Is Lagos Safe? An Honest Guide for Solo Travellers and Women Travelling Alone

Lagos is a safe city. The bar strip is busy from 9pm until 4am, well-lit, and staffed by people who deal with problems before they develop. Walking home through the old town after midnight is normal. Keep your phone in a front pocket, do not leave drinks unattended — general travel sense, not Lagos-specific.

Solo travellers of any gender report Lagos consistently as one of the more comfortable small cities in southern Europe. The size helps: small enough to feel navigable rather than anonymous.