InterNations – The Place for Nigerians Living in Belgium

Want to connect with the expat community of Nigerians in Belgium? Looking for Nigerian compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Nigerian expats to go on an excursion to theu0020Frenchu002Dinfluencedu0020provincesu0020ofu0020theu0020Walloonu0020Region with?

InterNations Belgium offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Belgium or are still in Nigeria planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Nigerian expats in Belgium is going very strong, with members having roots all across Nigeria - from Lagos, over Kano to Abuja.

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Kelly Powell

Kelly Powell

I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.

Maria Lombardi

Maria Lombardi

You can really get lost in the "capital of Europe" - InterNations helped me to get settled and to make a lot of expat friends.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Nigerians at our events in Belgium

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

Mid of the Week Dinner. Thai or Middle Eastern
Mid of the Week Dinner. Thai or Middle Eastern
Dear friends, let's indulge some time together eating delicious food from the east. I am waiting for the confirmation from the restaurants, once I have it I will update the event accordingly.
Dear friends, let's indulge some time together eating delicious food from the east. I am waiting for the confirmation from the restaurants, once I have it I will update the event accordingly.
How to Be Impactful without Burning Out?! Followed by a Concert
In a community like ours, many of us are driven by purpose: we want to contribute, create, help, lead, connect — and make meaningful change. But as expats, with work, projects, relationships and constant adaptation, it can become hard to judge what’s sustainable. You keep saying “yes”, you push thro
In a community like ours, many of us are driven by purpose: we want to contribute, create, help, lead, connect — and make meaningful change. But as expats, with work, projects, relationships and constant adaptation, it can become hard to judge what’s sustainable. You keep saying “yes”, you push thro
InterNations Antwerp Friday Night Party @ Vertigo
InterNations Antwerp Friday Night Party @ Vertigo
For a great Friday night to celebrate we are very pleased to invite you again to a great venue for InterNations; Vertigo Cocktail bar and nightclub. Vertigo is located at the historical caves of what used to be the Pelgrim café. A truly unique location! We will start at 19:00 for some socializing
For a great Friday night to celebrate we are very pleased to invite you again to a great venue for InterNations; Vertigo Cocktail bar and nightclub. Vertigo is located at the historical caves of what used to be the Pelgrim café. A truly unique location! We will start at 19:00 for some socializing
InterNations Leuven February Tropical Night @STUK
InterNations Leuven February Tropical Night @STUK
Internations Leuven invites you Saturday 7 February to a Tropical Night meetup at STUKcafé, located in the heart of Leuven. We will meet from 8:00 to 11:00 PM at this well-known cultural venue to enjoy a relaxed tropical atmosphere with Latin music and an international crowd. The event takes place
Internations Leuven invites you Saturday 7 February to a Tropical Night meetup at STUKcafé, located in the heart of Leuven. We will meet from 8:00 to 11:00 PM at this well-known cultural venue to enjoy a relaxed tropical atmosphere with Latin music and an international crowd. The event takes place

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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.

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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.

Explorers Group
Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
La Dolce Vita Group
La Dolce Vita Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group

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Tips and Advice on Belgium from Your Fellow Nigerian Expats

Obviously, expat life in Belgium goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Nigerians is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Belgian mentality and way of life. Nigerians in Belgium are a part of our community, calling cities such as Antwerp, Leuven, Brussels, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Nigerians in Brussels, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Nigerian delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Belgian InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Nigeria.
  • On the Belgium Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get jolof rice in Brussels, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Belgium has information on the nearest Nigerian embassy and many other institutions.

From the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region to the Flemish North, you can meet supportive and friendly Nigerian expats in Belgium on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Nigerians in Belgium

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Belgium. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Belgian pommes frites, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Brussels’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Belgium? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see Ghent's canals and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Nigeria and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Ẹ n lẹ, hello, ilo la, lafia lau, from our Nigerians living in Belgium!

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