Nigeria

[Vartan007]

Taking a break from Madagascar due to its current rainy season. Decided to travel west Africa. Already visited The Gambia, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. Reports for all 3 countries are in their respective forums. Now for Nigeria.

For starters, the Nigerian tourist-visa process is unnecessarily complicated and expensive. The fee is $160, and I had to provide current bank statements, write a letter describing the purpose of my visit, and to sit for a one-on-one interview with the ambassador.

Note: If you are an American and are applying for a Nigerian visa while outside of the United States, do NOT pay for your visa online via the Nigerian High Commission (embassy) website. Instead, you should visit the High Commission in the country you're currently in and pay that High Commission directly. I made the mistake of paying online before learning that online payments are valid only when applying from within the United States at the Nigerian High Commission in Washington, DC. At the time I was actually in Sierra Leone, and the High Commission in Washington would not forward my $160 online payment to their Sierra Leone office. So I paid another $160 directly to the Sierra Leone office in person. A total of $320 for my tourist visa.

My plan for Nigeria was to explore its coast overland. I started in Lagos, then I visited Akwa Ibom State (Ibeno Beach), Port Harcourt, and Calabar near the Cameroon border.

My arriving flight from Sierra Leone to Lagos was delayed by 2 hours. Not a major issue. Delays happen. But the flight arrived after midnight. And after collecting my bags and clearing immigration, I exited the airport around 1 o'clock in the morning. My Uber arrived to take me to the hotel nearby. But just outside of the airport, our car was stopped by an armed police officer. That was the first Nigerian person (after my Uber driver) that I encountered in the streets of Lagos. The officer, holding a large rifle, demanded my passport and visa. He examined the document, then said my visa was not valid. Keep in mind, I had just cleared immigration a few minutes earlier with this passport and visa. But the officer insisted that my documents were invalid. He then stroked his rifle and demanded a bribe. I looked at my Uber driver, but he said nothing. It was late, and nobody else was around to help. Fortunately I had a 20,000 leones ($1 USD) bill in my pocket, so I gave it to the officer and he let us go. That was my welcome to Nigeria.

The city of Lagos has two parts: the mainland and the island. To be accurate, "the island" is actually composed of threeBanana Island, Lagos Island, and Victoria Islandbut most people are referring to Victoria Island. The mainland has the international airport, the central campus of the University of Lagos, and a popular neighborhood called Ikeja. I spent my first week living and exploring Ikeja. The community has plenty of bars, restaurants, and entertainment to keep you busy. Also a lot of pedestrians. I connected with many ladies just walking around Ikeja and saying hello.

From Ikeja, I moved onto Victoria Island where I spent a couple of weeks. I paid 50,000 Naira per night to stay at the Peerage Retreat and Resort. The room was clean, the service was great, and the location was convenient for ladies to visit. I had no problems bringing different girls to my room.

Victoria Island is a naturally-beautiful tropical community. However, I was surprised to see so much concrete everywhere. Concrete roads, buildings, and huge walls seemed to cover the island. And the beaches I visitedOniru beach, Landmark beach, and Eligushi beachwere all private and required payment to enter. In fact, it's not possible to see the sand or the ocean from the beachfront boulevard due to the concrete walls which separate the beach from the road.

The currency of Nigeria is the Naira. In my recent post on the Sierra Leone forum, I wrote that I had never before seen a currency worth less than the paper it's printed on. Well, Nigeria's currency is even more worthless than Sierra Leone's. For example, the official rate for $1 USD is currently 1,600 Naira. The largest note in circulation is the 1,000 Naira note. This means that Nigeria's largest note in circulation is worth only $0.62 USD (62 cents). And that is the official rate. Nigeria also has a black market in which you can sell USD on the street and receive an additional 10-20%. For example, on Victoria Island, the money-exchange men stand in front of the Eko Hotel. I exchanged my US Dollars at a rate of 1,900 Naira. Nigeria is cash-based, like many other African countries. Very few businesses accept debit or credit cards. So be prepared to carry a lot of Naira every day.

Ladies in Nigeria are friendly, feminine, and cooperative. I mainly used Tinder and had plenty of beautiful and very-interested matches. Nigerian ladies are generally slim, athletic build, medium brown / dark complexion. I saw a lot of wigs and weaves (fake hair) and a lot of skin bleaching. Cash gifts offered were 20,000 Naira for short-term and 40,000 Naira for long-term. I also paid all expenses relating to transport, food, and entertainment. I received no complaints.

Some of the places I recommend for meeting ladies on Victoria Island are: Caesar Lounge, Step In, The Long Bar, Rumors Night Club, Club Quilox, and the beaches listed above.

Overall, Lagos is what I expected from a city of more than 20 million people. It's fast, fun, full of energy, and lots of ladies.

In addition to Lagos, I traveled overland to Akwa Ibom State (Ibeno Beach), Port Harcourt, and Calabar. I won't go into much detail since I didn't experience anything extraordinary in these small / medium towns. I'll just say that each place had beautiful girls, and they were even more interested due to the lack of foreign guys who explore outside of Lagos. Tinder was effective in every location I visited across Nigeria.

BUT I urge caution if your plan is to travel overland across the country. Interstate travel is unsafe due to police harassment, bribery demands, and local corruption. The roads across Nigeria have police barricades every few kilometers. All cars and buses must stop. If you are a foreigner, the officer will likely see you, request your passport, and say that your documents are not valid. He will detain you until you either pay a bribe, or you argue with him to show that you're unafraid and prepared to challenge his authority (since you both know that your travel documents are in fact valid). After several minutes of this back-and-forth, he'll let you go on your way. Then a few kilometers down the road, you will have the very same encounter with the next officer. Several hours of this routine on a road-trip is frustrating and exhausting.

As a result, I do not recommend Nigeria if you desire to travel overland across the country.

In summary, Nigeria has a warm and sunny climate. English is the official language. Its largest city, Lagos, is vibrant and fun. The locals are friendly. Women are feminine, cooperative, and very interested in foreign guys. Food, hotels, local transport, and ladies are inexpensive due to the worthless currency. If you plan to remain in a single city for your trip (or to fly around the country) then you should have a good time. But if interstate road-travel is your plan, then be prepared for police harassment and corruption.

Sounds like a fun trip. Nigerian police are always funny. All the want is money. They will hassle you if you travel at night and usually in VI, lekki, banana you are fine.

I usually get bussiness visa on arrival arranged by wakanow travel agency. Saves me the bullshit of travelling to the high commission.

[ChocolateHuntr]

Taking a break from Madagascar due to its current rainy season. Decided to travel west Africa. Already visited The Gambia, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. Reports for all 3 countries are in their respective forums. Now for Nigeria.

For starters, the Nigerian tourist-visa process is unnecessarily complicated and expensive. The fee is $160, and I had to provide current bank statements, write a letter describing the purpose of my visit, and to sit for a one-on-one interview with the ambassador.

Note: If you are an American and are applying for a Nigerian visa while outside of the United States, do NOT pay for your visa online via the Nigerian High Commission (embassy) website. Instead, you should visit the High Commission in the country you're currently in and pay that High Commission directly. I made the mistake of paying online before learning that online payments are valid only when applying from within the United States at the Nigerian High Commission in Washington, DC. At the time I was actually in Sierra Leone, and the High Commission in Washington would not forward my $160 online payment to their Sierra Leone office. So I paid another $160 directly to the Sierra Leone office in person. A total of $320 for my tourist visa.

My plan for Nigeria was to explore its coast overland. I started in Lagos, then I visited Akwa Ibom State (Ibeno Beach), Port Harcourt, and Calabar near the Cameroon border.

My arriving flight from Sierra Leone to Lagos was delayed by 2 hours. Not a major issue. Delays happen. But the flight arrived after midnight. And after collecting my bags and clearing immigration, I exited the airport around 1 o'clock in the morning. My Uber arrived to take me to the hotel nearby. But just outside of the airport, our car was stopped by an armed police officer. That was the first Nigerian person (after my Uber driver) that I encountered in the streets of Lagos. The officer, holding a large rifle, demanded my passport and visa. He examined the document, then said my visa was not valid. Keep in mind, I had just cleared immigration a few minutes earlier with this passport and visa. But the officer insisted that my documents were invalid. He then stroked his rifle and demanded a bribe. I looked at my Uber driver, but he said nothing. It was late, and nobody else was around to help. Fortunately I had a 20,000 leones ($1 USD) bill in my pocket, so I gave it to the officer and he let us go. That was my welcome to Nigeria.

The city of Lagos has two parts: the mainland and the island. To be accurate, "the island" is actually composed of three—Banana Island, Lagos Island, and Victoria Island—but most people are referring to Victoria Island. The mainland has the international airport, the central campus of the University of Lagos, and a popular neighborhood called Ikeja. I spent my first week living and exploring Ikeja. The community has plenty of bars, restaurants, and entertainment to keep you busy. Also a lot of pedestrians. I connected with many ladies just walking around Ikeja and saying hello.

From Ikeja, I moved onto Victoria Island where I spent a couple of weeks. I paid 50,000 Naira per night to stay at the Peerage Retreat and Resort. The room was clean, the service was great, and the location was convenient for ladies to visit. I had no problems bringing different girls to my room.

Victoria Island is a naturally-beautiful tropical community. However, I was surprised to see so much concrete everywhere. Concrete roads, buildings, and huge walls seemed to cover the island. And the beaches I visited—Oniru beach, Landmark beach, and Eligushi beach—were all private and required payment to enter. In fact, it's not possible to see the sand or the ocean from the beachfront boulevard due to the concrete walls which separate the beach from the road.

The currency of Nigeria is the Naira. In my recent post on the Sierra Leone forum, I wrote that I had never before seen a currency worth less than the paper it's printed on. Well, Nigeria's currency is even more worthless than Sierra Leone's. For example, the official rate for $1 USD is currently 1,600 Naira. The largest note in circulation is the 1,000 Naira note. This means that Nigeria's largest note in circulation is worth only $0.62 USD (62 cents). And that is the official rate. Nigeria also has a black market in which you can sell USD on the street and receive an additional 10-20%. For example, on Victoria Island, the money-exchange men stand in front of the Eko Hotel. I exchanged my US Dollars at a rate of 1,900 Naira. Nigeria is cash-based, like many other African countries. Very few businesses accept debit or credit cards. So be prepared to carry a lot of Naira every day.

Ladies in Nigeria are friendly, feminine, and cooperative. I mainly used Tinder and had plenty of beautiful and very-interested matches. Nigerian ladies are generally slim, athletic build, medium brown / dark complexion. I saw a lot of wigs and weaves (fake hair) and a lot of skin bleaching. Cash gifts offered were 20,000 Naira for short-term and 40,000 Naira for long-term. I also paid all expenses relating to transport, food, and entertainment. I received no complaints.

Some of the places I recommend for meeting ladies on Victoria Island are: Caesar Lounge, Step In, The Long Bar, Rumors Night Club, Club Quilox, and the beaches listed above.

Overall, Lagos is what I expected from a city of more than 20 million people. It's fast, fun, full of energy, and lots of ladies.

In addition to Lagos, I traveled overland to Akwa Ibom State (Ibeno Beach), Port Harcourt, and Calabar. I won't go into much detail since I didn't experience anything extraordinary in these small / medium towns. I'll just say that each place had beautiful girls, and they were even more interested due to the lack of foreign guys who explore outside of Lagos. Tinder was effective in every location I visited across Nigeria.

BUT I urge caution if your plan is to travel overland across the country. Interstate travel is unsafe due to police harassment, bribery demands, and local corruption. The roads across Nigeria have police barricades every few kilometers. All cars and buses must stop. If you are a foreigner, the officer will likely see you, request your passport, and say that your documents are not valid. He will detain you until you either pay a bribe, or you argue with him to show that you're unafraid and prepared to challenge his authority (since you both know that your travel documents are in fact valid). After several minutes of this back-and-forth, he'll let you go on your way. Then a few kilometers down the road, you will have the very same encounter with the next officer. Several hours of this routine on a road-trip is frustrating and exhausting.

As a result, I do not recommend Nigeria if you desire to travel overland across the country.

In summary, Nigeria has a warm and sunny climate. English is the official language. Its largest city, Lagos, is vibrant and fun. The locals are friendly. Women are feminine, cooperative, and very interested in foreign guys. Food, hotels, local transport, and ladies are inexpensive due to the worthless currency. If you plan to remain in a single city for your trip (or to fly around the country) then you should have a good time. But if interstate road-travel is your plan, then be prepared for police harassment and corruption.

[Vartan007]

Do not pay anyone before the deed.

Do not pay anyone in foreign currency, use Naira only.

Do not use coded runs or this nonsensical websites. WTF. Outrageous and stomach churning rates. Do not pay more than 50 k naira for any girl, no matter how good she looks. 50 k is upper limit. 30 k is for one short or 1 HR, you can get 2 shots at 40 k and 50 k naira.

If you drive down Admiralty way at night, you will find nearly everything you want. From Beer Barn (good spot) down to Kingfisher, Bolivar to Farmcity. All full of girls at all times. Then you got street walkers after the KFC restaurant for another 100 m.

Shades in Victoria Island, Eko Hotel and Suites pool side are other options. At any hotel you staying, ask the bell boys or staff they will arrange for you. A lot of staff pimp on the side, For short time hotels they are abound, all you need to go one google and get tlist of hotels around and call and ask for there hourly rates. I can give out some, I know. Average is between 10-20 k for short time. Also at Oniru beach, there are chalets there.

The new ground Zero is in Oniru, Victoria Island. Landmark beach, Good beach and Sol Beach. All on the same strectch. From afternoon till 4 am in the morning (Sol beach and Good beach). Landmark closes at aboot 10 pm, but there are clubs, cinema and bars where people hang out till very late. From 8 pm its mongers paradise. These areas are very safe. You can eat, enjoy they view and fish.

Enjoy.

50 k is for all night. Farm city used to be a great location and that was the price for all night.

[Vartan007]

Thanks foody for the reply. L,m going to be in Lagos in March 2024.

You will the time of your life.

[Tribute15]

Do not pay anyone before the deed.

Do not pay anyone in foreign currency, use Naira only.

Do not use coded runs or this nonsensical websites. WTF. Outrageous and stomach churning rates. Do not pay more than 50 k naira for any girl, no matter how good she looks. 50 k is upper limit. 30 k is for one short or 1 HR, you can get 2 shots at 40 k and 50 k naira.

If you drive down Admiralty way at night, you will find nearly everything you want. From Beer Barn (good spot) down to Kingfisher, Bolivar to Farmcity. All full of girls at all times. Then you got street walkers after the KFC restaurant for another 100 m.

Shades in Victoria Island, Eko Hotel and Suites pool side are other options. At any hotel you staying, ask the bell boys or staff they will arrange for you. A lot of staff pimp on the side, For short time hotels they are abound, all you need to go one google and get tlist of hotels around and call and ask for there hourly rates. I can give out some, I know. Average is between 10-20 k for short time. Also at Oniru beach, there are chalets there.

The new ground Zero is in Oniru, Victoria Island. Landmark beach, Good beach and Sol Beach. All on the same strectch. From afternoon till 4 am in the morning (Sol beach and Good beach). Landmark closes at aboot 10 pm, but there are clubs, cinema and bars where people hang out till very late. From 8 pm its mongers paradise. These areas are very safe. You can eat, enjoy they view and fish.

Enjoy.

[DogDays]

Don't pay any girl money before the deed. Otherwise they can thrown tantrums and run away making excuses.

Thanks foody for the reply. L,m going to be in Lagos in March 2024.

[Vecky98]

Hi guys,

Codedruns is definitely an easy way to get in touch. It is pretty straightforward. Girls are all on WhatsApp. Good to videocall to confirm. Be careful they often start in the dark so you show your face but can't see hers at the beginning.

Street workers are in front of a club Hustle & Bustle.

Saw a couple of lone wolves in Junkyard Grill.

Can't find any Short time / DayUse hotel. If anyone can help on that, I'll appreciate greatly.

If you want short time day time hotel, you can google hourly hotels and hopefully can find your option.

[Vecky98]

Hi guys,

I am planning my yearly visit at the end of March and staying in Lekki 1. If there are any current updates on places to monger around the island besides the online resources such as codedruns, Badoo or AfroIntroductions, I will appreciate the info.

You can look in seeking Arrangement, but that's a bit costly compared to rest.

[Vecky98]

If you can pickup hot girls on the street in Asia you can do so in your home country. This is a mongers forum LOL.

I disagree with your opinion. Countries in South Asia are generally conservative and not so easy to pick up.

[Vecky98]

Sorry,

I meant to say I saw where guys were paying up to 25 K, not 60 K.

Is this for an hour? A shot? Or for overnight? Seems high still.

[Vecky98]

Do you pay the girl upfront for her deeds money before she spend time eith you or after the deed? Taxis money is upfront when she comes to see you. Do you also pay her taxis money to get back after the deed? Thanks.

Don't pay any girl money before the deed. Otherwise they can thrown tantrums and run away making excuses.

[Vecky98]

Did you stay in Lekki Phase 1? If not, what is the best area of Lagos to stay in?

Did you do Airbnb or hotel?

How safe are AirBnb for mongering purposes?

[DogDays]

Do you pay the girl upfront for her deeds money before she spend time eith you or after the deed? Taxis money is upfront when she comes to see you. Do you also pay her taxis money to get back after the deed? Thanks.

[Zakmo]

Good advice, I think. I negotiated in NGN but then, when the girl arrived, realized I only had foreign currency. I ended up paying with that without complaint.

I would also never go for the listed price. Most girls seem to not even know what price they wrote in their ads, seemingly quoting other numbers at random. Always negotiate, albeit couched in fun banter.

No WG will turn down forex (USD, EUR, GBP) but more so for people to know.

And I agree, always negotiate in a funny banter way.

[FictionalSpace]

Also, some girls quote in USD / dollars not Naira, the local currency. Do not agree to see them for dollars. Always price in the local currency.

Last thing, CR girls will quote a premium online. That same girl can be had for much less on ground, it's the price of convenience.

Good advice, I think. I negotiated in NGN but then, when the girl arrived, realized I only had foreign currency. I ended up paying with that without complaint.

I would also never go for the listed price. Most girls seem to not even know what price they wrote in their ads, seemingly quoting other numbers at random. Always negotiate, albeit couched in fun banter.