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    InterNations is the ideal networking site for me. I use it for private as well as for business contacts here in St.Petersburg. Great!

InterNations – Bringing Together Nigerians Living in Russia

Interested in meeting fellow Nigerians in Russia? Are you looking for trustworthy advice and tips on expat life from your Nigerian countrymen? Or would you like to discover landmarks such as the "Third Rome" with other Nigerian expatriates?

No matter if you already are an expat in Russia or still finishing your preparations for your relocation back home in Nigeria, InterNations Russia offers everything you are looking for: our trusted network is the most popular international platform for expats and global minds from all over the world. Of course, we also have a number of Nigerian expats in Russia among our members, coming from various regions all over Nigeria - from Kano, over Abuja to Lagos.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Meet other Nigerians at our events in Russia

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

Jun 17, 2025, 6:00 PM
1 attendee
Dear English Club participants! The next meetings will take place in the same place and again with Russian Club together (but by different tables - check the table signs)! Whichever dish you choose
Jun 17, 2025, 6:00 PM
1 attendee
Dear InterNations members! Welcome to the Russian Club! We decided that we can combine two of our Clubs together! Let's meet Russian and English Clubs together but at the different tables so we could
Jun 19, 2025, 5:00 PM
1 attendee
Welcome to the mini-networking at the company office in the very center of the city (in Russian). On the program: - AUNITE GROUP Privilege Club, the idea and mission of the company - How we can be u
🤵‍♂️ 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙬 🥂🌐 Every Friday we bring together 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 in an elegant, cosmopolitan space in the he

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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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    From Nigeria, living in Moscow
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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 Nigerians to share your hobbies with

Get Tips and Info on Life in Russia from Nigerian Expats

Being an expat in Russia 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 Russian people and their culture better. With InterNations, meeting other Nigerians in Russia is a breeze, no matter if you are in Yekaterinburg, Moscow, Saint Petersburg or any other expat magnet across the country. Just take our network of Nigerians in Moscow, 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 Russia 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 Moscow...
  • The InterNations Places database for Russia helps you find institutions like the nearest Nigerian embassy.

From the "Third Rome" to the "Venice in the north", we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Nigerian expats in Russia.

Meet Fellow Nigerians in Russia at Our Many Expat Activities

Participating in our regular expat events and activities in Russia 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 borscht, Russia’s national dish, to large expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in some of Moscow’s most exclusive locations. Looking for a weekend getaway? Simply join one of our expat excursions with a group of fellow Nigerians in Moscow and discover the Virgin Komi Forests of the Urals, Lake Baikal, and other impressive landmarks across Russia.

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 Russia!