Nigeria (NG)
Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation and its largest economy — a vibrant, dynamic, and entrepreneurial country of over 220 million people spanning 36 states and 250+ ethnic groups.
Digital Services
Digital ID, e-government and essential apps in Nigeria.
NIN (National Identification Number)
Nigeria's core identity number used for SIM registration, banking BVN linkage and many government services. Foreign residents may access NIN enrolment through NIMC where eligible, but most expat services use passport and employer documentation instead.
How to get it: Visit a NIMC enrolment centre where eligible. Foreign nationals generally use passport, STR visa, work permit and CERPAC as identity for day-to-day services.
E-Government Portal
https://www.services.gov.ngGovernment portals can be slow and payment reference numbers must be saved immediately. Many services still require in-person follow-up at Lagos, Abuja or state offices. Use only official URLs to avoid phishing sites.
Essential Apps
ExpatCheapRent
FreeExpat-focused cheap rental finder at expatcheaprent.com — compares listings across major rental portals to help newcomers find affordable apartments.
PropertyPro.ng
FreeNigeria's leading real estate search platform — active listings of apartments, houses and commercial properties for sale, rent and short-let across Lagos, Abuja and other cities.
Default messenger for landlords, drivers, schools, offices and community groups across Nigeria.
Uber
FreeRide-hailing available in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and other major cities — confirm plate and driver before boarding.
Bolt
FreeRide-hailing widely used in Lagos and other cities, often with more drivers available than Uber in certain areas.
Cowry
FreeLagos Bus Rapid Transit and BRT payment app — tap-and-go for Lagos public buses on the BRT corridor.
Kuda Bank / OPay
FreeKuda is a fee-free Nigerian neobank; OPay is a mobile financial super-app — both are widely used for transfers, bill payments and everyday banking by residents.
NIS e-Visa portal
PaidNigeria Immigration Service portal for e-Visa applications, CERPAC registration and travel permissions — use only the official NIS website.
Chowdeck
FreeNigerian food delivery platform now in 11 cities with Shoprite grocery delivery partnership — profitable and rapidly expanding as of 2026.
Jiji.ng
FreeNigeria's largest online classifieds for electronics, vehicles, furniture and second-hand goods.
FIRS TaxPro Max
FreeFederal Inland Revenue Service integrated tax administration system for company income tax, withholding tax, VAT filing and TIN registration.
VTpass
FreeAirtime top-up, electricity prepaid meter token purchase, cable TV and data bundle payments — essential for managing utilities digitally.
Google Maps
FreeUseful in Lagos and Abuja for navigation and traffic; supplement with local knowledge for estates, new roads and flood-affected routes.
Cyber fraud, SIM-swap attacks, fake payment screenshots and phishing sites are common in Nigeria. Use a dedicated banking email address, enable 2FA on all financial accounts and verify URLs manually. Release goods or services only after confirmed bank credit.