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 the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region 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.

Middle Eastern Cuisine for Easter. Contact Me to Join.
The guest list is closed. Contact me if you want to join. This is one from the best middle eastern restaurant you can possibly find in town! It serves meat, but vegan options are available such as moussaka, taboulé, falafel and more. Please confirm your attendance in Sunday the 29th by writing o
The guest list is closed. Contact me if you want to join. This is one from the best middle eastern restaurant you can possibly find in town! It serves meat, but vegan options are available such as moussaka, taboulé, falafel and more. Please confirm your attendance in Sunday the 29th by writing o
International Parents Chat
International Parents Chat
Are you an expat and parent(s) in Leuven? Would you like to meet other international parents with babies/toddlers and talk about parenthood and other child-related topics? We meet at cozy places where the children (up to 4 years old) can discover new toys, learn to play and babble with new playmates
Are you an expat and parent(s) in Leuven? Would you like to meet other international parents with babies/toddlers and talk about parenthood and other child-related topics? We meet at cozy places where the children (up to 4 years old) can discover new toys, learn to play and babble with new playmates
Easter Festivity and Music in Leuven
Easter Festivity and Music in Leuven
Let's get in the Easter mood and enjoy the music and dance festival in Leuven, during the weekend of Easter. Folk art groups from Croatia, Italy, Spain, Hungary and Belgium and present their best music and traditional costumes. There are music performances in the streets of Leuven. (...) Protected
Let's get in the Easter mood and enjoy the music and dance festival in Leuven, during the weekend of Easter. Folk art groups from Croatia, Italy, Spain, Hungary and Belgium and present their best music and traditional costumes. There are music performances in the streets of Leuven. (...) Protected
InterNations Brussels Official Networking Event
InterNations Brussels Official Networking Event
Join us with good 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐞s in a 𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞💖 This event is networking only If you come for the first time, don't hesitate to come talk to us or ask our assistant to call any of us so we can introduce you to our members for a good start. If for any personal reasons, you don't want t
Join us with good 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐞s in a 𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞💖 This event is networking only If you come for the first time, don't hesitate to come talk to us or ask our assistant to call any of us so we can introduce you to our members for a good start. If for any personal reasons, you don't want t

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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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