Is Nigeria safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Nigeria for female travelers?
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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, 2024Nigeria, Solo travel
I went alone, met wonderful people, ate amazing food, and had a lot of fun. I was only in Lagos and its surroundings, but I loved it. People were so kind and always wanted to help. I felt safe, but I didn't wander in the middle of the night alone.
Posted: December 25, 2023
Angela
Nigeria
Anambra East, Solo travel
I traveled to the Eastern part of Nigeria in Anambra. It’s so serene, the indigenes are so welcoming and friendly. I will definitely travel there again
Posted: April 19, 2023How safe is Nigeria for women?
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Based on 9 local experiences
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Based on 9 local experiences
Lagos State
Lagos is weird. It’s not the safest place. You can feel unsafe in your uber and in the presence of police. It’s not the best. I’ve lived here my whole life so I’ve learnt to live with it and act like things are normal but they are not.
Posted: September 21, 2025
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, 2024Safety in Nigeria
