Lagos used to be the land of hustle, hope, and endless possibilities. But lately, many residents are asking themselves: Is this city even livable anymore? Let’s talk about it. 👇🏾
💸 Cost of Living: From house rent to food, everything is inflated. A single room in some areas now goes for ₦400k–₦600k/year — without basic amenities.
🚗 Traffic Madness: 2-hour commutes are now normal. No efficient public transport. And if rain falls? Forget it. You’ll sleep in traffic.
💧 Poor Infrastructure: Regular flooding. Poor drainage. Dirty streets. Constant power outage. Yet, Lagos generates billions monthly in IGR.
🔊 Noise + Chaos: From generators to street preachers to club speakers — Lagos is a zone of noise. Peace of mind is a luxury.
😷 Mental Health Strain: People are angry, tired, and frustrated. Everyone is rushing, shouting, or scamming. Even the air feels heavy.
🏙️ Overpopulation: 20+ million people, still growing. No urban planning. Slums spreading. The rich wall themselves in; the poor drown in the hustle.
💰 The Illusion of Opportunity: Lagos promises money — but at what cost? Many are stuck in the grind, with nothing to show after years of stress.
So we ask: What is the price of survival in Lagos? Is the struggle still worth it? Are we adapting… or slowly drowning?
Lagosians, speak your truth. Is Lagos still the dream… or just a noisy, stressful trap?
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6 hrs agoWhat is the price of survival in Lagos?
Is the struggle still worth it?
Are we adapting… or slowly drowning?
Is Lagos still the dream…
or just a noisy, stressful trap?
#KonnectAfrica #Lagos #Nigeria #UrbanLife #HustleCulture
— #MindOfLucky