Still, it can be difficult securing a resident’s permit: ensure your employer is taking advice from Nigeria-specific immigration lawyers and that the terms of your visa and contingency for failure or delays are laid out in your contract.
You may also choose to take out kidnap and ransom insurance, depending on where you’re living (oil workers in Port Harcourt are at higher risk than development workers in Abuja). Note that not all companies will tell employees that they’re covered for kidnap and ransom.
