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Nigeria: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type G
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

Nigeria uses Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz. Sockets are typically universal and accept additional plug types (A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type E, Type F, Type G, Type I, Type O), which matters for travellers from countries with different native plugs.

Note: Sockets in Nigeria are often universal ones which accept types A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, O.

Do travellers to Nigeria need an adapter?

It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.

From Plug adapter Voltage converter Full guide
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Not needed Not needed United Kingdom → Nigeria
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Ireland → Nigeria
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Probably fine Not needed Australia → Nigeria
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
 Probably fine Not needed Germany → Nigeria
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Probably fine Not needed France → Nigeria
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Probably fine Not needed Italy → Nigeria
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Probably fine Not needed Spain → Nigeria
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Probably fine Not needed Netherlands → Nigeria
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Probably fine Not needed Switzerland → Nigeria
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Probably fine Not needed Belgium → Nigeria
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Probably fine Check devices United States → Nigeria
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Probably fine Check devices Canada → Nigeria

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Nigeria use?
Nigeria uses Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz. Sockets are typically universal, which means they also accept several other plug types beyond the official standard.
What's the voltage in Nigeria?
Nigeria runs on 230V at 50Hz — that's the high-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Nigeria?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Because sockets in Nigeria are typically universal, many travellers don't need an adapter even when their plug type differs from the national standard. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.

Check a specific pair

Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.