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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Lagos

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Lagos, Nigeria

Updated July 1, 2024

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Life in the stilt-area of Makoko

Lagos, Nigeria

Makoko

What started as makeshift fishermen's housing has grown into a massive, floating community.
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The floating school under construction.

Lagos, Nigeria

Makoko Floating School

The innovative Nigerian floating school that may just be a glimpse into the future of design in a world of troubling climate changes.
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Nike Art Gallery

Lekki, Nigeria

Nike Centre for Art and Culture

Not your average art gallery, this massive center hosts 8,000 works from artists across Africa—and it’s free to the public.
9 miles from Lagos
Canopy walkway at Lekki Conservation Center.

Lekki, Nigeria

Lekki Conservation Center

This Nigerian nature reserve is home to the longest canopy walkway in Africa.
12 miles from Lagos
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Yewande Komolafe Explores the Many Flavors of Nigerian Food

‘My Everyday Lagos’ is an uncompromising guide to this diverse city's cuisine.
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