The massive city in Africa home to 16.5 million people where rent is most expensive

This city is one of the most expensive for rent prices but it is a key area of importance for sustainable development.

According to and data from Numbeo, Lagos in Nigeria is the most expensive city to rent on the continent. 

governments and urban planners could prioritise affordable housing options to ensure African cities are inclusive and habitable for citizens.

More citizens are opting for urban living rather than rural settings. 

High rent costs raise questions around the importance of urban centres bearing in mind that many jobs can be done remotely these days.

Lagos is the city with the highest rent – it ranks 122nd globally and scores 24.3 on the rent index.

In second place is Cape Town in South Africa, which ranks 173rd globally and scores 18.0 on the rent index.

Meanwhile in third place is the Gharnian capital of Accra. It ranks 230th globally and scores 12.0 on the rent index.

In fourth place is Rabat which ranks 245th globally and is located in Morocco – scoring 11.0 on the rent index.

Rounding off the top five is Casablanca in Morocco, which ranks 249th globally and scores 10.8 on the rent index.

Nigeria is home to the largest population in . It is also home to one of the largest populations of all the countries in the world.

It is located in and known for its cuisine, history, natural wonders and culture.

Nigeria’s population sat at a huge 235 million as of December 2024, with over 250 ethnicities.

The country is bordered by Chad, Cameroon and Benin, its official language is English but there are over 500 indigenous languages spoken across Nigeria.

Lagos, the largest city, is the country’s biggest economic hub with a population of 16.5 million according to .