After the 2020 pandemic, we saw a global surge in remote workers. Nigeria wasn’t exempt from this trend, as many companies have begun to adopt a remote and hybrid work style.

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It’s, therefore, not surprising that there has been a notable increase in coworking spaces across the country. Lagos, known to be Nigeria’s leading tech city, is now home to several coworking spaces where remote workers, freelancers, and creatives can work comfortably.

In this post, we’ll curate a list of some great coworking spaces in Lagos.

But first, the benefits of working in a coworking space include:

1. Improved productivity: working in a coworking space helps eliminate the distractions in your home by providing you with a more professional and focused environment. Coworking spaces are often different from traditional workspaces as they’re intentionally designed with elements like natural lighting and ambient music to help you feel more relaxed and inspired.
2. Stable internet: for remote workers, having good internet connectivity is crucial. Most coworking spaces offer fast and reliable wireless internet, ensuring you can work efficiently and smoothly without experiencing internet lags or interruptions.
3. Reduced loneliness: one major disadvantage of remote work is social isolation. This, unfortunately, quickly leads to burnout, loneliness, and anxiety. However, coworking spaces create an environment where you can connect and interact with other professionals, which could eventually lead to you building meaningful friendships and relationships.

What are some of the best coworking spaces in Lagos?

Workstation:

This is a popular coworking space located on Victoria Island. It’s available every day, including weekends, from 9 am to 5 pm, and it's adequately equipped to cater to the needs of remote workers, creatives, freelancers, and even companies. Its fast internet, hot desks, meeting and conference rooms, fixed desks, and work booths give you a seamless and more comfortable working experience.

Workstation has different subscription plans with benefits, but the pricing plan can also be customized to fit your needs.‍

Leadspace:

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Leadspace is another excellent coworking space for entrepreneurs, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses. It’s located in Alagomeji, Yaba, and operates Monday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm. Leadspace provides an environment that will help you stay productive and comes with complimentary coffee! A major advantage of this coworking space is that it offers one of the most affordable and varied plans.

HubOne:

This tech-themed coworking space in Yaba was launched by First City Monument Bank (FCMB) in 2019 for tech startups. It was designed to be an affordable and conducive environment for collaboration and sharing ideas.

HubOne offers its members furnished office spaces, fast and uninterrupted internet access, a business address and private mailbox, capacity-building programs, and networking opportunities with investors. To gain access to this coworking space, you’d need to contact them via their website and follow the steps for qualification.

989 Workspaces:

989 Workspaces, located in Victoria Island and Lekki, is a place where freelancers, entrepreneurs, and startups can work comfortably while networking. Pricing at this coworking station varies depending on location and services offered, but they have monthly packages with different benefits, such as access to networking events, discounts on food and drinks, and exclusive access to specific office spaces.

360Creative Hub:

Coworking spaces aren’t just for freelancers or tech enthusiasts. The 360Creative Hub, located in Surulere and Oniru, is Lagos’ first fashion coworking space. It’s where fashion designers and entrepreneurs can work, create and collaborate.

It has everything from sewing machines to design rooms, photo studios, meeting rooms, and other state-of-the-art sewing equipment. At the Surulere hub, you can choose from daily, 10-day, and monthly packages, while access to the Oniru hub requires pre-booking.

Wrapping up

Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, creative, tech enthusiast, or digital nomad, it’s essential that the coworking space you decide to work from suits your working style. Finding the right place can give you the blend of resources and inspiration to improve your productivity and open up opportunities for networking and growth.

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