The naira continues to be devalued against foreign currencies, a boon for western travellers. A budget traveller happy with YMCA accommodation or shared facilities and a fondness for African soups and goat curry can survive on as little as US$30 a day. Those on a moderate budget hoping for air-conditioning, running water, and lights that work (or one out of the three) can expect to pay between US$30-50, while those staying at the best places in town and dining out on European style food can easily shell out over US$150 a day. Accommodation in Lagos is generally very expensive, with the few cheaper places often doubling up as brothels.

Lugging wads of cash around isn't usually a good idea but in the case of Nigeria there's little choice, as it's a cash economy. Few banks change money, but streetchangers are everywhere. Travellers cheques will get laughed at all the way home. ATMs are slowly being introduced, but credit cards are otherwise useless except in five star hotels and there are numerous credit card scams on the go.

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