Lagosians rely on 10 bustling markets across the city to shop for affordable household essentials ranging from cookware and curtains to electronics and furniture.
LAGOS — In Lagos, one of Africa’s busiest cities, affordability often drives shopping choices, and residents know exactly where to go for household essentials without overspending. From cookware to electronics, these 10 markets stand out as hotspots for cheap finds.
1. Balogun Market, Lagos Island – Known for its maze of lanes offering cookware, fabrics, curtains, and textiles. Negotiation is key for better deals.
2. Idumota/Isale Eko – Ideal for first-time apartment owners with stalls selling utensils, storage containers, and linens, often in bulk.
3. Oyingbo Market, Ebute-Metta – Popular for bulk food items, cleaning supplies, and kitchen utensils at competitive prices.
4. Alaba International Market, Ojo – Lagos’ hub for electronics and second-hand appliances, with on-site repair options.
5. Tejuosho Market, Yaba – A modernised space where shoppers buy affordable curtains, pillows, bedsheets, and small furniture.
6. Computer Village, Ikeja – While best known for gadgets, it also offers affordable small appliances like blenders and fans.
7. Mile 12 Market – Famous for produce but also sells cooking pots, buckets, and storage containers.
8. Oshodi Market – A bustling marketplace offering home décor, small furniture, and curtain accessories at bargain prices.
9. Agege & Ifako Agege Markets – Go-to spots for second-hand furniture, shelves, plasticware, and multipurpose items.
10. Ladipo/Mushin Markets – Known for fabrics, upholstery, DIY supplies, and home improvement fittings.
Beyond affordability, these markets capture the culture and energy of Lagos. As one shopper put it, “With the right bargaining skills and sharp eyes, you can set up your home without spending a fortune.”