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.
The most populous metropolis in Africa, Lagos, has something to offer everyone, regardless of whether they are native to Lekki or the mainland.
“The metropolis and its 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 research stated, “When it comes to standard of living, Lagos has a lot going for it: 92 percent of residents rate the city as friendly, 96 percent of residents say they are happy, and 98 percent would describe Lagos as beautiful.”
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.”
Lagos ranked as the fourth worst city in the world to live in according to the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2023.
The capitals of five broad categories—stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure—that were used in the survey of 173 cities were ranked—Lagos, above; Tripoli, Libya; and Damascus, Syria.
Full list of rankings.
- New York City, United States
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Berlin, Germany
- London, United Kingdom
- Madrid, Spain
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Liverpool, UK.
- Tokyo, Japan
- Rome, Italy
- Porto, Portugal
- Paris, France
- Mumbai, India
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Chicago, US
- Manchester, UK
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Los Angeles, US
- Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Melbourne, Australia
- Naples, Italy
- Singapore
- Miami, US
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Lima, Peru
- Budapest, Hungary
- Beijing, China
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Montreal, Canada
- Glasgow, UK
- Sydney, Australia
- Bueno Aires, Argentina
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Manila, Philippines
- Seoul, South Korea
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- San Francisco, US
- Barcelona, Spain
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- New Orleans, US
- Philadelphia, US
- Austin, US
- Boston, US
- Accra, Ghana
- Marseille, France
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Osaka, Japan
- Hong Kong, China
- Vancouver, Canada