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Jobs and Unemployment in Lagos

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Curious about jobs and careers in Lagos? Here's what 30 local experts had to say about employment opportunities in Lagos.

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My city is a large one and full of opportunities for someone who is hardworking and passionate. The living conditions are very good but variable. Someone who has a good job or business can live comfortably without going bankrupt. The lifestyle here is jovial and carefree. There is no dull moment in Lagos.

Joshua, says: 2020

When moving to my city, you should consider the climate and cost of transportation which will be very essential as the rate of fuel fluctuates. You will need to consider the fact that my city is over crowded which causes struggles or hardship in finding a good job and at the same time not been molested by senior employees.

Martina, says: 2020

It is known as a city that never sleeps. This is due to the hustling and bustling in the city. The cost of living is high but there are high tendencies of business blooming and more job opportunities. You have to be wise and smart. There are a number of homeless person who are struggling to survive and hence will do anything to make a living.

Edoghogho, says: 2020

The city is densely populated resulting in heavy vehicular traffic. It is also the most beautiful city in the country. The city has a lot of industries, agencies and establishments – which affords people a wide range of employment opportunity to both skilled and unskilled individuals.

Temilola, says: 2020

Lagos is a world class destination and has most jobs. Even though it’s not the biggest state in the country Lagos remains the most popular and major financial centre. Lagos remained it’s status as capital when Nigeria obtained its independence from Britain in 1960. It was the capital of Nigeria from 1914 to 1991.

Lagos is a busy city filled. One has to plan one’s daily journey before setting out. This is because one could be caught up in a traffic jam and miss important events. Another major challenge associated with living in Lagos is the expensive cost of living. Therefore, one needs to get a good job.

Mukhtar, says: 2020

Lagos is a very busy city but it has lots of places to relax after your day’s job. To be able to survive in Lagos, you must have a strong spirit because there are lots of things that will discourage you from living in Lagos. Housing and feeding expenses are very high in Lagos.

Lagos is a very busy place. It’s a place where a lot of people come to study and build their careers. Although it’s easy to find accommodation here, it’s not really easy to get a job. You have to struggle hard and be smart if you want to succeed.

Hafsat, says: 2020

My city is the commercial capital of Nigeria. There are lots of industries with great job opportunity for those with the potential and zeal to excel. Lagos can boast of infrastructure, such as good road, housing, commercial buildings and a whole lot more.

Samuel, says: 2020

My city is a very populated area, with minimum space. People move to my city because of the vast jobs and attractive pay. In the city center lies a beautiful ocean, that shines brightly under the sun. My city is known for its wild nightlife, amazing music and all round beautiful people.

Oreoluwa, says: 2020

Lagos, Nigeria, is a rowdy and busy place and its beautiful at night more so its is a noisy environment cars horning passengers shouting its also populated rural and urban migrants and job seekers because most young educated people come to Lagos to find employment opportunities because a lot of companies have been built here and are in need of employees so getting a job here is easy.

Adetutu, says: 2020

Someone moving to Lagos should know traffic is very unpleasant. The reason is that Lagos is very crowded in terms of population and hence those having cars are in turn, many making the roads very busy almost all the time. Regardless of this fact, people still prefer to live in Lagos because of the many jobs available.

Chioma, says: 2020

The basic things to watch out for are traffic congestion and high cost of accommodation. Also, there are great recreational centres to have fun with special ones. There’s also availability of jobs which affords you the opportunity of choosing which is best suit for you. One thing also worthy of note is the hospitality of its people dwelling there.

Lagos is quite noisy, motorbikes are one of the fastest means of transportation due to the hectic traffic on major roads of the city, the cost of getting an apartment is quiet on the high side too but once you can afford it or have a better job it shouldn’t be a problem, the electricity supply may not be regular so there should be an option of getting a generator.

Abdulfatai, says: 2020

Lagos is a fun place. It has the largest population of citizens in the country compared to the other states. Lagos is also the commercial hub of the nation thus offering its residents a wide range of jobs. You sure will enjoy your say here.

In Lagos, the traffic rate is high due to the population of the city. One must be prepared to go through the hustle and bustle of the city each day. Lagos is the economic center of Nigeria and home to most commercial headquarters. Thus, the availability of finding jobs in the city is high.

Lagos is a beautiful place. It has great weather and so many attraction that would active for weeks. Lagos is a place with different jobs. Lagos is the most populated state in Nigeria. It is the best state to find places to have fun experiences. Lagos have some of the best restaurants in Nigeria.

Lagos is the commercial hub of Nigeria with over 20 million people. Life here is fast-paced and it’s usually the first port of call for new graduates, due to the high number of jobs available from existing organizations. There is a vibrant nightlife, especially in places like Lekki and the Island.

Samuel, says: 2020

It is a fast-paced city that is awake 24 hours of the day. It is a of opportunity for career and business focused individuals. It offers great nightlife activities, relaxation spots and wonderful cuisine for adventure seekers. Its major drawback is heavy traffic jam all around the city especially during rush hour. This is the bane of most cities described as cosmopolitan.

Titilayomi, says: 2020

Lagos is an industrialized city with a lot of companies and jobs, so anyone coming to Lagos should get ready for a very competitive work environment, to add to that, Lagos is very populated which causes traffic jam daily except on weekends although not all the time. To round it up, Lagos is for the hardworking people.

Kolawole, says: 2020

If moving to Lagos, Nigeria, know its average living cost. Securing accommodation is quite expensive, ranging from 100,000 Naira to 250,000 Naira annually. Nevertheless, finding a job is easy because Lagos is one of largest economic states in Nigeria.

Osariemen, says: 2020

Someone moving to Lagos should know it’s a crowded city. However, there are many jobs. It is funny because those who don’t live in Lagos wish to move to Lagos because they erroneously believe that the opportunity is automatic; maybe so automatic that they can literally pick money on the streets.

Okechukwu, says: 2020

It is a densely populated city with a high cost of living. It is also known for its high crime rate and social vices. However, it is a city that provides its young minds with a wide range of career options to pick from. As regards the weather, Lagos has moderate rainfall and sunshine.

Oluwatomisin, says: 2020

know it is overpopulated so, getting a job may be quite difficult, you should prepare to be self employed or jobless. It is also important to always be alert as there are a lot of thieves in Lagos due this challenge of unemployment.

Jobs are hard to find and get hired. Some schools are not high standard. Bad roads and unstable electricity. Some officers lack integrity. Market prices are very high and some people have the tendency to steal. There are a lot of cultists but just stay safe and you’ll be fine.

Daniel, says: 2020

Maximum vehicular movement resulting in heavy traffic jam mostly during office closing hours, air pollution as a result of fumes from industries and vehicles, heavily congested with human, high cost of living, average robbery rate, presence of jobs and availability of market for your business/produce and mostly importantly, a high rate of fraudulent activities.

Chinecherem, says: 2020

The standard of living in my city is high. My city will be favorable for people who have good paid job. The weather in my city is favorable for people in the tropical region. My city is highly populated and has diverse kind of jobs for people who are not lazy.

Emmanuella, says: 2020

Someone who plans to move to my city, must have at least 500,000 naira to settle down. Because house rent is very expensive and standard of living in my city is very high. Someone moving to my city must have at least Degree to get a job else he or she must have enough money to start business of his or her own to survive in my City.

Melissa, says: 2020

Moving to Lagos is a life changing decision, as it is one of the busiest city in the world. An individual moving to Lagos from a pretty much quiet place will have to consider that the city is characterized with noise. Lagos is a city of commerce and jobs are readily available, transportation within the city is very cheap and there are a lot of fun activities to choose from.

Gracious, says: 2020

If you are contemplating a move to my city, you must be informed that there is high traffic within the city and you should be very careful as there are lots of fraudsters in my city. The major advantage of a move to my city is better employment opportunities. If you can cope with the fast life.

Israel, says: 2020
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