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  • Get information in our Nigeria guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Nigeria

  • Paul Zimmerer

    InterNations is a fantastic community for expats and a must for anyone preparing to move abroad. I recommend it to all my fellow Germans overseas.

InterNations – Connecting Irish living in Nigeria

Are you looking for fellow Irish in Nigeria? Do you need advice and tips from your Irish countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Irish expats to discover attractions like the Niger Delta together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Nigeria or still residing at home in Ireland to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Nigeria provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Irish expats in Nigeria, hailing from all across Ireland - from Limerick, over Cork to Dublin.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

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Meet other Irish at our events in Nigeria

Attend our monthly events and activities for Irish expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Dec 6, 2024, 6:00 PM
31 attendees
The year is coming to an end, InterNations expats come let’s enjoy the season of thanksgiving together… Put on your dancing shoes, dress to shake up and forget your problems. It is certainly going to
Join us for another fun night this November. Let’s kick off the weekend with a toast to friendships, memories, and community we’ve built over the years. This time, we will discover a new soiree scene
Celebrate 17 Years of InterNations!!! Join us in marking this remarkable milestone as we celebrate 17 years of connecting global minds and enriching social experiences around the world. It’s a time t
Sep 20, 2024, 7:00 PM
36 attendees
It is that time of the year we come together to celebrate the anniversary of our great InterNations…. Come let’s dance and toast to a beautiful 17th anniversary. 17 beautiful years of bonding togethe

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    From Ireland, living in Abuja
  • Community Member
    From Ireland, living in Abuja
  • Community Member
    From Ireland, living in Abuja
  • Community Member
    From Ireland, living in Abuja
  • Community Member
    From Ireland, living in Abuja

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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 Irish to share your hobbies with

Receive Information and Tips about Nigeria from Irish Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Nigeria is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Irish compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Nigerian culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Irish in Nigeria, living in Abuja, Kano, Lagos and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofIrish in Lagos orIrish in Abuja.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Irish food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Irish InterNations Community:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Ireland in Nigeria.
  • Receive and share advice in our Nigeria Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for Irish stew in Abuja...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for Nigeria to find institutions like the nearest Irish embassy and many others.

From the Niger Delta to the incredibly biodiverse areas surrounding Calabar, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Irish expats in Nigeria.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Irish in Nigeria

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Nigeria. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Nigerian jolof rice, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Abuja's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, dedicated to the river goddess Oshun, the dye pits of Kano, and other impressive landmarks across Nigeria.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Ireland and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Dia duit from our Irish living in Nigeria!