- Jaromir Novy
There's only a small expat circle here in Cotonou, but this gave me the chance to say hello to everyone on InterNations!
InterNations – Bringing Together Nigerians Living in Benin
Interested in meeting fellow Nigerians in Benin? Are you looking for trustworthy advice and tips on expat life from your Nigerian countrymen? Or would you like to discover landmarks such as the baobab-dotted savannas with other Nigerian expatriates?
No matter if you already are an expat in Benin or still finishing your preparations for your relocation back home in Nigeria, InterNations Benin offers everything you are looking for: our trusted network is the most popular international platform for expats and global minds from all over the world. Of course, we also have a number of Nigerian expats in Benin among our members, coming from various regions all over Nigeria - from Kano, over Abuja to Lagos.
Meet other Nigerians at our events in Benin
Attend our monthly events and activities for Nigerians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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Meet other Nigerians in Benin
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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.
Find other Nigerians to share your hobbies with
Get Tips and Info on Life in Benin from Nigerian Expats
Being an expat in Benin means much more than packing your belongings and taking care of paperwork. Keeping in touch with your Nigerian compatriots is a big part of the expat experience and can help you understand the Beninese people and their culture better. With InterNations, meeting other Nigerians in Benin is a breeze, no matter if you are in Malanville, Porto-Novo, Cotonou or any other expat magnet across the country. Just take our network of Nigerians in Porto-Novo, for example.
If you are in the mood to speak your mother tongue again, to learn about the best spots to shop for Nigerian food, or to discuss your favorite sports team’s latest match, join the Nigerian InterNations Community:
- In our huge expat network, you can easily find like-minded expatriates from Nigeria.
- Our Benin Expat Forums are a great place to share experiences and advice – for example how to find a nanny speaking your language or where to get jolof rice in Porto-Novo...
- The InterNations Places database for Benin helps you find institutions like the nearest Nigerian embassy.
From the baobab-dotted savannas to the northern "Reserve du W du Niger", we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Nigerian expats in Benin.
Meet Fellow Nigerians in Benin at Our Many Expat Activities
Participating in our regular expat events and activities in Benin is another wonderful advantage of your membership. Our events cater to virtually all interests, ranging from a nice dinner with your fellow expats to enjoy some famous kuli-kuli, Benin’s national dish, to large expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in some of Porto-Novo’s most exclusive locations. Looking for a weekend getaway? Simply join one of our expat excursions with a group of fellow Nigerians in Porto-Novo and discover the Afro-Brazilian Museé da Silva in the capital, the Royal Palaces at Abomey, and other impressive landmarks across Benin.
Our events and activities are a great way of meeting fellow expats from Nigeria and all around the globe in a casual atmosphere. Does this sound interesting to you? Then sign up for membership and you’ll hear a heartfelt Ẹ n lẹ, hello, ilo la, lafia lau, from our Nigerians living in Benin!
- Jaromir Novy
There's only a small expat circle here in Cotonou, but this gave me the chance to say hello to everyone on InterNations!
- Jessica Johnson-Hanevolt
Before I came here as an expat, I only knew Benin as home of actor Djimon Honsou. But now Cotonou & InterNations is my home too.
