Mizwisdom:
Cost of living in Lagos varies between Island and mainland. Mainland, close to the border and close to entrances is very affordable. Don't ever live far from your work place. It's like living in one LGA and working in another even in any other state, it won't be easy. Lagos is a commercial state.

ariesbull:


Oh the same thing with me...wify was supportive...she told me babe...look at 10yrs from today ...do you want to que for pension or line up like government workers crying from gratiuity...bros if I watch channels TV see this men I fear...na him k say make I use afternoon look for black goat

Also I noticed that it's not hardworking that gives money but smart working and grace of God with guts


It's even risky not to take risk ...I swear

awelekiti:
. I concur.

FunnyDude:

Na so who na dey talk. Fact is lag is not like before of pre-fashola or ambode where things quite easy. Now reverse is the case.

My question is for how long will keep suffering and smiling in Lag?

What is obvious to one might be obscure to another.

ariesbull:


You know, when you work in a private firm for people although your life and I am talkijg giving them your 20s to 40s by 50s they lay the person off that is when it would clear for the oerson eyes... depression sets in...now where would the man start from ..

Bros...I looked at those that are rich! They don't work for people people work for them. Though my firm was just registered a year ago ..but to be honest ! What I am doing now ...I can't even think of it then ..to Lors be the glory

purityval:
It’s very true, over 70% work for transporters, landlord and food vendors. Any change wey remain na for toiletries.

awelekiti:
that's it. The moment they know you're nearing your retirement, they look for one on fence to rope you in, and then fire you. I had an account Officer in one of the old generation banks, who was so diligent and kind. He was promoted to a regional manager after which they sacked him. My company is 8 years old. I'm known all over the place. I was invited in may by a US firm who nominated my company for a dinner with the president of the US. I almost wept when I found out that I was the only one invited from Nigeria of over 200m population. Somebody else would have taken the glory with nothing to benefit other than my usual monthly salary, God forbid. God's grace covers human efforts. I once read about the guys behind remita, who also won system specs, I said wow! Do you know what remita rakes in every year? Billions!!! Those guys would soon buy up Nigeria . The journey of remita started in one day.

awelekiti:
send it to imperialflavour@aol.com

arrestdarrester:


I think the post makes sense.

You have used examples that do not constitute up to 10% of those working in Lagos.

Most Lagosians actually work for the transporters and Landlords.

internationalman:
Does it mean your work can never be close to your house?

what about those that really come home, like those working in a hotel.

Do the Danfo drivers also use all their salaries for transport fare?

rubbish post

12Monkeys:


70k a month will make you a big boy in most cities in Nigeria

Some have built houses with that income.


Lagos to me is the most expensive and overrated city in Nigeria.

Abuja is far cheaper to live.

The best city to live an work is Calabar.

If you earn 250k in calabar you can own your own house with ease in 3yrs.

Simbrixton:
The same in England and if you earn 1200 and below you are poor but ur people for Nigeria no go believe you

afroxyz:
Smart people are using social media to work from home and diversifying their sources of income and this one is here yarning trash. Can an Uber driver in Enugu make up to 300k a month? Or can a make up artists in onitsha make 150k from tying gele? Abeg speak for yourself. If Lagos no favour you, no generalize am abeg

awelekiti:
lol. It takes guts and determination to take such a harsh decision. I remember when I took same decision. My wife and I drank gari for 6 months, I pitied our little son back then because the golden morn we used to buy for him was suspended indefinitelyr. But now, he attends one of the best schools in this country, including his 2 other siblings. I wasn't lacking anything before I resigned but within myself, I wasn't feeling fulfilled. I had an official car which was given to me brand new within a month of joining the company as one of the benefits that came with the employment package. I'd leave my house as early as 4;30am to beat the Lagos traffic. When I get to the office, I'd now close the door, put on the AC and sleep off, before the arrival of my colleagues . My weekends were always being shared with me. We used to have trainings on weekends. They'd now tie us down with one yeye Mr biggs food packs. I'd be too tired to eat the food sef because we used to finish late. I resigned without a farthing in my account, no vehicle to take home because I had submitted the official car key as the policy demanded . Bros, after 6 months, things began to change for the better. If I mention my company name in this forum... . So, that's how far determination could take you. I dine with world presidents. I won't say more than that. God's grace encompassed my effort. My colleagues I left behind are still the way I left them. Nothing has changed. Those who managed to relocate abroad, I do spend money on whenever I visit and decide to stop over to say hello. Sorry I want to sound religious here, anyone who still says YES SIR to his employer, should read the book of proverb chapter 4 from verse 5 to-12 , such a person would be inspired and probably begin thinking differently. The chapter dwells on wisdom...seeking Wisdom ( ideas) and it's benefits. That's what we lack today. All the best bro

awelekiti:
send it to imperialflavour@aol.com

engrjacuzzi:


you must be living at agbado or itokì and work on the island. that's slavery my brother

Pavarottii:

Abeg which kind food the person dey chop? 700naira daily. We in PH that's like twice a day u will eat or once a day.

ariesbull:



You are right and I hope that in the next 5yrs mine would get to your level! I look at the opportunities that abound and I say Nigeria is blessed and sometimes I wonder why people pay so much to go to Europe to pick tomatoes !

Bros , I must be honest , I enjoy having my firm...I laugh when they use my firm as a reference point, I consult for my former employer now ! I laugh when they bring my CV

In all, I thank Lord for giving me the guts to see what others didn't see! When I resigned ...I looked at my wife and told her babe...this first few years would be tough !

Guess what...it was the first few months....I wake up by 8 am ...watch my news...do my emails , confirm meetings with my clients and head to meeting straight....then touch office like 12 am

I know that if I continue like this...by few years time I have diversified ... I give God the glory


Working for folks ain't it ! We have to work for people but we must always know our exit plan...guess what! I didn't have even up to 50k in my account before I resigned few years ago ..let's say a year plus now


I thank Lord for his mercies and foresight

Teewhy2:
Average Lagos Salary = #50,000
Transportation Berger to Lekki = @ #650 per day (23)= #14,950
Feeding @ #700/per day = 26 x # 500 = # 13,000
Average Housing (1 bed) = #250,000/12 = # 20,833.33
Total cost = # 48,783.33
At the end of the day person is working for nothing in Lagos. May God help us.

DoTheNeedful:
When people make posts like this, they should put them in proper perspective. The truth of what is written there depends largely on the salary the person earns. Maybe the writer is just a fresh graduate working for a one-man business and earning 70k per month.

topaz321:


Hmmm .. only Lagos residents disobey ? You must be really pained.

hamzeiy:

and they are mostly cowards.
i came all d way from kaduna to lagos for an interview invite at lekki phase one, considering i wasnt a lagosian it wasnt funny getting help for directions.
every one i approached male or female, young or old seem to be scared of responding to me or even pay attention to my request for help and direction . though i know it has alot to do with previous experience but common have some balls lagos, have some balls..
...the experience was as irritating as it was annoying ..

lebete3000:


So many astute and inspiring people still here, while I thought nairaland had gone to the dogs...

Bros Abeg mooredavid298@gmail.com make we relate on how you can teach me how to fish, to feed me for the rest if my life....

internationalman:
Does it mean your work can never be close to your house?

what about those that really come home, like those working in a hotel.

Do the Danfo drivers also use all their salaries for transport fare?

rubbish post

Pavarottii:

Abeg which kind food the person dey chop? 700naira daily. We in PH that's like twice a day u will eat or once a day.

Validcode:



Used to stay in that area, I used to wake up as early as 3:30am, did it for about 8 months before I was able to move to Surulere, now I leave home by 6:30.

engrjacuzzi:


brotherly, I had accommodation issue of recent and people suggested me to go to agbado, itokí and I was there but refused to accept such an environment. environment kills dream.

karlboss:


Tell us one viable idea that can make one own estates in Lagos

Those born and bred in Lagos know that making it in Lagos easily was a thing of the past.

People in the East see Lagos as a place where people pick money on the floor.

When lagosians relocate to east to start business they see us as mad people

Many people in the East want to come to Lagos because they believe money is here.

What an irony. Nigeria generally not easy like before