Entry: visa required for Nigerian nationals
Digital Nomad Visa: 6 months extendable
Income threshold: approximately USD 2,000/month (not a fixed published figure)
Cost of living: USD 1,200-1,800/month in Windhoek
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD), pegged to South African Rand
Primary source: Ministry of Home Affairs (mhaiss.gov.na)
Namibia is one of Africa's most politically stable countries. It borders South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Angola, and has a well-developed infrastructure by regional standards. For African remote workers who want a Southern African base, Namibia is the most accessible option with a formal digital nomad visa route.
Entry - visa required for Nigerians
Nigerian nationals require a visa to enter Namibia. Apply at the Namibia High Commission in Abuja before travel, or check current on-arrival availability at Hosea Kutako International Airport.
Digital Nomad Visa
Namibia's Digital Nomad Visa is issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) for an initial period of 6 months, extendable.
Requirements:
- Valid passport
- Proof of remote employment or freelance income sourced outside Namibia
- Proof of accommodation in Namibia
- Health insurance
- Clean criminal record
Income threshold: Approximately USD 2,000/month. Not a fixed published figure.
Application fee: Approximately NAD 1,500 (approximately USD 80).
What it allows: Living and working remotely in Namibia. You cannot work for a Namibia-based employer on this visa.
Primary source: https://mhaiss.gov.na/
Work permit (for employed professionals)
Foreign nationals employed by a Namibian company require a work permit from MHAISS.
Requirements:
- Confirmed job offer from a registered Namibian employer
- Relevant qualifications and work experience
- Valid passport
Processing time: 2-3 months.
Windhoek as a base
Windhoek is the practical base for most remote workers in Namibia.
Connectivity: Reliable 4G and fibre broadband in Windhoek. Co-working spaces available. Connectivity drops significantly outside Windhoek.
Banking: Namibia uses the Namibian Dollar (NAD), pegged to the South African Rand. South African Rand is also accepted. Banking infrastructure is well-developed - FNB Namibia, Standard Bank Namibia, and Bank Windhoek are the main options.
Flights: Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport has direct connections to Johannesburg, Frankfurt, Addis Ababa and several regional hubs. Lagos to Windhoek typically requires a connection through Johannesburg or Addis Ababa.
Cost of living
| Item | Monthly cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | 500-800 |
| Food and groceries | 300-450 |
| Transport | 100-150 |
| Utilities and internet | 100-150 |
| Total comfortable lifestyle | 1,000-1,550 |
Time zone
UTC+2 (UTC+1 in winter). Good overlap with European and East African business hours.
Evidence note
All figures sourced from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security at https://mhaiss.gov.na/, retrieved October 2026. The USD 2,000/month income threshold is the commonly cited figure and is not a fixed published requirement. Verify current requirements before applying.