Travel adapter from Burkina Faso to Nigeria — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Nigeria?

Nigeria uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Burkina Faso and Nigeria, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Burkina Faso, you will need a travel adapter for Nigeria. Burkina Faso uses Type C/Type E plugs, and Nigeria uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Burkina Faso (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

Nigeria (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Nigeria

Voltage

Burkina Faso 230 V

Nigeria 230 V

Match

Frequency

Burkina Faso 50 Hz

Nigeria 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Nigeria

In Nigeria, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Nigeria is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Nigeria plug guide