Lagos is now the 19th most popular city in the world to visit, according to travel and magazine publisher Time Out.
The only other African cities on the list were Lagos; the other two were Accra, Ghana, and Cape Town, South Africa, which came in second and fourth, respectively.
Time Out claimed to have derived its conclusion via polling over 20,000 urbanites worldwide and consulting with its editorial network.
Food (both quality and price), nightlife, culture, how a city makes people feel, strong sense of community, availability of open space, historical landmarks, and many other factors are taken into consideration when ranking the cities.
The study urged people all around the world to come to the city.”Los Angeles, Africa’s most populous city, has something for everyone, regardless of whether you’re from Lekki or the mainland.”
The metropolis and its surrounding suburbs are growing; simply take a look at Eko Atlantic metropolis, a live-work-play idea. Epe, on the north side of Lekki Lagoon, is undergoing a boom just outside of town.
The survey stated, “When it comes to the standard of living, Lagos has a lot going for it: 96% of residents are happy, 98% think the city is beautiful, and the city also received a 92 percent friendliness rating.”
The article also praised Oniru Beach as a place to unwind and Victoria Island’s trio of posh resorts, dining destinations, and nightlife. Kuti’s Bistro in Ikeja is run by the renowned afrobeat family and is known for its “reliably delicious food.”
In 2023, the Economist Intelligence Unit said
Lagos was given a higher ranking than the capitals of Libya, Algeria, and Syria’s war-torn state of Damascus.
Stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure are the five basic categories that the research covered with a survey of 173 cities and 30 qualitative and quantitative indicators.
