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Ghee
Nigeria
Lagos, Solo travel
My experience in Lagos was fun, adventurous, though the traffic there is hell but I still enjoyed my stay there. Good food, nice people, nice and busy place to visit. It's somewhere you just need to visit and you will live your experience with the right people or person
Posted: August 21, 2024Nigeria, Solo travel
Going to Nigeria by road is not advisable. It is better to go by air than by road. there are checkpoints that charge money that should not be charged from Togo through Benin to Nigeria. It is stressful.
Posted: July 24, 2024Nigeria, Solo travel
I went alone, met wonderful people, ate amazing food, and had a lot of fun. I was only in Lagos and its surroundings, but I loved it. People were so kind and always wanted to help. I felt safe, but I didn't wander in the middle of the night alone.
Posted: December 25, 2023How safe is Nigeria for women?
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Lagos State
Lagos is weird. It’s not the safest place. You can feel unsafe in your uber and in the presence of police. It’s not the best. I’ve lived here my whole life so I’ve learnt to live with it and act like things are normal but they are not.
Posted: September 21, 2025
Chioma
Lagos
It depends on your location tbh. If you’re coming to lagos, just make sure you’re with a local and you’ll be okay. I stay on the island and I never use public transport so I’ve not had any issues so far.
Posted: May 18, 2025
Gennesaret
Lagos Island
The area of Lagos island where I live is called Chevron , precisely Alpha Beach Road and it is safe. The Chevron oil company is located in my neighborhood and has frequent visits from expatriates who have not had any security concerns so far.
Posted: April 7, 2025Safety in Nigeria
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Gennesaret
Lagos
Can host for:
7 days
About me
Hi everyone, I am an author and Crochet social entrepreneur of a brand called “Munagihandmadecrochet”(1/2 of my profits goes towards poverty alleviation for African women & girls). I am passionate about social impact, Women’s rights, environmental conservation, ocean conservation etc. I currently live in Lagos, Nigeria. I enjoy singing, writing, teaching English, crocheting, taking care of kids, exploring healthy meals, yoga, tennis, and salsa dancing.
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Elizabeth
Lagos Island
Can host for:
7 days
About me
Hi there I Just Moved to Lagos, I’m a Doctor and a traveler by heart. I love charity work, arts and extreme sports. I’m open minded and love to meet new people in every country I go.
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Gennesaret
Lagos
About me
Hi everyone, I am an author and Crochet social entrepreneur of a brand called “Munagihandmadecrochet”(1/2 of my profits goes towards poverty alleviation for African women & girls). I am passionate about social impact, Women’s rights, environmental conservation, ocean conservation etc. I currently live in Lagos, Nigeria. I enjoy singing, writing, teaching English, crocheting, taking care of kids, exploring healthy meals, yoga, tennis, and salsa dancing.
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Elizabeth
Lagos Island
About me
Hi there I Just Moved to Lagos, I’m a Doctor and a traveler by heart. I love charity work, arts and extreme sports. I’m open minded and love to meet new people in every country I go.
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