Nigeria Travel Vaccines — What You Need in 2026
High riskMalaria Risk
widespread
Yellow Fever Certificate
Yes — required
Recommended Vaccines
5
Recommended Vaccines
Yellow Fever
Allow 4 weeks before travel
Hepatitis A
Allow 2 weeks before travel
Typhoid
Allow 2 weeks before travel
Meningococcal
Allow 2 weeks before travel
Rabies
Allow 4 weeks before travel
Routine Vaccines to Keep Up to Date
Other Health Risks
- Malaria
- Cholera (risk in some areas)
Travel Health Summary
Nigeria requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate for entry for all travellers aged nine months and over, and it is routinely checked on arrival in Lagos and Abuja. Malaria transmission is year-round and among the most intense in the world, in cities as much as rural areas, so antimalarial prophylaxis is recommended for every visit including short business trips to Victoria Island or Abuja. Hepatitis A and typhoid are standard, meningococcal ACWY is important for the northern states during the dry season between December and June, and Lassa fever occurs seasonally in parts of the country — avoid rodent-exposed food storage and report unexplained fever promptly. Polio boosters are recommended and may be requested for some regional routings. Healthcare is highly variable: a handful of private hospitals in Lagos and Abuja provide competent care, public facilities are strained, and serious illness usually means evacuation to South Africa or Europe, so evacuation insurance and a stocked personal medical kit are practical essentials rather than optional extras.
This page is for general information only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified travel-health professional before booking vaccines or travelling.
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