Experience in Lagos, Nigeria by Omotola

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

Lagos is a very busy city. Always bustling. If you don't like stress,I wouldn't recommend Lagos.

What is the student lifestyle like in Lagos?

Student lifestyle is fun and cheap in Lagos. There are various discount for students in cinemas, restaurants and some other places

How much does it cost to live in Lagos?

Cost of living in Lagos depends on where you are in Lagos. Living on the mainland is cheaper compared to the island. About 50,000 Naira monthly if converted is €125 excluding accommodation

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

It's not easy to get accommodation in Lagos. You can hardly get a furnished apartment, except you rent a room in a student hostel.

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

There are so many delicacies in Lagos, you would love the local Nigerian dishes.

What places would you recommend visiting in Lagos?

There are so many beautiful places in Lagos, beaches,restaurants, bars, etc. I'd recommend the national theatre, whispering palms, La campagne tropicana, elegushi beach. There are so many places I can't mention all

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

Eating out is what many Lagosians do. There are several places you could eat out in Lagos one of my favourite is yellow chili where you get the local dishes, ocean basket is also a very good spot for sea food.

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

The nightlife in Lagos is fun especially on the Lagos island

What advice would you give future students heading to Lagos?

Lagos is fun, beautiful with hospitable and friendly people. You'd have a great time but like I wrote, if you don't like stress I don't recommend Lagos to you