Lagos, a premier metropolitan city in Nigeria, is known to have two divisions: the mainland and the island. The mainland which is known as the older of the two divisions has over time been slammed in favour of the island, which is regarded as the more sophisticated of the two destinations. Jumia Travel, however, has 6 reasons everyone should disregard the criticisms and move to the mainland which actually is a fascinating medley of old and new and is worth a visit or a lifetime.

You can eat really, really well for practically nothing
Food –fresh, processed or cooked- is super affordable on the mainland compared to the island. Despite recent economic hardships, it is easy to eat a hearty traditional meal for about NGN 200 (50cents) in neighborhood eateries known as Bukkas/Mamaputs. Food is taken very seriously on the mainland and even fancy restaurants are much cheaper than in on the island.
Plethora of local markets
While most of Lagos Island has succumbed to boutiques, malls, and megastores, the mainland is still filled with local markets where visitors and locals can buy a variety of commodities and items at affordable rates, even enjoying opportunities of haggling. Foods are fresh and there are various local options as regards products brands.


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