Lagos Life questions, answered

Yes, it's free to start in your browser. There are optional in-game purchases.

Not in any app store. It runs in your browser, and you can add it to your home screen so it opens like an app.

No. The in-game naira is virtual and can't be turned into real cash, whether you earned it or bought it.

Nigerian developer Shalom Rayhamen, under the studio name Eliy. Some outlets report her surname as Mathew. She was inspired by The Sims 3 and the Nigerian browser game Lagos Run.

Yes. It was first introduced as Lagos Life Sims, so people search for both names.

18 or older, according to the game's terms.

Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.

No. Your starting life is assigned, and players report there's no reroll.

Weekly. Players report it's due on Saturday.

Open it in Chrome or Safari rather than the in-app browser inside TikTok, X or Instagram. iPhones need iOS 16.4 or newer. Heavy traffic at peak times can also slow it down.

Yes. Players report a weekly income tax: the first ₦1,000,000 you earn from pay each week is tax-free, then 20%, 40% and 45% bands kick in. Most players never reach the first band. See our income tax guide.

Stand in the weekly election and win the most votes. Players report a candidacy fee of about ₦50,000 and voting in person at a polling unit. See our governor election guide.

Travel by intercity bus, night bus or flight from inside the game. Fares aren't published, so check the price before you book. See our Abuja and Port Harcourt guide.

The game announced 7 million players within 10 days of its 1 October 2026 launch, with more than 36 million visits.

Yes. Developers can build games that appear in the in-game Games app and reportedly keep 70% of each sale. Details are at lagoslife.app/developers.

No. Gidi Guide is an independent fan guide and isn't affiliated with Lagos Life or its developer.