Stay in mid-range accommodations (some as low as $75 per night) near Awolowo Road in Lagos. This thoroughfare is known for great nightlife and trendy bars.
Find affordable accommodations near the Borikiri Market in Port Harcourt. Many rooms sell for around $100 per night, and you'll be close to one of the best places to buy handmade fabrics throughout Nigeria.
Sleep in luxury accommodations near the beaches in Lagos. A number of very popular hotels line the oceanfront, and prices for rooms are rarely about $200 per night even during peak season.
Enjoy great nightlife and fine international dining in near Ademola Agetokunbo Crescent in Abuja. A few major hotels are in the vicinity of this restaurant district, and great prices about (about $100 per night).
Fly into Nigeria from the United Kingdom. There are international airports in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt.
Find accommodations along the coast in cities like Port Harcourt or Lagos. You'll be able to cruise the coast in a local passenger speedboat. They're an inexpensive method for following the coast from city to city.
Travel overland via bus or tour bus. They're convenient and safe, and most major bus depots are within walking distance of affordable accommodations.
Venture to the Osun Sacred Forest just outside Oshogbo. The Shrine of the River Goddess Oshuno is located here.
Touch the past by visiting Sungbo's Eredo, a 1,000 year-old former castle largely surrounded by rain forest. Tours to the site are relatively inexpensive, and there are charter services available so you can be picked up at your hotel.
Take a guided tour through the Yankari National Park, one of the best places in Africa to see wildlife at work. Tour packages including a trip to the park and hotel accommodations are common in Bauchi, the nearest city.
