As a Nigerian living in Lagos, you need proper orientation to be able to survive in this city and blend in well with it’s people. Lagos is packed with people from all part of the country who are all looking to make ends meet and survive. If you have also decided to live in Lagos, you need some survival skills, street smarts and this List! If you’re new in town, we got you!

Traffic Management

Know how to navigate the rush hour and avoid high traffic areas. Make sure to have google maps handy. It can save you lots of time.

Street Sense

“You cannot guy a guy man”. Street sense in simple terms is being smart. Understanding your environment and being aware of your surroundings is important for personal safety. Pro tip- be friendly with the area boys and don’t act like a JJC outside.

Negotiation Skills

If it’s N200 each, you can buy 3 for N500. If it’s N5000, you can get it for N1,600, if you’re serious. We’ve just given you serious OT but you can thank us later. Having a sweet tongue and sharp brain can help you get out of a lot of situations in Lagos.

Adaptability

Lagos will throw things at you but you need to be able to bounce back harder. Whether good or bad, jazz up if you want to survive. Being able to think on your feet and understand your surroundings is a major part of Lagos living.

Humor

Laugh o, e get why. You need to have a sense of humor to survive in Lagos because to be honest, we all need a way to destress everyday. Thankfully, Nigerians are generally funny people and there’s always something to laugh about even if it’s at ourselves.