country there are tons of buses and taxis. If you share a taxi or embark on a bus when traveling to another city, the bus or taxi often waits until the vehicle is full, which can sometimes take some time. So, keep this in mind when traveling and make your itinerary.

We really discourage you to drive yourself as traffic is hectic and roads are often full with road blocks. If you’re a foreigner, this will also attract problems from local gangs and authorities. Always use a trusted driver who knows the area.

It is also possible to travel the country by train. There are daily connections between the big cities and once a week there is a train running from Lagos to Kano.

There are several domestic airlines with Arik and Aero contractors being some of the most user-friendly ones to use and book. Below is a list of airports in Nigeria:

Abuja: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport 
Enugu: Ibiam International Airport 
Ilorin International Airport 
Kaduna International Airport 
Canoe: Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport 
Lagos: Murtala Muhammed International Airport 
Port Harcourt International Airport 
Sokoto: Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport 

Asaba International Airport
Bauchi: Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Airport 
Benin Airport 
Calabar Cross River: Margaret Ekpo International Airport 
Ibadan Airport 
Jos Plateau: Yakubu Gowon Airport
Maiduguri Borno: Maiduguri International Airport
Owerri Imo: Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport 
Akwa Ibom Airport 
Yola Adamawa: Yola Airport

Akure Airport 
Gombe Lawanti International Airport 
Birnin Kebbi International Airport
Dutse International Airport
Jalingo: Jalingo Airport (Danbaba Danfulani Suntai Airport)
Katsina Airport 
Makurdi Benue: Makurdi Airport 
Minna Niger: Minna Airport 
Warri Delta: Warri Airport (Osubi Airstrip) 
Yenagoa Bayelsa:  Bayelsa International Airport
Zaria Kaduna: Zaria Airport