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Jos, Nigeria 🇳🇬
#1317
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Nomad Score:
47%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, affordable food, transport, and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
72%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality varies; expat-standard apartments cost more.
🍎 Food & Groceries
80%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport and motorcycle taxis are cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but affordable; nightlife is modest.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and less equipped; membership fees are low.
💱 Currency Stability
41%
Weight: 30
Naira experiences volatility and inflation pressures, impacting purchasing power.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
45%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable; fiber is limited.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
23%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most digital nomads work from cafes or home.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
38%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer stable WiFi; power outages affect connectivity.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
17%
Weight: 100
Jos is not a known hub for digital nomads; very few international remote workers.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with valid ID; affordable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Slower pace of life compared to big cities; social life is community-oriented.
🌳 Environmental Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; some waste management challenges.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Public areas can be littered; sanitation infrastructure is developing.
🗨️ Language Barrier
68%
Weight: 30
English is official language, widely spoken; local languages common but manageable.
💨 Air Quality
52%
Weight: 15
Air quality is moderate; occasional dust and smoke from burning waste.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities; schools and healthcare not top-tier.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
35%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic; limited specialist services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
38%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious conditions require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Mild tropical climate with a cooler season; generally pleasant weather.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
60%
Weight: 10
Some parks and natural areas; city surrounded by hills and greenery.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; fans are more common.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
45%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with wet and dry seasons; limited temperature variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise from traffic and generators; quieter than larger cities.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with diverse ethnic groups and traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly local bars and small clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
70%
Weight: 15
Access to hills, parks, and natural scenery around the city.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn local languages exist but are informal.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours and local experiences available but limited infrastructure.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues; cinemas and malls are limited.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
68%
Weight: 25
Good local Nigerian cuisine; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers available but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available; processed healthy options are scarce.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT+1 timezone is convenient for Europe and Africa, less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
25%
Weight: 25
Few formal networking events for digital professionals.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Growing freelance community but still nascent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
18%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces, generally basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
40%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem but centered in Lagos and Abuja.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Mobile money and banking apps exist but can be unreliable.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
45%
Weight: 15
Growing interest in crypto but regulatory uncertainty remains.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Jos Airport has limited domestic flights; international connections require travel to Abuja or Lagos.
🚇 Public Transit
35%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on minibuses and motorcycle taxis.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some areas walkable but infrastructure and safety concerns limit pedestrian use.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
30%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps are limited or unavailable; informal taxis dominate.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is almost non-existent; roads not safe for cyclists.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Road travel is common; bus services available but can be unreliable.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Good 3G/4G coverage in urban areas; occasional outages.
🔒 VPN Reliability
55%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet censorship and throttling can occur.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
25%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages; reliance on generators common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Visa process can be bureaucratic; no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
35%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex; foreign income taxation unclear.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech; some government restrictions and monitoring.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Occasional regional tensions; overall relatively stable but with risks.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
45%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires documentation; process can be slow.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Improving but still bureaucratic and time-consuming.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Not a common destination for digital nomads; infrastructure and services limited.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few or no digital nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence or support groups for nomads in Jos.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
30%
Weight: 100
Safety concerns due to occasional crime and regional conflicts.
♀️ Female Friendly
35%
Weight: 50
Women can face cultural and safety challenges; caution advised.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some xenophobia reported in parts of Nigeria.