Guides
Building in Nigeria, explained honestly
What it really costs, how to buy land safely, how to avoid the common scams and how to choose who builds for you. Written for people building in Nigeria, especially from abroad.
What it costs
Cost guide · 2026How much does it cost to build a house in Nigeria in 2026?Building a house in Lagos costs about ₦150,000–₦450,000 per m² in 2026. See costs for bungalows and duplexes in naira, pounds and dollars, stage by stage.Cost guide · Duplex · 2026Cost of building a duplex in Nigeria (2026)A 4-bedroom duplex in Lagos costs about ₦42m to ₦126m to build in 2026, excluding land. Stage-by-stage costs in ₦, £ and $.Cost guide · Bungalow · 2026Cost of building a 3-bedroom bungalow in Nigeria (2026)A 3-bedroom bungalow in Lagos costs about ₦19.5m to ₦58.5m to build in 2026, excluding land. 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom costs in ₦, £ and $.Guide · Buy or build · 2026How much is a house in Nigeria in 2026?House prices in Lagos in 2026 by area, in naira, pounds and dollars, and when building costs less than buying. From Ikorodu and Epe to Lekki and Ikoyi.
Building from abroad
Guide · Land and titleBuying land in Nigeria from abroad: how to verify the title firstBuying land in Nigeria from abroad: C of O, Governor’s Consent, survey charting and Lands Registry searches in Lagos, red flags, costs and timelines.Guide · Protect your moneyProperty and building scams in Nigeria to avoidThe land and building scams that cost Nigerians abroad most, from fake C of Os to diverted funds and recycled progress photos, and how to stop each one.Guide · Building from abroadHow to manage a build in Nigeria from abroadHow to manage a house build in Nigeria from the UK, US or Canada: who does what, stage payments, weekly reports, live cameras and site visits.
Choosing who builds
Guide · Choosing a builderHow to choose a building contractor in NigeriaHow to choose a qualified building contractor in Nigeria: CAC, COREN and ARCON checks, 12 questions to ask, and contract terms that protect your money.Guide · LagosConstruction companies in Lagos: how to compare themComparing construction companies in Lagos? The types of firm, eight criteria to compare them on, and where to verify each claim before you sign.Guide · AbujaConstruction companies in Abuja: how to chooseChoosing a construction company in Abuja: the criteria that matter, land title checks with AGIS, FCT building approval, and questions to ask first.