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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2026 · 8 MIN

Lagos Living: Rent, Rain, and Reality

from Nigeria Travel Podcast with Chidi Okafor · host Chidi Okafor

Chidi settles into Lagos life, hunting for a flat, battling the rain, and discovering the real cost of living. He gets a local SIM, opens a bank account, and experiences the island versus mainland divide, all while navigating the city's infamous traffic and the new cashless transit rules. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Nigeria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Nigeria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Nigeria Travel Podcast with Chidi Okafor. Chidi Okafor is in Lagos, Nigeria. Places in this episode: Surulere, Oshodi, Third Mainland Bridge, Access Bank, University of Lagos, Yaba, Cafe One Yaba, Lekki Conservation Centre. Covered: Housing / Rent, Cost of Living, Banking / NIN / BVN, Public Transport / Cowry Card, Creative Industries / Events, Creative Industries / Events. Chapters:00:00 Surulere01:57 Third Mainland Bridge04:10 University of Lagos05:15 Yaba06:08 Lekki Conservation Centre07:52 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LagosLiving #NigeriaTravel #LagosRent #Surulere #YabaTech #CowryCard #LagosTraffic #NigeriaTech #AfrobeatsCulture #NollywoodFilm #LagosFoodie #JollofRice #LekkiConservationCentre #LagosIsland #ExpatNigeria #NigeriaCostOfLiving #LagosVibes #ChidiOkafor https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nigeria/

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