Co-working is an arrangement in which workers for different companies share an office space. It allows cost savings and convenience through the use of common infrastructures, such as equipment, utilities and receptionist and custodial services, and in some cases refreshments and parcel acceptance services.

The first co-working spaces began appearing in the early 2000s. They attracted mostly self-employed freelancers and web entrepreneurs searching for an alternative to working from coffee shops, business centers, and home offices. Since then, co-working has become a global phenomenon, and co-working spaces themselves have evolved to keep up with the changing ways we work. Today, they’re used by everyone from individuals working remotely to entire corporate teams.

Co-working spaces are a way for growing businesses to expand into new areas and access fresh talent pools without taking on the risk of a long-term lease. They’re a convenient space for newly remote workers to continue to meet and collaborate with colleagues without having to travel too far.

In Nigeria it is becoming bigger as service in that space is yet to be optimized the likes of Regus, Emerald Zone, Workstation etc have become known spaces. I have used Emerald Zone work space in Ikeja several time and I will always recommend it. The ambience is serene and the internet is provided by Fibre one which makes it very steady.