“₦2.5M Rent?!” – Lady Questions High Cost of Housing in Lagos

Nigerian woman expressed frustration over the rising cost of rent in parts of Lagos.

In the clip, she criticized landlords who charge as much as ₦2.5 million per year for apartments, while also placing restrictions on the kind of tenants they want.

What She Said

According to her, some landlords claim their buildings are of “Lekki standard” and use that as justification for high rent prices.

She questioned how many salary earners in Nigeria can realistically afford such costs.

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Growing Concern Over Rent

The issue of rising rent, especially in areas like

Lekki, has been a major concern for many Nigerians.

Many residents have complained about:

• High rent

• Extra charges

• Limited affordable housing

Public Reaction

The video has generated mixed reactions online:

• Some people agree with her

• Others say housing prices depend on location and demand

• Some believe it reflects the current economic reality

Final Thoughts

As living costs continue to rise, conversations around housing affordability are becoming more common across Nigeria.

What Do You Think?

Is ₦2.5 million rent reasonable in Lagos today?

“Landlords will build a house and say he built it to Lekki standard, then claim that the rent is N2.5 Million yearly and he doesn’t want any Yahøo boys in his apartment. How many salary earners in Nigeria can afford to pay such rent?”- Lady laments pic.twitter.com/xvd9qqoN3A

— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) March 31, 2026