Travel vaccinations for Nigeria
A frequent destination for visiting family from our local Nigerian community, requiring thorough preparation including malaria protection.
Nigeria is a significant VFR destination for our patients, and trips are often longer and more varied than typical tourist travel.
Nigeria sits within the African meningitis belt, so meningitis vaccination is often worth discussing alongside the standard travel vaccines.
Assessed individually
Vaccines commonly discussed for Nigeria
- TyphoidMost travellers. Widely recommendedFull course £50
- Hepatitis A and B combinedMost travellers. Widely recommendedFull course £195
- Meningitis ACWYSome travellers. Considered given meningitis belt location, especially in dry seasonFull course £80
- Diphtheria, tetanus and polioEveryone - check you are up to date. Booster if it's been over 10 years. For stays of 4 weeks or more, a polio-containing dose within the 12 months before you leave Nigeria may be required on exitFull course £50
- Yellow feverEveryone - check you are up to date. Certificate required to enter from the UKFull course £80
No vaccine for this
Malaria in Nigeria
Present throughout the country, including in Lagos and Abuja, all year round.
Antimalarial tablets and pricesCertificate required
Yellow fever
Since August 2025 Nigeria requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate from all travellers entering or leaving the country, including those arriving directly from the UK. Infants under 9 months and adults over 60 are exempt from the certificate, but vaccination is still recommended for everyone aged 9 months and older because there is a risk of transmission throughout Nigeria.
Yellow fever certificates and exemptionsBeyond the jabs
Before you go
- Malaria prevention nationwide, including in cities
- Meningitis risk, particularly in the dry season (roughly December to June)
- Food and water hygiene
- Access to healthcare can vary significantly by region
- Entry requirements
- A visa is required in advance for UK travellers, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry and exit. If you stay 4 weeks or more, proof of a polio vaccination given 4 weeks to 12 months before departure, recorded on an International Certificate of Vaccination, may be required when you leave. Check current entry requirements before booking.
- When to go
- November to February is generally drier across much of the country.
Common questions
Travelling to Nigeria
I'm visiting family in Nigeria for several weeks - what's most important?
Three things. A yellow fever certificate, which is now required to enter and leave Nigeria - we give the vaccine at our clinics and issue the certificate in the same appointment. Malaria prevention, which is essential for almost every trip. And, for stays of 4 weeks or more, a polio booster within the 12 months before you fly home, recorded on a certificate. We also discuss typhoid, hepatitis A and B and meningitis based on your season and region.
