Yaba, Lagos
Lagos's tech and student hub — home to two major institutions and the startup cluster that earned it the nickname "Yabacon Valley".
Yaba anchors the Lagos Mainland LGA and has a character built around two institutions: the University of Lagos and Yaba College of Technology, which between them give the area a young, student-heavy population and a steady rental market. Over the past decade it's also become Nigeria's best-known tech cluster — often called "Yabacon Valley" — home to a concentration of startups and co-working spaces. Tejuosho Market is one of its long-standing commercial landmarks.
Yaba in detail
Typical rent
Typical asking price for a 2-bedroom flat in Yaba runs around ₦4M/year as of August 2026, rising to around ₦5M for units in gated estates specifically.
Landmarks & what's nearby
University of Lagos, Yaba College of Technology, and Tejuosho Market.
Getting around
Well connected to both the Island (via the Third Mainland Bridge) and the rest of the mainland, which is part of why it's held its value as a rental market for students and young professionals alike.
Flooding
The Iwaya side of Yaba has seen significant flooding in recent rainy seasons — worth asking about specifically if you're looking at that part of the area.
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