Is Nigeria Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Nigeria
Safety rating
Women living in Nigeria consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.8 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Nigeria consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 29.3% percentage of women in Nigeria have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 8 experiences
Safety rating: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.4/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 2.5/5 | Unsafe |
Crime rate: | 2.1/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Nigeria?
Chioma
Lagos
It depends on your location tbh. If you’re coming to lagos, just make sure you’re with a local and you’ll be okay. I stay on the island and I never use public transport so I’ve not had any issues so far.
Posted: May 18, 2025
Gennesaret
Lagos Island
The area of Lagos island where I live is called Chevron , precisely Alpha Beach Road and it is safe. The Chevron oil company is located in my neighborhood and has frequent visits from expatriates who have not had any security concerns so far.
Posted: April 7, 2025Lagos State
Lagos is generally an unsafe place. From the presence of thugs to the corruption of the police. Lagos is a misogynistic state and it shows in how harassment is treated and taken as the norm. There are definitely safe parts of Lagos. Those are the parts I would recommend to tourists
Posted: January 25, 2025Lagos Island
I just moved to Lagos, I wouldn’t recommend a female friend moving around alone at night. And always have some money on your pocket since here even the police stops you to ask for some money, so just to avoid the headache is better to have change to give away if needed.
Posted: November 10, 2024
Omotoke
Abeokuta
Abeokuta is home to the prestigious Olump rock, Adire fabrics and an immersive cultural experience. If you've heard any Fela songs, this is where he is from. Abeokuta is overall peaceful, safe for female solo travellers, friendly and accommodating. You will love it there.
Posted: August 5, 2024
Ijeoma
Nigeria
I cannot provide a definitive answer to how safe Nigeria is. Safety is a complex issue that varies greatly depending on location, time of day, and individual circumstances, but generally it's Moderately safe in urban areas but quite unsafe in rural areas.
Posted: June 12, 2024Is Nigeria worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 3 experiences from female travelers
Ghee
Nigeria
Lagos, Solo travel
My experience in Lagos was fun, adventurous, though the traffic there is hell but I still enjoyed my stay there. Good food, nice people, nice and busy place to visit. It's somewhere you just need to visit and you will live your experience with the right people or person
Posted: August 21, 2024Nigeria, Solo travel
Going to Nigeria by road is not advisable. It is better to go by air than by road. there are checkpoints that charge money that should not be charged from Togo through Benin to Nigeria. It is stressful.
Posted: July 24, 2024Safety in Nigeria
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