It is true
that hundreds of Nigerians from various states move
to Lagos
everyday. These people mostly
do move to Lagos in
search of better livelihood, and whether they do or do not
find the better livelihood they seek is a topic for another day.
that hundreds of Nigerians from various states move
to Lagos
everyday. These people mostly
do move to Lagos in
search of better livelihood, and whether they do or do not
find the better livelihood they seek is a topic for another day.
This constant movement of people into Lagos means that
people are always in look-out for the best areas to live in Lagos. It could be
the cheapest
areas to build a family house in Lagos, safest areas to raise children in
Lagos, areas with the best schools in Lagos, areas with the best nightlife in
Lagos, or the best areas to live as a bachelor in Lagos.
people are always in look-out for the best areas to live in Lagos. It could be
the cheapest
areas to build a family house in Lagos, safest areas to raise children in
Lagos, areas with the best schools in Lagos, areas with the best nightlife in
Lagos, or the best areas to live as a bachelor in Lagos.
Do you fall into this category of people who are
seeking to find the best area to live in Lagos? Below I take you through the 11
best areas to live in Lagos. These areas are both on the mainland and the island of Lagos,
and generally they provide the best of what Lagos has to offer.
seeking to find the best area to live in Lagos? Below I take you through the 11
best areas to live in Lagos. These areas are both on the mainland and the island of Lagos,
and generally they provide the best of what Lagos has to offer.
1. Yaba/Akoka and environs
The Yaba zone is a blend of commercial &
residential properties and it is simply reachable from most part of the state. Over the years, several
housing estates have
sprung up in Yaba.
residential properties and it is simply reachable from most part of the state. Over the years, several
housing estates have
sprung up in Yaba.
One other
thing worthy of note is there are a number of academic institutions around there. These
include the prestigious
University of Lagos, Yaba College of Technology and the Federal College of Education.
thing worthy of note is there are a number of academic institutions around there. These
include the prestigious
University of Lagos, Yaba College of Technology and the Federal College of Education.
There are
lots of bar, club and
hotel for those that like a bit of living pleasure. There is
also the E- Centre and
Ozone Cinema, located in Commercial Avenue in Sabo.
lots of bar, club and
hotel for those that like a bit of living pleasure. There is
also the E- Centre and
Ozone Cinema, located in Commercial Avenue in Sabo.
2. Surulere and environs
Surulere is
yet another very cozy area that you should think of living in
Lagos. As it has always
been decades ago, Surulere is still a nice area to work and live in. There
are lots of mall such
as the Abraham Adesanya
Shopping mall, Spar, and Shoprite. Surulere is one locality to live as far as you have the money to
purchase a home of your choice.
yet another very cozy area that you should think of living in
Lagos. As it has always
been decades ago, Surulere is still a nice area to work and live in. There
are lots of mall such
as the Abraham Adesanya
Shopping mall, Spar, and Shoprite. Surulere is one locality to live as far as you have the money to
purchase a home of your choice.
Rents as well do not come cheap in Surulere.
3. Apapa GRA
When it
comes to Apapa, you may begin to worry over the heavy traffic that is usually
caused by the trucks and containers entering the sea port there. The reality is
that Apapa still hosts some of the luxurious pieces of real estate, both commercial and residential in
Lagos.
comes to Apapa, you may begin to worry over the heavy traffic that is usually
caused by the trucks and containers entering the sea port there. The reality is
that Apapa still hosts some of the luxurious pieces of real estate, both commercial and residential in
Lagos.
Apapa also has a huge concentration of expatriates. In time past before expatriates began to become decentralized, they resided almost
exclusively in Apapa.
This aided development in the area in a very big way.
exclusively in Apapa.
This aided development in the area in a very big way.
4. Ajah/Lekki area
That the
Lekki area
is one of the best areas
to live in Lagos is not
a latest discovery. The area has really come a long way in terms of expansion and its nearness to the
business districts of Victoria Island, Ikoyi and the Lagos Island makes it
stand tall above competition.
Lekki area
is one of the best areas
to live in Lagos is not
a latest discovery. The area has really come a long way in terms of expansion and its nearness to the
business districts of Victoria Island, Ikoyi and the Lagos Island makes it
stand tall above competition.
Without a
doubt, Lekki’s nearness to Lagos CBD has had plenty of positive effect on its
development, so much so that luxury
housing developments have now taken over
the place of
shanties that straddled
its length some
decades ago.
doubt, Lekki’s nearness to Lagos CBD has had plenty of positive effect on its
development, so much so that luxury
housing developments have now taken over
the place of
shanties that straddled
its length some
decades ago.
5. Victoria Island
Victoria Island in the last two decades or more has
become the choice locality for the corporate headquarters of big businesses
in Lagos. In time past it
was Lagos Island, but now everything
has turned around and everybody
now want to have
an office in VI.
become the choice locality for the corporate headquarters of big businesses
in Lagos. In time past it
was Lagos Island, but now everything
has turned around and everybody
now want to have
an office in VI.
The availability of what to do in Victoria Island has
also made it a top choice for residential purposes in Lagos. It has Lagos’
best residential developments, restaurants, schools, parks, making it
all-in-all one of the best areas to live in Lagos.
also made it a top choice for residential purposes in Lagos. It has Lagos’
best residential developments, restaurants, schools, parks, making it
all-in-all one of the best areas to live in Lagos.
6. Magodo GRA
If you are
looking for a peaceful area to live in, where there is very slight traffic
— except when a
neighbor is having a party, you need to start thinking of either Magodo GRA 1 or Magodo GRA Phase 2 (Shangisha). These areas are your best
options, as they have loads and loads of great
residential structures.
looking for a peaceful area to live in, where there is very slight traffic
— except when a
neighbor is having a party, you need to start thinking of either Magodo GRA 1 or Magodo GRA Phase 2 (Shangisha). These areas are your best
options, as they have loads and loads of great
residential structures.
There are also
very good roads, as well
as other infrastructures that make living in an area fun and
enjoyable.
very good roads, as well
as other infrastructures that make living in an area fun and
enjoyable.
7. Omole Estate
This area is located just on the other side of Alausa
secretariat. Here, you will find places like Omole estate 1 and 2, as well as MKO Abiola Gardens. These places give visitors to Lagos a wow impression of the city as they enter through the Lagos
Ibadan Expressway.
secretariat. Here, you will find places like Omole estate 1 and 2, as well as MKO Abiola Gardens. These places give visitors to Lagos a wow impression of the city as they enter through the Lagos
Ibadan Expressway.
Omole Estate is no doubt
one of the best areas to live in
Lagos.
one of the best areas to live in
Lagos.
8. Ikeja GRA and environs
Ikeja GRA is
nice and well planned out. It is by far the most popular GRA in Lagos, plus the facts that it is central and has direct link to places like Maryland, Opebi Allen, Ilupeju and the busiest Airport in the
country, the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, not forgetting
Alausa, the seat of
power in Lagos. These and more make Ikeja GRA a major location to build or
rent that dream home
and live that dream Lagos life.
nice and well planned out. It is by far the most popular GRA in Lagos, plus the facts that it is central and has direct link to places like Maryland, Opebi Allen, Ilupeju and the busiest Airport in the
country, the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, not forgetting
Alausa, the seat of
power in Lagos. These and more make Ikeja GRA a major location to build or
rent that dream home
and live that dream Lagos life.
9. Gbagada
It is no longer
news that Gbagada is quickly becoming a great place to live in Lagos. Real estate
investment in Gbagada also yeild some of the best returns in the whole of
Lagos.
news that Gbagada is quickly becoming a great place to live in Lagos. Real estate
investment in Gbagada also yeild some of the best returns in the whole of
Lagos.
There has been plenty of housing
developments springing
up here. In Gbagada lives
a large class of elites, with the most prominent among them being expatriates. Gbagada is well planned, and its scenery and serenity is universally
loveable.
developments springing
up here. In Gbagada lives
a large class of elites, with the most prominent among them being expatriates. Gbagada is well planned, and its scenery and serenity is universally
loveable.
10. Ikoyi
Ikoyi used to be a quarter for British colonialists. For this reason, it has always been where the rich and
wealthy live in.
wealthy live in.
There used
to be issues with swamps in the past in Ikoyi, but many decades later, we see
an Ikoyi that have been sand filled and developed into prime lands.
to be issues with swamps in the past in Ikoyi, but many decades later, we see
an Ikoyi that have been sand filled and developed into prime lands.
Ikoyi
continues to attract the cream of the crop in the society who
desire very exclusive lifestyle.
continues to attract the cream of the crop in the society who
desire very exclusive lifestyle.
Domains like
Northern Foreshore and Parkview are some of the fine places to
live in Ikoyi.
Northern Foreshore and Parkview are some of the fine places to
live in Ikoyi.
11. Banana Island
If you have
a very high taste and very deep pockets and you are looking to live in the poshest area of Lagos, you may begin to consider moving
into the Banana Island.
This is one place you find the most magnificent residences in Lagos. The scenery is divine. The
environment is serene and posh too. Security is water-tight in
Banana Island.
a very high taste and very deep pockets and you are looking to live in the poshest area of Lagos, you may begin to consider moving
into the Banana Island.
This is one place you find the most magnificent residences in Lagos. The scenery is divine. The
environment is serene and posh too. Security is water-tight in
Banana Island.
Unfortunately, all these do not come cheap. If your pay cheque
can afford them however, then I see no reason why you are not already living in
Banana Island.
can afford them however, then I see no reason why you are not already living in
Banana Island.
To sum it
all up, living in Lagos isn’t a child’s play. It has persistently
been labelled a very frustrating experience, but if you sit down and make a
perfect choice among the best areas to live in Lagos, putting into
consideration your lifestyle and experiences…
all up, living in Lagos isn’t a child’s play. It has persistently
been labelled a very frustrating experience, but if you sit down and make a
perfect choice among the best areas to live in Lagos, putting into
consideration your lifestyle and experiences…
Who says you won’t get to enjoy the best of Lagos
life?
life?