Top 10 Reasons Not To Leave Lagos

Some people who have lived in Lagos and do not seem to be making breakthrough in business and personal goals often consider leaving Lagos. While one can choose to live in any part of Nigeria, Lagos still offers the best chance for personal and professional advancement. However, government must also develop other cities in Nigeria to the status of Lagos.

Money does not grow on trees in Lagos but if you are hardworking and positively smart you can achieve personal and professional growth.

1. Business opportunities: 

One reason not to leave Lagos is the business opportunities that abound in the city. If you are thinking of moving your business out of Lagos then you will miss out on all the patronages that make eventually make your business prosper. If you are not getting the right patronage in your business, perhaps you are in the wrong business. All you need do is re-strategize and re-launch. Leaving Lagos is not an option for any serious business venture.

2. Networking: 

Lagos affords you the opportunity to network on personal and business levels. Leaving Lagos may be detriment to achieving personal and business goals. If you have lived in Lagos for a while and now want to quit, you may be quitting before the hit and out of sight will be out of mind for all your friends and business prospects.

3. Entrepreneurship: 

For start-ups and small business owners. Lagos is the best place to grow a business.

4. Travel: 

Lagos also offers the opportunity for travel opportunities when the opportunity presents itself. Living in Lagos eliminates the logistics of having to come all the way to Lagos when the opportunity presents itself. All you need is walk into any of the embassy to facilitate your travel plans.

5. Money making: 

Though money does not grow on trees in Lagos, there is the opportunity to make money either in paid job or your personal business.

6. Professional development: 

 There are many professional development opportunities to advance ones career in Lagos. Leaving Lagos will limit your chances of professional growth.

7. The Social scene: 

The social scene in Lagos is arguably the most vibrant and leaving Lagos deprives you of being part of the social network.

8. Friends: 

Some friends in Lagos are worth having. Some friends who have the social net worth can one up the social ladder.

9. International opportunities:

 Lagos provides international connections for its inhabitants especially those working in development agencies and NGOs.

10. Presence of International Business:

 Most International businesses are domiciled in Lagos. Leaving Lagos will make you lose the opportunity of seeking opportunities with the business.