Moving to Nigeria with your family

43493POSTS

10 years ago

Hello everybody,

When settling abroad with your spouse and children, the expatriation process requires an extensive preparation.

What are the considerations to take into account when moving to Nigeria with your family? What challenges have you faced? How did your children adapt to their new environment?

What is your recipe for a successful family expatriation in Nigeria?

Thank you in advance for sharing your experience,

Bhavna

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malendy Member

3POSTS

10 years ago

The only major bad experience we had in Nigeria is the mentality of other expats in Nigeria. Many of them feel so superior especially when dealing with the locals. They really made us feel uneasy with their attitude. Then we left the exclusive expat community and started associating with the locals and everything was fine. But it's still important to be extremely careful when choosing those we associate with.

lfakpor Member

22POSTS

10 years ago

Things to consider before relocating聽 to聽 Nigeria:

1.Know the current money exchange聽
2.Know the basic laws of Nigeria (it will benefit you dearly)
3. Get a trusted and reliable reference from other expats who have worked with the Local people around your area聽 to get a decent house/apartment , car, etc..
4. Do some research on the basic customs of the people around you
5.Research your schools and contact them for more information聽 on the curriculum聽 and credibility .
6. Have patience聽 because聽 things are a bit slower with paper work and getting basic things done
7. Know how much items cost when going to the local market ( they will try to charge extra for聽 things)
8. Have a good attitude聽 in general and try to understand聽 where聽 the locals are聽 coming from because聽 somethings it may not make sense聽 to you.
9. Look into activities聽 for the聽 family. They have聽 so many things to do here聽 plus have expats clubs to join, etc..
10. Lastly ,聽 remember聽 to be respectful of the local people ,聽 you are a visitor聽 in their country .

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