Travel adapter from Nauru 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 Nauru and Nigeria, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

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

Nauru (home)

Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Nigeria (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Nigeria

Voltage

Nauru 240 V

Nigeria 230 V

Match

Frequency

Nauru 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