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They go by many names (pluses and minuses, advantages and disadvantages, etc.) but pros and cons are vital to consider when moving. Here's what eight local experts report about what they like and dislike about living in Lagos.

Lagos is a beautiful place, a well developed city. If you are considering moving to Lagos, you should consider the following tips. Firstly, have someone already living in the state or the area you are moving to, because it is easy to get lost. Secondly, have enough money on you to settle drivers on the way. Thirdly, asking for directions from passers-by may be risky as some people are known to take advantage of such people, so it’s better you ask uniformed men (police, etc.). Lastly, don’t trust anyone, Lagos is full with fraudsters or scammers, trust no one but yourself.

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Traffic capital of West Africa, if not Africa as a whole. Be prepared that a journey of 15 minutes can take you 3 hours or more. You will find everything you look for in Lagos… the good, the bad, the ugly.

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Lagos is crowded and a very busy place to live in. Cost of living is high: rent, food, transportation. On the good side it is a very lively place to live in.

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Lagos is one of the largest business hub in West Africa. It’s a place of endless opportunities, affordable and serves as home to many individuals from different parts of the world. Security is an added advantage for her residents. Lagos has many road network for easier access to smaller towns within the city.

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Lagos is a fast-paced city, to make a move to Lagos you must be street smart. Lagos is tough. It could be a place where all your dreams come to life. It could also be a place where all your dreams sink. To survive it is always the survival of the fittest. Like all big cities, Lagos can be characterized for its insane traffic. When you are in Lagos make sure to always be alert, for your wallet could suddenly get missing missing. While living in Lagos could be a hassle it also has a its benefits. One being you could find anything in Lagos. You could also become anyone you want to be as long as you work hard.

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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.

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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.

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One thing you must know before coming down to my city is the horrendous traffic. It never ends. Secondly, our power supply is epileptic but the good thing is that we have alternative power supplies like solar and generators. Apart from these two issues, my city is one of the best in Africa. You would love it here.

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