Experience in Lagos, Nigeria by Anita P.

What is it like to live in Lagos? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Lagos ,Nigeria's largest city,Lagos is also called (Eko.In Yoruba language).Lagos is a home for commerce,the most busy place in Nigeria,Lagos is the best city to stay in Nigeria.lagos is one of the fastest growing cities in the world.

Lagos is fun and never boring.there are lots of job opportunities in lagos,enormous opportunities abound for skilled and unskilled manpower in lagos. there's a saying that (if you can not make it in lagos you can not make it anywhere in the world) .you will make more profits doing business in Lagos and there are so many lively places to visit in lagos .you can sell any item in Lagos ,you will always make profit off it even as low as pure water.

although there are disadvantages in Lagos like being on traffic for hours,foodstuffs expensive,transportation more expensive than other states,high cost of living,Accomodations are expensive.

A little bit of everyone and everything (All tribes,category of life and profession within Nigeria exist in lagos.the city of lagos makes you wiser,people in lagos moves at a faster pace.its a city of many faces.Hustle land.in all i love lagos.

What is the student lifestyle like in Lagos?

very interesting

How much does it cost to live in Lagos?

you can start with anything.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Lagos? Is there any advice you can give?

not difficult when you have money.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

i like eba and ogbolo soup,beans,rice and more..

What places would you recommend visiting in Lagos?

beach,slave museum in badagry,local cities,enter local bus(its fun)

Is it good to eat out in Lagos? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

yes,i would prefer the local spots(we call them mama put).their food taste natural

Is the nightlife good in Lagos? Where is good to go?

there are a lots of goos spots in lagos island and main land

What advice would you give future students heading to Lagos?

come with a free mind,be ready to learn great cultural value and how strongly minded they are,they stay positive in the good and in bad.