Africa travel guide
Driving in Nigeria with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Nigeria commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Nigeria drives on the right with heavy city traffic; an IDP is advised with your national licence, and many visitors hire a driver in Lagos.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Nigeria
- Drive on the right.
- Severe congestion (go-slow) in Lagos.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Lagos and Abuja desks request an IDP; chauffeured hire is common.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Nigeria with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Nigeria requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Nigeria drive on?
Nigeria drives on the right.
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