Common scams in Nigeria and how to avoid them
Started by PattayaDave · 19 Mar 2026 · 1674 views
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19 Mar 2026 at 09:00
How's the weather there compared to Colombia?
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19 Mar 2026 at 15:17
This matches my experience. Nigeria is great value for money.
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19 Mar 2026 at 22:23
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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20 Mar 2026 at 04:31
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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20 Mar 2026 at 10:11
How's the nightlife there compared to the Philippines?
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20 Mar 2026 at 14:42
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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20 Mar 2026 at 17:08
How's the food there compared to Colombia?
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21 Mar 2026 at 04:12
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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21 Mar 2026 at 16:02
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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22 Mar 2026 at 01:07
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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22 Mar 2026 at 09:08
100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.
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22 Mar 2026 at 20:29
Did you feel safe using taxis?
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22 Mar 2026 at 22:48
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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23 Mar 2026 at 02:54
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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23 Mar 2026 at 08:11
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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23 Mar 2026 at 15:53
This matches my experience. Nigeria is a solid destination.
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24 Mar 2026 at 02:41
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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24 Mar 2026 at 04:12
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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24 Mar 2026 at 15:49
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try asking locals for recommendations.
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I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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