Lagos Beats Dubai, Beijing, Others, Ranks 19th Best City to Live

By Zekeri Idakwo

Lagos has ranked 19th out of 50 best cities to live in across the world, according to a 2024 ranking by Time Out Magazine.

“With its vibrant nightlife, growing arts scene, and stunning beaches, Lagos is quickly becoming one of the world’s hottest tourist destinations,” the Magazine editors said.

According to the ranking, Lagos beat Dubai, Beijing, Glasgow, Miami, Melbourne and many other highly rated cities.

 

The Full Ranking

1. New York City, US

2. Cape Town, South Africa

3. Berlin, Germany

4. London, UK

5. Madrid, Spain

6. Mexico City, Mexico

7. Liverpool, UK.

8. Tokyo, Japan

9. Rome, Italy

10. Porto, Portugal

11. Paris, France

12. Mumbai, India

13. Lisbon, Portugal

14. Chicago, US

15. Manchester, UK

16. São Paulo, Brazil

17. Los Angeles, US

18. Amsterdam, The Netherlands

19. #LAGOS, Nigeria

20. Melbourne, Australia

21. Naples, Italy

22. Singapore

23. Miami, US

24. Bangkok, Thailand

25. Lima, Peru

25. Budapest, Hungary

27. Beijing, China

28. Dubai, UAE

29. Montreal, Canada

30. Glasgow, UK

31. Sydney, Australia

32. Bueno Aires, Argentina

33. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

34. Manila, Philippines

35. Seoul, South Korea

36. Hanoi, Vietnam

37. San Francisco, US

38. Barcelona, Spain

39. Abu Dhabi, UAE

40. New Orleans, US

41. Philadelphia, US

42. Austin, US

43. Boston, US

44. Accra, Ghana

45. Marseille, France

46. Taipei, Taiwan

47. Istanbul, Turkey

48. Osaka, Japan

49. Hong Kong, China

50. Vancouver, Canada