Abuja, Lagos and PH are the most famous cities in Nigeria, but there are many other interesting and fabulous cities that don’t get much love from Nigerians because the popular ones have stolen all the glory and dominated everywhere. These underrated cities are liveable and exciting. You don’t have to wake up 4 am to beat traffic or squander your salary before pay day just because you are living above your what you can afford.

This cities are rated on combination of factors like low cost of living, cheap housing facilities, low crime rates, quality educational facilities and good amenities. Here are 5 most underrated cities in Nigeria that will provide you with the lifestyle that is good enough for you.

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1. Enugu

People often forget Enugu because it is not full of drama like Lagos or Abuja. But the city has its own energy and unique beauty. The city is truly comfortable to live because of its laid-back quality of life and Enugu people are really nice. Enugu, popularly known as the ‘coal city’ is blessed with interesting neighbourhood, beautiful attractions and great architecture. Enugu has become one of the liveable cities in Nigeria with improved housing and public transportation. The streets and districts have grown increasingly sophisticated with stylish malls, inclusive bars and clubs, contemporary restaurants and many other amenities. Enugu offers unusual experiences for affordable lifestyle compare to the popular cities.

2. Ibadan

Many people have the notion that Ibadan is still that ancient town with panoramic brick townhouses our fore-fathers lived in. Well, that is no longer the case, there is much more to experience in this metropolis. The underrated city has been reborn in the past few years with upscale neigbourhood, beautiful hotels and restaurants – even local ‘bukas’ such as Mama Ope Buka at Mokola has stepped up its game. Places like Agodi gate has been restructured and no longer as rowdy as it used to be. You will find great street foods – local specialties such as ‘Amala and Ewedu with roundabout meats’ – this makes this city more memorable. Nightlife in Ibadan is exciting, especially in the trendy part of the city – live music, clubs and bars, you will surely be entertained. Low living and housing cost, big business interests – lots of companies ( both local and International) are opening branches in Ibadan. Everything is now bigger and better in Ibadan.

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3. Ilorin

Ilorin is really a great place for a family to live. The underrated city is blessed with lots of natural resources, beautiful attractions, quality educational facilities, Ilorin University campus, historical relics, modern infrastructures, and low unemployment rate. The city has several health care facilities that cater for its residents. Shopping in Ilorin is supreme, you will find lots of shops and mall. Ilorin is a great place for people who wants a relaxed lifestyle.

4. Onitsha

Onitsha has been booted off most Nigerians’ radar because they think it is boring and undeveloped. However, the city has been growing quietly and now it is really a warm city where you can enjoy the big metropolis’benefits on a moderate budget. The underrated city is an exciting places to live, it gives a subcontinental thrill and the locals are proud of its charm and laid-back atmosphere. You should see an Ibo guy talk about Onitsha, you will love it. Onitsha is growing rapidly, the city is attraction lots of foreign Industries with huge capital resources. Onitsha has got everything that will give you a comfortable lifestyle, from cheap housing to low cost of living. Maybe that is why the locals love their city so much.

5. Sokoto

Sokoto is perceived to be unsafe, so it is not surprising that the city is not exactly a place people want to live, work or visit. However, the city is a vibrant city with cosmopolitan vibes. The city is surrounded by interesting sights and attractions, beautiful architecture, scenic lakes and dams, good housing stock and a great neighbourhood development. Sokoto is said to have some of the best road networks in Northern Nigeria. If you love Northern music, art and culture, you will love Sokoto more. Meat is cheaper at Sokoto Meat Market. Sokoto is an exciting place to live.


Do you think these cities are underrated? Is your favourite city underrated? Kindly, leave your comments

micronut: 3. Ilorin

Ilorin is really a great place for a family to live. The underrated city is blessed with lots of natural resources, beautiful attractions, quality educational facilities, Ilorin University campus, historical relics, modern infrastructures, and low unemployment rate. The city has several health care facilities that cater for its residents. Shopping in Ilorin is supreme, you will find lots of shops and mall. Ilorin is a great place for people who wants a relaxed lifestyle.

OP, you're not sincere with the bolded. Do give examples please.

OP is that the only pic of Ibandon you can dig out? I smell something fishy

The fact that gwoza is not here makes this post null and void

curiouses:
OP, you're not sincere with the bolded. Do give examples please.

lol. ofcos I served in the city and I knw it has many side attractions that would make u feel like staying, aside lagos and few other cities, ilorin can stand shoulder to shoulder with any others in terms of a city beauty, each areas has its own architectural entrance designs, (places like offa garage in front of roehmics international school, challenge opp A division police sation, garin alimi, places like asa dam whr doyin group of company is situated among many others like tuyil pharmacy, kwara medical diagnostics centres, check out d township stadium that do host many nigeria football clubs on weekly bases)..... the town nw has shoprite for all, classic radioo stations like Royal fm, unilorin fm and d new one by AIT.......... DON'T FORGET ILORIN is also home of.many lawyers with.different chambers around, the sharia court is.nice too,many beautiful churches in places like gaa akanbi, unity,tanke..... and lastly, i was made to understand ilorin central mosque is the most beautiful in nigeria and may be possibly in west africa self..... what else do u want in a city with stable power supply and almost like 24/7 in places like GRA, ADEWOLE, AIRPORT ROAD, AVIATION SCHOOL,OKE OYI, AGBO OBA, COCA COLA, AND EVEN GANMO...... ILORIN MAKE SENSE MY BROTHER

viczing: The fact that gwoza is not here makes this post null and void

ARE U FROM GWOZA?

Idrismusty97: OP is that the only pic of Ibandon you can dig out? I smell something fishy

lol, thats not intended brother was just showcasing how cheap feeding could be in ibadan ni ooo.......... ofcos ibadan is next in southwest after lagos".......... below are the sites of attractions in ibadan, the mokola fly over, ibadan city centre and uch

micronut: lol, thats not intended brother was just showcasing how cheap feeding could be in ibadan ni ooo.......... ofcos ibadan is next in southwest after lagos".......... below are the sites of attractions in ibadan, the mokola fly over, ibadan city centre and uch

Where you put name before come dey answer Lemomu na? This is more like Ibadan jor!

micronut: ARE U FROM GWOZA?

. Planning to relocate there