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51ԹϺ– The Place for Nigerians Living in Turkey

Want to connect with the expat community of Nigerians in Turkey? Looking for Nigerian compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Nigerian expats to go on an excursion to the Bosporus with?

51ԹϺTurkey offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Turkey or are still in Nigeria planning your upcoming foreign assignment. 51ԹϺis the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Nigerian expats in Turkey is going very strong, with members having roots all across Nigeria - from Lagos, over Kano to Abuja.

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Sven Baudach

Sven Baudach

My business partners, also mainly expats, and me, we always use the wonderful 51ԹϺEvents as an informal get-togethers.

Maggy Roswick

Maggy Roswick

With all the great information and contacts provided by InterNations, it was no big deal to get settled in Istanbul.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Nigerians at our events in Turkey

Attend our monthly events and activities for Nigerians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Let's Come Together for the 2000's Quiz Night!
Let's Come Together for the 2000's Quiz Night!
Let's come together for the special quiz edition "The 2000's Quiz Night", to have a pleasant evening while testing your knowledge with quiz questions, pictures and music! Quiz Night is running since March 2019 in Kadıkoy, in the centre of the Asian side. You can participate in the competition as a
Let's come together for the special quiz edition "The 2000's Quiz Night", to have a pleasant evening while testing your knowledge with quiz questions, pictures and music! Quiz Night is running since March 2019 in Kadıkoy, in the centre of the Asian side. You can participate in the competition as a
Azerbaijan Baku: A 3-Day Caspian City Escape
Azerbaijan Baku: A 3-Day Caspian City Escape
🇦🇿 Baku: A 3-Day Caspian City Escape | December 19–21, 2025 ✨ Join us for a short yet unforgettable journey in Baku, Azerbaijan, where history, architecture, and the Caspian breeze blend perfectly. 🌊 📅 Dec 19 — Old City & Culture Arrive and check in at a boutique hotel along the Caspian Boulevar
🇦🇿 Baku: A 3-Day Caspian City Escape | December 19–21, 2025 ✨ Join us for a short yet unforgettable journey in Baku, Azerbaijan, where history, architecture, and the Caspian breeze blend perfectly. 🌊 📅 Dec 19 — Old City & Culture Arrive and check in at a boutique hotel along the Caspian Boulevar
51ԹϺAnkara Official December Event: Holiday Sparks
51ԹϺAnkara Official December Event: Holiday Sparks
Join us for a sparkling December evening at Nope Social Ankara, where we’ll welcome the holiday season with a blend of warm energy, global connections, and a vibrant end-of-year atmosphere. This time, a special area will be exclusively reserved for 51ԹϺmembers, giving you the perfect space
Join us for a sparkling December evening at Nope Social Ankara, where we’ll welcome the holiday season with a blend of warm energy, global connections, and a vibrant end-of-year atmosphere. This time, a special area will be exclusively reserved for 51ԹϺmembers, giving you the perfect space
Dinner W/Live Performance @Galata
Dinner W/Live Performance @Galata
Hello everyone😌 How about a perfect dinner with live performance right across from Galata Tower?😍 The restaurant serves exquisite dishes inspired by Italian, French, and Turkish cuisine. Also they have a great selection of drinks🙂 And there will be live music as well.. JUST A KIND REMINDER : t
Hello everyone😌 How about a perfect dinner with live performance right across from Galata Tower?😍 The restaurant serves exquisite dishes inspired by Italian, French, and Turkish cuisine. Also they have a great selection of drinks🙂 And there will be live music as well.. JUST A KIND REMINDER : t

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Why Nigerian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Nigerian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of 51ԹϺGroups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Weekend Activities Group
Weekend Activities Group
Out of the Office Group
Out of the Office Group
Singles Group
Singles Group
Trekking & Hiking Group
Trekking & Hiking Group

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Tips and Advice on Turkey from Your Fellow Nigerian Expats

Obviously, expat life in Turkey goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Nigerians is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Turkish mentality and way of life. Nigerians in Turkey are a part of our community, calling cities such as Ankara, Antalya, Istanbul, and many others home. You can use 51ԹϺto look for fellow Nigerians in Istanbul, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Nigerian delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Turkish 51ԹϺCommunity!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Nigeria.
  • On the Turkey Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get jolof rice in Istanbul, etc.
  • The 51ԹϺPlaces database for Turkey has information on the nearest Nigerian embassy and many other institutions.

From the Bosporus to Aegean Turkey, between the azure sea and silvery olive groves, you can meet supportive and friendly Nigerian expats in Turkey on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Nigerians in Turkey

Additionally, 51ԹϺhosts regular expat events and activities in Turkey. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Turkish köfte, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Istanbul’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Turkey? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the heavily forested mountains near the Black Sea and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Nigeria and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your 51ԹϺmembership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Ẹ n lẹ, hello, ilo la, lafia lau, from our Nigerians living in Turkey!

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