Ranked 19th in 2024, Lagos outshines Dubai, Miami, and Glasgow, establishing itself as superior city

According to Time Out, Lagos has been recognized as the 19th best city to visit globally. This ranking was based on a survey conducted among over 20,000 city residents worldwide, in collaboration with Time Out’s network of editors.

The criteria used to evaluate the cities included factors such as the quality and affordability of food, cultural offerings, nightlife, the overall atmosphere of the city, community spirit, access to green spaces, historic sites, and more.

Time Out also collaborated with Potentia Insight, a research company, to ensure the survey’s credibility.

Among African cities, only Cape Town, Lagos, and Accra made it onto the list. Additionally, in the Brand Finance City Index of 2023, Lagos was ranked as the fifth most desirable African city for living, working, and investing.

The report also mentioned that Lagos and Nairobi were ranked below Cape Town, Cairo, Johannesburg, and Casablanca.

1. New York City, United States
2. Cape Town, South Africa
3. Berlin, Germany
4. London, United Kingdom
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
26. Budapest, Hungary
27. Beijing, China
28. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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