InterNations – The Place for Nigerians Living in France

Want to connect with the expat community of Nigerians in France? 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 salty marshland of the Camargue with?

InterNations France offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in France 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 France is going very strong, with members having roots all across Nigeria - from Lagos, over Kano to Abuja.

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Ruben Barbosa

Ruben Barbosa

After work I enjoy meeting other Brazlian expats offline. We go for a beer together and it feels like home. Thanks InterNations.

Verona Torres

Verona Torres

The idea to connext expatriates in Strasbourg fits perfectly to the city. Both are truly international.

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 France

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

Beautiful Breakfast and Lazy Stroll
Beautiful Breakfast and Lazy Stroll
Join Stephanie for a brunch breakfast at the (...) Protected content (...) at 10.30 for coffee, orange juice and croissants followed by a lazy stroll to the Saint Aubin Market.
Join Stephanie for a brunch breakfast at the (...) Protected content (...) at 10.30 for coffee, orange juice and croissants followed by a lazy stroll to the Saint Aubin Market.
Paris Catacombs: the Invisible City Beneath Paris
Paris Catacombs: the Invisible City Beneath Paris
* Date Changed from April 18 to 19. If you are going, please buy your ticket for 10:45 a.m. or it will sell out like before. Come join us at the Paris Catacombs, an eerie subterranean world of tunnels, caverns and mass graves hidden beneath the city. Visiting Information: - Location: The entrance
* Date Changed from April 18 to 19. If you are going, please buy your ticket for 10:45 a.m. or it will sell out like before. Come join us at the Paris Catacombs, an eerie subterranean world of tunnels, caverns and mass graves hidden beneath the city. Visiting Information: - Location: The entrance
Walking Tour: Rive Gauche
Walking Tour: Rive Gauche
New concept: 2 Sundays and 1 neighborhood to choose based on your availability! An immersive walk in the heart of the Left Bank, designed as a smooth and aesthetic experience through some of Paris’s most iconic spots. Between legendary cafés, iconic gardens, and history-filled monuments, this itine
New concept: 2 Sundays and 1 neighborhood to choose based on your availability! An immersive walk in the heart of the Left Bank, designed as a smooth and aesthetic experience through some of Paris’s most iconic spots. Between legendary cafés, iconic gardens, and history-filled monuments, this itine
Otaku Festival
Otaku Festival
Discover a unique cultural bridge between France and Japan at the Grenoble–Otaru Festival. This special gathering celebrates the longstanding friendship between the two cities through a refined mix of traditions, artistic expressions, and shared heritage. Expect a curated program highlighting Japan
Discover a unique cultural bridge between France and Japan at the Grenoble–Otaru Festival. This special gathering celebrates the longstanding friendship between the two cities through a refined mix of traditions, artistic expressions, and shared heritage. Expect a curated program highlighting Japan

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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.

Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
Joie de Vivre Group
Joie de Vivre Group
Travel Addicts Group
Travel Addicts Group
Afterwork Group
Afterwork Group

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Tips and Advice on France from Your Fellow Nigerian Expats

Obviously, expat life in France 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 French mentality and way of life. Nigerians in France are a part of our community, calling cities such as Lyon, Nice, Paris, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Nigerians in Paris, 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 French InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Nigeria.
  • On the France 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 Paris, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for France has information on the nearest Nigerian embassy and many other institutions.

From the salty marshland of the Camargue to the Loire Valley, also known as the "Garden of France", you can meet supportive and friendly Nigerian expats in France on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Nigerians in France

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in France. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some French foie gras, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Paris’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover France? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see Brittany's rocky Atlantic coastline 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 France!

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