Top expat cities

Nigeria

Ibadan

#4 Top 5 cities

Ibadan is a lower-cost large metro with university and regional importance, but with less international infrastructure than Lagos or Abuja.

Country overview

Population

3 649 000

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C až 34°C

Night: 21°C až 24°C

Climate

Hot inland tropical climate with rainy and dry seasons.

Distance to the sea

110 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

5/10

Ibadan: Armed robbery, kidnapping, violent crime, demonstrations, and hazardous road travel require sustained caution and local security awareness.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

Ibadan: Flash and urban flooding, heavy seasonal rain, drainage failures, and extreme heat create substantial recurring hazards.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 3/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Students
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇮🇳Indians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good transport links
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities
  • −Noise