Popular Markets In Lagos
Eko
Market
Also
known as Idumota, Lagos Island or Island Market, this is probably the biggest
market in Lagos. You can literally find anything there if you know your way
around. It’s very popular for cheap fabric, ready-to-wear clothes and household
items. The market is located close to CMS/Marina.
Oyingbo
Market
Oyingbo
is pretty known for fresh foodstuff and food ingredients. The market comes
alive in the morning and that is usually the best time to go there. It is
located close to Yaba and Surulere.
Mile
12
Just
like Oyingbo, Mile 12 is a great market for fresh foodstuff especially fruits
and vegetables. The food items arrive straight from the north in trucks and you
can buy in large quantities and at wholesale prices. The market is located on
the road to Ikorodu, just after Ketu.
Tejuosho/Yaba
Market
While
this market is a bit generalist, it’s popularly known for ready-to-wear
clothes, both new and second-hand. The market is pretty easy to navigate and
move around.
Oshodi
Market
Oshodi
is what you’d call a multi-market because it’s actually many markets in one.
There’s the main Oshodi market where a lot of stuff from curtains to food items
and footwear are sold, there’s Arena where you can buy a lot of items,
including clothes and fashion as well as shoes, foodstuff, fruits and
vegetables amongst others. Then there’s another market by the rail line that’s
devoted to thrift wear.
Ladipo
Market
Ladipo
is easily the biggest auto parts market in West Africa. The market has so many
spare parts that some people say you can even find parts for aeroplanes if you
know where to look.
Whenever
your car develops an issue that needs new parts to fix, this is where your
mechanic probably goes to The market is located on the Oworonshoki-Apapa
Expressway.
Ladipo
market is divided into several parts, including Ogba-Ewu, Promisland, Toyota,
Bakasi and several others.
Computer
Village (Ikeja)
There’s
nobody in Lagos that doesn’t know about computer village. Even people that do
not live in Lagos have heard about it one way or the other. The Computer
Village, Ikeja, is an array of computer devices and accessories that you can
get. What most people don’t know is that you can also get fashion items in the
market, from clothes to bags and shoes.
Kara
Market
If you
have a ceremony, marriage, birthday, anniversary, or religious holiday, and you
need livestock for your celebration, then Kara market is your best bet. It is
the biggest livestock market in Lagos and you can get cows, rams and goats at
great prices.
The
market is located in the outskirts of the state, after Berger.
Aswani
Market
Aswani
Market is known for two things, herbs and winter clothes. The market has a
large collection of second-hand winter clothes and other items you might need
if you plan to leave the country. The market also has a section for used
electronics like fridges and air conditioners. Aswani is located on the same
expressway as Ladipo.
Westminster
This
market is located in Apapa, close to the seaport and is known for used kitchen
utensils and equipment that have been brought from across the ocean.
Lawanson
This
is a very popular market for used home appliances like fridges, ACs, TVs,
Microwaves etc. The items are usually cheap and of very high quality. Some of
them are even close to new and can last for a lifetime.
Honourable
Mentions
Katangua
– For winter clothes like jackets
Volks
– For used utensils and appliances
Somolu
– For printing and designs
Yaba –
For books and musical instruments.
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