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  • Meet Nigerians in Istanbul

  • Get information in our Istanbul guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Istanbul

  • Sven Baudach

    My business partners, also mainly expats, and me, we always use the wonderful InterNations Events as an informal get-togethers.

InterNations - The Place for Nigerians in Istanbul

Ẹ n lẹ, hello, ilo la, lafia lau, to all Nigerians in Istanbul! Searching for other Nigerians in Istanbul? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips from fellow Nigerians for example, where in Istanbul can I find a Nigerian restaurant? Or where in Istanbul can I find some jolof rice?

Join InterNations today and become a member of our Istanbul community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of Nigerian expats, coming from all corners of Nigeria, from Abuja, Kano, Lagos, and many more.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Istanbul

91,170
members in Istanbul
1,718
Nigerian members
95
monthly events
84
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Nigerians at our events in Istanbul

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Nigerians in Istanbul.

Apr 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
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We are delighted to announce that throughout 2025 our friends at the Swissotel Bosphorusare welcoming us again for our friendly drink get-togethers. Now, Istanbul has its own (...) Protected content
New to Istanbul? New to InterNations? Come join us to mingle and meet other expat newbies! Our Newcomers' Events are smaller, lovely get-togethers, especially for members who are new to our Istanbul
You're invited to our Friday Night Open Air Party at Club 360 in Beyoğlu The party will take place on the terrace with some great club music. Date: Friday, May 2nd, 2025, from 19:00 to 2:00 AM Each
We invite you to join us for the revival of our expat-only events at Le Bar in The Shangri La Bosphorus Hotel on Monday 5th of May from 18:30 Let us spend a pleasant evening networking in this eleg

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Why Nigerian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Nigerian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

  • Community Member
    From Nigeria, living in Istanbul
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    From Nigeria, living in Istanbul
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    From Nigeria, living in Istanbul
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    From Nigeria, living in Istanbul
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    From Nigeria, living in Istanbul

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other Nigerians to share your hobbies with

Nigerian Expats in Istanbul Exchange Tips and Advice

InterNations is the perfect place for Nigerian expats in Istanbul to find the help and resources they have been looking for. The "Queen Of Cities" will soon become your new home with our InterNations community - we help you to take full advantage of your new life here!

  • Get to know Istanbul’s Nigerian expats.
  • Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow Nigerians in Istanbul.
  • Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Istanbul.

Mingle with Fellow Nigerians in Istanbul at Our Events and Activities

Our Istanbul community is also very active offline. Our members get to enjoy a range of events and activities on monthly and weekly basis, e.g. a great dinner at Istanbul’s fanciest restaurant organized by our InterNations Ambassadors, or a weekend trip to explore Turkey’s unique vibe. These events and activities are a perfect and casual way to get in touch with fellow Nigerian expats in your city and Nigerians in Turkey. Interested? Simply sign up for membership and join the ranks of our Nigerians living in Istanbul.

  • Sven Baudach

    My business partners, also mainly expats, and me, we always use the wonderful InterNations Events as an informal get-togethers.

  • Maggy Roswick

    With all the great information and contacts provided by InterNations, it was no big deal to get settled in Istanbul.

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