Lagos
Nigeria
- Safety rating
- 4.2/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season from November to March, especially the festive 'Detty December', is the liveliest time to visit.
- Population
- 15.4M
Overview
Nigeria's pulsating megacity is Africa's commercial dynamo, an electric sprawl of skyscrapers, gridlocked bridges, beaches and an unstoppable music and fashion scene. From the glitz of Victoria Island to the energy of the mainland, Lagos never slows down.
Top attractions
Relax on Tarkwa Bay and Elegushi beaches, explore Lekki Conservation Centre, the Nike Art Gallery and the historic markets of Lagos Island.
Getting around
Yellow danfo minibuses, the new Blue and Red rail lines, BRT buses, ferries and ride-hailing all serve the traffic-clogged city.