Lagos: the vibe
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The verdict
Mixed · 46Mixed signals: commenters flag Lagos's walkability, unreliable power, and steep yearly rent, though coworking spaces are a bright spot and the content base is thin.
- coworking spaces
- honest downsides discussion
- career opportunities for remote workers
- poor walkability
- unreliable electricity and generators
- high yearly rent
- bureaucracy and police harassment
- Expect to rely on generators and backup power for work.
- Plan transport carefully because Lagos is hard to walk.
- Coworking spaces like Ikoyi hubs make remote work easier.
- Rent is paid yearly and expensive, so budget upfront.
- Other Nigerian cities may suit walkers better than Lagos.
Read from 6 videos, 31 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
The Cons About (Lagos) Nigeria You Need to Know BEFORE Moving
Tia Taylor · 38K views · 2025
What viewers said
“Everywhere in Nigeria you pay your rent yearly”
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“I love that you said Nigeria isn’t very walkable. I want to come for 1-3 months and I’m trying to figure out a go around to the walkability situation.”
♥ 31 likes
“For people saying that electricity improved. Where please? I'm out of light as i'm typing. I work from home and the sound of generator is the main beat in my community, and I live in a good one.”
♥ 18 likes
“It feels good to observe the cons of living in Lagos, from a outsider's perspective. I must say they're very accurate. However, unlike Lagos, other cities like Abuja, Enugu, and Port Harcourt are virtually very walkable.”
♥ 12 likes
“Great presentation, Tia. Yes, I agree, while it's important to emphasise the positives about living in Nigeria, and Lagos in particular, it's equally as important to spell out the downsides as well. Without that, it's not a balanced and tru”
♥ 12 likes
“One of the most complex processes moving to Nigeria is build trust and protection from competitors with more established influence. Once you've gotten an evil eye from a competitor there will be a visit by the local law enforcement. Guess w”
♥ 9 likes
“Having a walkable city is so important to me. Love the video.”
♥ 24 likes
“Great video and tips. Lagos is definitely not a walkable city, not even Victoria Island, which I learned the hard way when I was there in February. :)”
♥ 21 likes
“Who else noticed that she kind of look like Mrs. Veekee James”
♥ 8 likes
“I appreciate you saying the quiet part out loud, it is the truth. For how far we've come, not having electricity as a constant is pretty crazy. Just because things have improved or are the exception doesn't mean we can't hope for better.”
♥ 8 likes
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