Nigeria (NG)

In Lagos and Abuja, prefer app-based ride-hailing over unmarked street taxis for safety and price transparency. Traditional taxis: in Abuja, green-and-white licensed cabs charge from ₦500 base plus distance. Lagos street taxis are less standardised — always negotiate before boarding. Airport taxis at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) charge ₦5,000–₦15,000 to central Lagos depending on destination and traffic. Keke napep (tricycles) are cheap for short hops (₦100–₦400) but prohibited on major Lagos roads. Avoid unmarked vehicles at airports — use the official taxi rank or ride-hailing apps.

Uber, Bolt, and inDrive operate in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and other major cities. Bolt frequently offers lower fares than Uber in Lagos. inDrive allows fare negotiation — useful for avoiding surge pricing. Share your trip details with someone you trust before boarding. Cash and in-app card payment both available. Driver cancellations and surge pricing (especially during rain, rush hours, and public holidays) are common. Lagos traffic — particularly on Third Mainland Bridge and Lagos Island routes — can make ride times 2–3× the map estimate during peak hours.

Commuter cycling infrastructure is almost non-existent in Nigerian cities. Heavy traffic, poor road surfaces, heat, and lack of segregated lanes make cycling impractical and unsafe as a daily commute in Lagos or Abuja. Cycling is recreational only and confined to parks and waterfront paths (e.g. Lekki Conservation Centre area). No formal bike-sharing scheme operates at scale.

Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) operates three active intercity services: Lagos–Ibadan Train Service (LITS, ~1.5 hrs); Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS, ~2 hrs); and Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS). Online booking at nrc.gov.ng. Services are air-conditioned and reasonably priced but prone to schedule disruptions and security incidents — check NRC announcements before travel. For most intercity routes not served by rail (Abuja–Lagos, Abuja–Port Harcourt, Lagos–Enugu), GIG Mobility (gigmobility.com) coaches are the premium option; alternatively, domestic flights via Air Peace or Ibom Air are often faster and similarly priced for longer distances.

Drives on the right. Speed limits: 50 km/h in built-up areas, 100 km/h on highways. Many expats hire vetted local drivers rather than self-driving, especially in Lagos — traffic behaviour, police checkpoints (routine document checks), road quality, and security vary sharply. Lagos traffic is some of the worst in the world — Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos Island, and Eko Bridge routes routinely see 2–3 hour commutes during peak hours (6:30–9:30am and 4:30–8pm). Google Maps and Apple Maps work in cities but confirm route safety in real-time via local contacts for unfamiliar areas. Fuel (petrol/PMS) prices are variable following subsidy changes — check current pump prices before budgeting.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos: Nigeria's busiest airport; serves international routes to Europe, North America, Middle East, and other African hubs. Terminal 1 (international) and terminal 2 (domestic). Taxis to central Lagos (Victoria Island, Lekki): ₦5,000–₦15,000; Uber/Bolt from arrivals area. No rail connection to city. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja: served by Abuja Light Rail Airport Line for city connections (~₦100 to central Abuja). International routes and strong domestic connections. Other major domestic airports: Port Harcourt (PHC), Kano (KAN), Enugu (ENU), Uyo (QUO). Air Peace and Ibom Air dominate domestic routes.