Dating in Abuja
Abuja is a planned capital of wide roads, government offices and people who came from every corner of Nigeria to work. It is calmer and more orderly than Lagos, and many people here are looking for something serious. Wrati helps you meet them privately, with intentions clear from the first message.
Free to join for men and women
What dating in Abuja is actually like
Life in the city centre runs through Wuse, Maitama, Garki, Asokoro and Jabi, while many people live in Gwarinpa, Kubwa, Lugbe or Nyanya and commute in. Setting an honest distance makes a big difference to whether a first meeting happens.
Civil servants, NGO and embassy staff, lawyers and business people make up much of the working city, and many have family in another state. Where someone is from, and where they plan to settle, is often one of the first questions.
Abuja brings the north and south of the country together, with Christians and Muslims, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo and many other communities side by side. In-chat translation helps when two people are more comfortable in different languages.
Dating, relationships and marriage in Abuja
Many people in Abuja are dating with marriage in mind and expect families to be involved once it is serious. Choose Marriage or another intention on your profile, and use selfie verification so others know you are real.
Whatever you are looking for, you say it up front. Your intention — Marriage, Long term, Short term and others — is shown to the people you match with, so someone looking for a life partner and someone looking to date can each find people who want the same thing.
Love in your language
Languages commonly spoken in Abuja include English, Hausa, Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo and Gbagyi. On Wrati you can list the languages you speak, and in-chat translation helps when you and your match do not share a first language.
How Wrati helps you connect
Photo-verified profiles
A verified badge shows who has confirmed the person in the photos is really them.
Intentions up front
Dating, long-term or marriage — visible before the first message.
Private by default
Your mobile number is never shown to other members.
Free safety tools
Blocking, reporting and who-can-see-me controls never need a paid plan.
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Meeting safely
Keep conversations in the app until you trust someone, meet in a busy public place, tell a friend your plans and never send money to someone you have not met. If anyone makes you uncomfortable, block and report them — both are free for everyone. Read more in our safety guide and privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wrati free for both men and women?
Yes. Creating a profile, photo verification, discovering people, matching and starting conversations are free for everyone. Premium is optional and adds extras such as unlimited chats and calling.
Can I use Wrati if I am looking for marriage rather than dating?
Yes. When you set up your profile you choose what you are looking for — Marriage, Long term, Short term and other intentions — and that is shown to the people you match with, so marriage-minded members can find each other without guessing.
Will other members see my phone number?
No. Your mobile number is never shown to other members. You can chat, and with Premium call, inside the app before deciding to share anything else. Blocking and reporting are free for everyone.
Is there a Wrati app for iPhone?
Not yet. Wrati is available as an Android app on Google Play and on the web at wrati.com, which works in any modern mobile browser, including on iPhone.
Get Wrati on Android
Wrati works on the web at wrati.com in any modern browser. The Android app is on Google Play where the listing is available in your country. There is no iPhone app yet — on iPhone, use wrati.com in your browser.