Lagos rent crisis: Why middle-class tenants are fleeing the city

Lagos rent crisis: Why middle-class tenants are fleeing the city

Once a symbol of opportunity and aspiration, Nigeria’s commercial capital is quickly becoming unlivable for many of its middle-class residents. A sharp surge in rental prices across the city is forcing average earners and working-class families to reconsider their place in Lagos, with many relocating to satellite towns or entirely different states. In areas like Lekki, Yaba, Surulere, and Ikeja, rent for a modest two-bedroom apartment has double…