Why Do So Many Nigerians Still Move to Lagos Despite the Cost?

Lagos is expensive, traffic can take hours from the day, and rent keeps rising. Yet thousands of Nigerians still move into the city every day. I examined the reasons people give for choosing Lagos, including housing, safety, job opportunities, connections and the desire to be seen. Many of those reasons do not fully explain the move. This 10-minute documentary explores what continues to draw people to Lagos.

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