- In 2023, the Economist Intelligence Unit said Lagos was the fourth worst city to live in the world
Lagos secured the 19th spot in Time Out’s global ranking of the best cities to visit. Among African cities, Cape Town (second) and Accra (44th) also made the list.
Time Out based its assessment on a survey of over 20,000 city dwellers worldwide and insights from its editorial network.
The criteria encompassed aspects like food quality and affordability, culture, nightlife, overall ambiance, community spirit, green spaces, historic sites, and more. The report advocates for global citizens to explore the vibrant offerings of Lagos.
“Whether you’re a staunch mainlander or from Lekki, there’s something for everyone in Lagos, Africa’s most populous city
“Both the city and its suburbs are expanding – just check out live-work-play concept Eko Atlantic City. Just out of town, Epe, on the north side of Lekki Lagoon, is experiencing a boom.
“When it comes to standard of living, Lagos has a lot going for it – 96 percent of locals are happy, 98 percent would call Lagos beautiful and the city got a 92 percent friendliness rating, too,” the report read.
The report also highlighted Victoria Island’s trifecta of swanky resorts, food haunts, and nightlife, Ikeja’s Kuti’s Bistro, owned by the legendary afrobeat family, for serving up “reliably delicious food”, and Oniru Beach as a relaxation spot.
In 2023, the Economist Intelligence Unit said Lagos was the fourth worst city to live in the world.
Lagos was ranked above Algiers, the capital of Algeria; Tripoli, Libya’s capital; and Damascus, the capital of war-torn Syria.
The report surveyed 173 cities and used 30 qualitative and quantitative factors across five broad categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.
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