Lagos - Post Report Question and Answers
Knowing what you know now, would you still move to this city?
I would not, there are much better African posts. - Mar 2024
I would be less worried about it, but would not necessarily return again because there are so many other places to enjoy. I would certainly recommend it if people have a good reason for coming, i.e., job opportunity. - Aug 2020
No. As much as I was able to eventually come to appreciate aspects of Lagos, it does remain a hardship post for a reason, and without the ability to travel out at regular intervals, it would be much harder to stay. - Jul 2020
Doing it again would be a stretch, and there are definitely many many nicer places to spend a few years of your life. That said, it was fascinating, we made great friends, and we got to do all sorts of amazing travel we would never have otherwise done, so I'm glad we went. I think Lagos is likely best as a first post, before you have much to compare it to. - Jun 2019
No. - Aug 2018
Yes. I wouldn't come back for another posting, but I think it's just fine for 2-3 years. Most of the tenured officers extend. - Mar 2018
No. There are far too many nicer places in the world. - May 2016
Nope. I've been other places on the continent and never seen anything like this place. I can't wait to leave. - Nov 2015
Yes, it is challenging, but also full of adventures. - Dec 2011
No. - Sep 2008
Yes. - May 2008
