Lagos Life Guide
Make a living, explore the city and find your people in Eliy’s multiplayer life simulation — with a guide that gets you from your first danfo ride to Quilox shares, before Baba Landlord knocks on Saturday.
What is Lagos Life?
Lagos Life is a free, Sims-style multiplayer life simulation by Nigerian developer Shalom Rayhamen (Eliy), played entirely in your browser at lagoslife.app. Think The Sims, but instead of a quiet suburb you get danfo buses, NEPA power cuts, amala at Shitta, a landlord who knows exactly what day it is, and a whole city of real players living their own stories at the same time as you.
It exploded in early October 2026 — over a million players in three days — because it needs no download: you tap a link on your phone and you’re in the city. You keep six needs topped up (hunger, energy, hygiene, bladder, fun, social), work shifts, climb the money ladder, and pay rent every Saturday.
Start with your next move
Your first day in Lagos
From first sign-in to your first city stop — plus the birth lottery and the week-one survival plan.
Stop 02Jobs & pay
The careers that pay most, which skill each one uses, and the smartest first job.
Stop 03Make money
The money ladder from recharge kiosk to Quilox shares — costs, paybacks and the catch.
Stop 04Map & places
Find your way around the lagoon, open a venue, and decide where to go next.
You don’t choose your start
The server rolls the dice — and there is no reroll button. Three starts, three very different first weeks.
Lekki flat, Daddy’s Prado, branch-manager job.
Daddy’s Toyota Prado — but you learn every skill at the normal rate.
Microfinance loan, a face-me-I-face-you room, a weekly repayment.
Learns every skill 25% faster — skills unlock promotions.
Same loan, but a Yaba self-contain and a higher rent.
Learns every skill 25% faster — skills unlock promotions.
A hall bed, a tiny allowance, and a degree that pays off later.
Learns every skill 25% faster — the degree pays off later.
Do the maths before you spend
From kiosk to Quilox shares
Four things to know before you play
Lagos Life FAQ
What is Lagos Life?
Lagos Life is a free, multiplayer life simulation set in Lagos, Nigeria. You create a character, rent a home, work shifts, make friends and hang out at real Lagos landmarks — with thousands of other players in one shared city. It plays entirely in a web browser.
Is Lagos Life free to play?
Yes. You can register, choose a home and play for free. Optional in-game naira top-ups are available, but you cannot withdraw game money for real cash. It is rated 18+.
Is there an app or APK?
No. Lagos Life runs in the browser at lagoslife.app. There is no Play Store or App Store version. On a phone you can add it to your home screen so it opens like an app.
What is the best job for beginners?
Banking is a strong first pick: it pays ₦11,600 a shift at level 1 and needs no skill to apply. If you want free days for side gigs, DJ only has four short night shifts a week.