Experience in Lagos, Nigeria by EjohnGold

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

Lagos is a super busy city and full of world class to low class cut across experience!
It's densely populated and this impacts negatively on the transportation infrastructure of the city, many cars and traffic situations. Movement for work or pleasure must be planned properly, however the city has all the blend of urban culture and afro-urban entertainment you need. A viable place for commerce and industry. Fast emerging INTERNET and ICT infrastructure. With uber/taxify and other new taxi services you can plan movement, meetings, outings. Full of beaches, and hotels of world class and low class levels. It simply accommodate every purse!

What is the student lifestyle like in Lagos?

Students will integrate easily to the social and entertainment culture of the city. The citizens are willing to guide and assist. It's important to attend to listed and known activities, read media and social reviews of events, clubs, firms and urban market before planning interactions with such areas or places to be generally safe.

How much does it cost to live in Lagos?

With average cost of 500 euros to 700euros, monthly accommodation and food, transportation and utilities is well settled for a middle class life style

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

Accommodation is possible via online housing search, registered and known housing agents. Rents are collected on yearly or more basis, however AirBnB is available, short term renting can be negotiated.
You must also know if you want to live on the island (more urban, more expensive) or mainland(average affordability)
Living on the Island or mainland does not limit access to opportunity only a factor of work /school/ choice location.

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

All kinds of meals are readily available and at various levels, eateries, restaurants, hotels, street food spots etc.
Lagos has a global reception for food taste.

Rice and stew, vegetables and local solids like Amara, garri and wheat flour are my best.

What places would you recommend visiting in Lagos?

There are several beaches and malls in lagos on the island and also malls on the mainland.
I recommend that you visit the destination beaches, Muson music center, fela shrine, shopright malls and cinemas

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

Yes eating out in lagos is great.

Radisson blu hotel and the several malls are my best bet.

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

Lagos never sleeps! There are clubs and parties on the island and mainland. Too many to mention.

What advice would you give future students heading to Lagos?

Make a connect with a trusted resident to assist with planning, movement and also general advice. This is possible via church youth groups.