Wondering where Nigerians are buying and renting this week?
Our weekly demand trends update tracks real-time searches, listing views, and agent activity to help you stay ahead—whether you’re a buyer, seller, investor, or developer.
We’re seeing shifts toward affordability, location convenience, and developer-backed properties this week. Here’s a breakdown of what Nigerians are searching for on the market.
🔥 Top 5 Most Searched Cities (Buy + Rent Combined)
| Rank | City | Demand Score | Change (WoW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lagos | 100 | — |
| 2 | Abuja | 82 | ↑ 2% |
| 3 | Port Harcourt | 68 | ↓ 3% |
| 4 | Ibadan | 61 | ↑ 4% |
| 5 | Benin City | 57 | ↑ 6% |
Key Insight:
📍 Benin City enters the Top 5 for the first time in weeks—likely due to recent road and infrastructure announcements.
🏘️ Top Property Types in Demand
| Type | Demand Level | Most Active Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Self-contained Apartments | 🔥 High | Lagos Mainland, Ibadan |
| 3-Bedroom Flats | 🔥🔥 Very High | Lekki, Gwarinpa, Woji |
| Detached Duplexes | 🆗 Moderate | Abuja, Enugu |
| Land (for Sale) | 🔥 High | Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, Asaba |
| Short Let Apartments | 🆙 Rising | Wuse 2, Lekki Phase 1 |
My Take:
The surge in short lets tells us holidaymakers and Japa returnees are eyeing luxury staycations. Developers, take note!
💼 Top 5 Areas with Rising Investor Interest
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Epe, Lagos – Ongoing Alaro City expansion, lots of buy-to-build activity
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Kuje, Abuja – Diaspora returning buyers fueling demand
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Mowe Ofada, Ogun – Still affordable, attracting first-time buyers
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Ibeju-Lekki – Steady demand due to Dangote Refinery & Seaport
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Asaba, Delta – Land searches increasing weekly
📊 Quick Snapshot: Lagos Island vs Mainland (Buyer Trends)
| Metric | Island | Mainland |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Budget | ₦85M | ₦38M |
| Top Demand | 2-3 Bed Flats | Self-cons, Mini-flats |
| Hot Areas | Lekki Phase 1, Ikoyi | Yaba, Surulere, Ojodu |
Why It Matters:
Mainland affordability is attracting smart investors. But luxury seekers still love the Island.
🧠 My Take
The market remains hot, but smart buyers are adjusting:
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Younger investors are choosing multi-let flats in urban cores
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Diaspora buyers are going off-plan with trusted developers
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Land sales in emerging cities (Asaba, Abeokuta, Uyo) are growing
If you’re a property agent, use this info to target your ads. If you’re a buyer—now’s the time to pounce before Q4 price hikes.
