
Africa's largest economy and most populous country. Lagos is the continent's cultural capital with incredible music and food scenes.
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥230,000 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Visa required for most nationalities.
English is official. Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo widely spoken. Over 500 languages.
Domestic flights. Lagos traffic is extreme. Uber/Bolt available. Buses for intercity.
Cash and mobile money (OPay). Cards at hotels. Nigerian Naira.
Tropical climate. Avoid northern regions (security concerns). Lagos is safe in tourist areas. Jollof rice is a point of national pride.
* Approximate. Actual exchange includes fees.
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