Omotayo Ajewole

Lagos is a bustling city that houses diverse people from different works of life. The city is majorly divided into the mainland and the island. Most commercial establishments energise Lagos mainland. The most basic requirements that we all look out for when looking for an apartment are proximity to our workspaces, an affordable rent price, and nice and aesthetic neighbourhoods. 

There are numerous houses and apartments on the mainland that fit these criteria. Do you think so too? 

We will discuss top neighbourhoods for young professionals like yourself to look at if you are considering staying on the mainland. 

Ikeja

You should Consider Ikeja because it houses a train station. The Lagos State Red Line has a route schedule that covers Agbado to Oyingbo. It also covers agege, Ikeja, Oshodi, Mushin and Yaba on its trips. If you are considering commute time, the train might be the option to consider. Ikeja is in the middle of the commercial businesses in the city. 

Yaba 

Yaba is an excellent choice among young professionals because it is popularly rated as the home for emerging start-ups and in proximity to the University of Lagos and Polytechnic, Yaba Tech. If you have a degree you are pursuing while working, you should consider Yaba and its environment. Access to a local market, and affordable rent prices are a good deal enough to consider. 

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Surulere

Surulere is also a neighbourhood on the mainland that can give you that serene quiet aesthetic neighborhood you are looking for. Popular commercial streets in Surulere include Aguda, Western Avenue, Adeniran Ogunsanya, and Ogunlana Drive. You also get to be in close proximity with the National Stadium and the Teslim Balogun Stadium. 

Gbagada 

 One of the perks of Gbagada is its centralised location. It has quick access to the island through the third Mainland bridge, and you can also get to the mainland through the Oworonshoki—Oshodi expressway. Gbagada is a large residential area. You can find local markets to make your household purchases. You will find it is a home for most young professionals. 

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Festac

Another place to consider is Festac, located in Amuwo-Odofin LGA in Lagos State. Festac was originally a residential estate built by the Federal government. Festac Town is well equipped with amenities like banks, public transportation, and supermarkets. There is a blue rail metro station at mile 2 that can take you all the way to the marina station to get to the island. The metro station also makes scheduled stops at Alaba, Iganmu, and National Theatre. 

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