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Nigeria

The Giant of Africa: Lagos, the raw energy of Nollywood and Afrobeats.

Capital
Abuja (Lagos = largest city)
Currency
Nigerian Naira (NGN) — ~1 USD ≈ 1,400 NGN
Flight from Cotonou
From Cotonou (varies)
Time difference
GMT+1 (same time as Cameroon)

Nigeria is among the destinations a Beninese passport reaches without a visa. The Giant of Africa: Lagos, the raw energy of Nollywood and Afrobeats. Here: visa, real budget, best seasons and what to do — departing from Benin.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Visa-free
Allowed stay
up to 90 days (ECOWAS)
Cost
Free
Processing
Immediate on arrival

How to apply

ECOWAS free movement: a valid Beninese ID card or a valid passport is enough — no visa.

Required documents

  • Valid ECOWAS ID card or passport
  • Return ticket
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • •ECOWAS free movement (up to 90 days).
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
330 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
840 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

90 000 FCFA–312 000 FCFA

Flights from Cotonou (ASKY, Ethiopian, Air Côte d'Ivoire, Royal Air Maroc…), depending on the destination.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨198 000 FCFA
🍽️105 000 FCFA
🚕57 000 FCFA
🎟️90 000 FCFA
Hostel
6 600 FCFA–16 800 FCFA
Mid-range
27 000 FCFA–54 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
90 000 FCFA–186 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
420 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Nike Art Gallery (Lekki)

Four floors and over 7,000 works of Nigerian art — free entry, a must-see.

2

Lekki Conservation Centre

Urban nature reserve and Africa's longest canopy walkway (401 m).

3

Lagos beaches

Tarkwa Bay (boat access), Elegushi and Landmark Beach for the seaside vibe.

4

Freedom Park (Lagos Island)

Former colonial site turned cultural hub: concerts, exhibitions, old Lagos meets new Lagos.

5

Nightlife & Afrobeats

Victoria Island and Lekki: clubs, live music, the global birthplace of Afrobeats.

6

Abuja getaway

The planned capital: Aso Rock, the National Mosque and Cathedral, calmer than Lagos.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrive in Lagos, settle in Victoria Island/Lekki, first food outing.

  2. D2

    Nike Art Gallery then Lekki Conservation Centre and its canopy walkway.

  3. D3

    Beach day at Tarkwa Bay (by boat) or Landmark Beach.

  4. D4

    Lagos Island: Freedom Park, national museum, markets.

  5. D5

    Shopping, local fashion, and an Afrobeats night in Lekki.

  6. D6

    Fly to Abuja: Aso Rock, National Mosque, Cathedral.

  7. D7

    Last shopping, relaxing and return flight.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Nigéria

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: en.wikipedia.org

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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