Is Lagos safe for solo female travelers?

While Lagos is a majorly vibrant and culturally rich city, safety can be a concern. As everywhere, experiences could vary but generally safety concerns involve pickpocketing, scams, and harassment, which tend to increase if you travel alone as a female. It's best to exercise a high level of caution, avoid moving alone at night, be cautious of locals offering assistance, and always secure your belongings.

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How safe is Lagos for solo female travelers?

Ghee

Ghee

Nigeria

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, 2024
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How safe is Lagos for women?

Chioma

Chioma

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
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Well, Lagos is divided into two popularly known as Lagos Island and Lagos Mainland. Lagos island is for the wealthy aristocrats, it's also a place that attracts investors from all over the world. Lagos mainland on the other hand is pretty rough and notorious for criminal activities. But, as a foreigner exploring Lagos be it on the Island or mainland, the locals are really welcoming. The only thing that a foreigner should be aware of is safeguarding their important documents and money

Posted: April 25, 2024
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Hospitality Exchange in Lagos

Gennesaret

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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Dumebi

Dumebi

Lagos

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hello! My name is Dumebi. I’m a solo traveler and cat mother. I work as a software engineer but i’m a hobby dj as well.

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Expats in Lagos

Gennesaret

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.

Speaking

Dumebi

Dumebi

Lagos

About me

Hello! My name is Dumebi. I’m a solo traveler and cat mother. I work as a software engineer but i’m a hobby dj as well.

Speaking