The Lagos Handbook: A practical local guide to arriving, getting around, eating and finding your feet

Lagos moves quickly. Arrive with a plan, and you can spend less time figuring things out and more time experiencing the city.

The Lagos Handbook is a practical local guide for first-time visitors, returning Nigerians, solo travellers and people arriving to meet a host. It takes you from the decisions before your flight to the everyday details that make a visit easier.

Inside, you’ll find guidance on:

• Checking entry requirements through official channels and preparing for airport arrival
• Getting mobile data, arranging transport and choosing where to stay
• Understanding payment options, common travel situations and useful local expressions
• Exploring Lagos food, markets, art, landmarks and neighbourhoods
• Building an itinerary that fits your time, budget and reason for visiting

The handbook also includes an essential apps checklist, arrival and payment checklists, sample itineraries, and sources to consult as travel details change.

Whether this is your first day in Lagos or your first visit in years, start here, find your feet, and make the city your own.