Demand Trends

Demand for short-let and serviced apartments has surged 38% in Lagos and Abuja during the first quarter of 2026. Corporate

Demand for properties in infrastructure-linked corridors such as Lekki-Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, Mowe-Ofada-Shimawa, and Kuje-Gwagwalada has continued to rise sharply in Q1

Demand for gated community villas has surged 32% in satellite cities such as Ibeju-Lekki, Kuje–Gwagwalada, and Mowe–Ofada–Shimawa during the first

Demand for compact 1 and 2-bedroom micro-apartments (25–50 sqm) has spiked 41% in tech and creative hubs such as Yaba,

Demand for eco-friendly short-let apartments (solar-ready and energy-efficient) has surged 35% in Lagos and Abuja during the first quarter of

Key Takeaways Demand Surge: 2-bed furnished flats with solar/inverter backup in Abuja rose 40% MoM in February 2026 – strongest

Key Takeaways Surge: Short-let demand in Lagos rose 45% in Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025 – far outpacing traditional rentals

Demand for furnished 1-bedroom studios in Lagos mainland areas jumped 48% month-on-month in February 2026, according to PropertyPro.ng and Estate

Demand for gated community villas (3–4 bedrooms) in Ogun and Lagos perimeter areas rose 30% month-on-month in February 2026, according

Demand for 3-bedroom townhouses in Abuja satellite cities rose 22% month-on-month in February 2026 (PropertyPro.ng & Estate Intel viewing/enquiry data),

PropertyPro.ng and Estate Intel enquiry, viewing and transaction data for the first half of February 2026 show demand for furnished

Demand for 2-bedroom flats in Lagos emerging corridors rose 28% year-on-year in Q1 2026, according to enquiry, viewing and transaction

Real estate demand trends Nigeria 2025 highlight a thriving $2.61 trillion market, with Lagos commanding 61.6% of searches and rentals