Tips and advice to thrive in Nigeria

Great questions!

How did you manage to adjust to Nigeria?

ME: Honestly, it took a long while to get adjusted to how people relate with each other and the big difference in peoples living economics. I lived in Warri, Delta State , for 9 years before moving to Lagos and truly even from one state to another is even a big difference.

ME: After a long while, I just emerged myself in my husband's customs and tried to learn the pidgin English in Warri so I could relate more to the people around me.

How long does it take to feel at home?

ME: For me because Warri had limited entertainment at the time and there was curfew a lot of times, ot took me about 1 1/2 years.  Also because most expats in Warri live in a Closed Compound and I lived locally because my husband is a Independent Architect from Warri, we didn't see much expats.

Would you say it is an easy process?

ME: I think it depends on you and your individual circumstances.  Also it depends how open minded you are to learn and relate with the local people .

According to you, what is key for a successful integration process in Nigeria?

ME: Most important thing is to learn the rules of the land, money exchange, customs,  try to learn the language and most of all be Very Understanding /Patient