Nigeria
country · Nigeria
Overview
Nigeria is a country in Africa, with its capital at Abuja.
Key facts
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Currency | NGN |
About the country
Nigeria lies in Africa.
Its capital is Abuja.
Practical information
You will pay in NGN (Naira).
The main language spoken is English.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Nigeria. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Nigeria
Bigger destinations to explore in Nigeria include Port Harcourt, Abuja, Benin City, Kano, Enugu, Ibadan, Calabar, Owerri, Yenagoa and Uyo. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Nigeria, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Nigeria
Hotels are booked on Booking.com (a third party, off this page). You book and pay them directly — Head Your Way is not the seller.
Getting around Nigeria
Before booking: The US State Department and the Government of Canada currently advise against non-essential travel to Nigeria. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.