Looking for Nigerian Expats in Benin?

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.

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!