In total contrast to the way some ‘outsiders’ see African states, there are actually a lot of places in Africa you should see before you pass. In Nigeria, the reporters and media channels blow things out of proportion but come around and let’s show you something different. If you ever find yourself in Nigeria, you shouldn’t leave without visiting these ten cities or else, you just might have missed out on some beautiful places in ‘Naija’.
10. Warri, Delta State
Warri comes first for no particular reason but this place gets more attention and developmental focus than even Asaba (the state capital). Road networks are top notch and the constructions are very organized. Night life is not really okay, but it’s a beautiful place overall.
9. Calabar, Cross River State
This is one of the most lavished and garnished state capitals in Nigeria. It is even touted as the most beautiful city in Nigeria and it is ever springing out newer developments. The landscape is wow, and the organization and security of these city is indeed top notch. Calabar also houses exquisite resorts and executive hotels.
8. Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
People in Uyo would never agree to Calabar being crowned as the most beautiful city in Nigeria, and reasonably so since the road network in Uyo is very planned out without potholes and with solar street lighting system. The landscape is very attractive and it houses some 3-5 star hotels. It also has a multi-billion naira ultra-modern stadium.
7. Owerri, Imo State
Owerrihouses tourist attractions like the Oguta Lake, Ada palm plantation, Mbari cultural and art centre amongst many others. The city is beautiful with good night life and lighting. The landscape is well laid out and the structures are an embellishment to attractive natural elements.
6. Enugu, Enugu State
Enugu’s development has not been stagnant like a few of its counterparts and it’s a very beautiful city with nice topography and attractive structures. The city and the state bear the same name since the developmental attention of the state is focused on Enugu.
5. Port Harcourt, Rivers State
For everyone with a love for aqua life and water fronts, this is one place in Nigeria you must visit. It is called the Garden City for a reason and it’s one of the richest regions in Nigeria. It houses various 2-3 star hotels, bubbly night life and security has greatly improved.
4. Kaduna, Kaduna State
Another city sharing name with its state and a must visit place for people who gets caught up with the culture of the north. Forget the insecurity news, Kaduna still lives a normal day-to-day life and you need to see for yourself to know how beautiful the city really is.
3. Akure, Ondo State
Probably the only carved out state to make the list. Akure is the capital of Ondo state one of the regions who have given nature a space to breathe. It houses various natural attractions, appreciable topography and it redevelopment has been something really noteworthy.
2. Lagos, Lagos State
Make no mistake, Ikeja is the capital of Lagos but talking about one of the smallest states in Nigeria would leave one wondering how it became possible for Lagos to embed such a fine blend between a hectic life and Cool serene life, between ghettoes and highbrow urban areas. Lagos is a beautiful mystery and the most popular city in West Africa.
1. Abuja, F.C.T
This list would be crap if the most pre-planned city is missing from it. FCT’s Abuja is an example of a world class capital state. With a grand master plan for what the city would (must) look like, international shopping centres and 3-5 star hotels, you definitely haven’t seen Nigeria’s beauty if you’ve not been to Abuja.
Comment Text*the most beautiful state in nigeria no one like Abuja FCT impact Abuja is number one follow by lagos lekki tole gate.
Nigerian cities have evolved recently. even a town like Abakalika is gradually taking a city status. But! Do Nigerian Cities actually have a standard city status or its the Nigerian City standard?
This article is super unprofessional and poorly written. “The landscape is wow”?? Not to mention grammatical errors. No way it can be taken seriously.
Abuja might be the most beautiful city Achitecturally but Plateau, Jos is the most beautiful city naturally.
The reason why you might have shoved that fact is because of socio economic and political crisis ravaging the city.
This is a good information but i think the list need to be updated. I think this post was back them in 2016.
Things don change ooo
Thanks you!
Among these, which one is the best for business? thanks for sharing.
Anambra is best in business
believe me as a owner of a farm in this country i never travel without two guards and my team is with me when i am on farm. i am white woman with mission to help the people but i would not recomend any of this country to travel.
then i am white western.
Then go back to wherever you came from if you’re so scared.
None of these cities have 24/7 power supply. So none of them worth international standard of modern city. None of the cities have good road networks and accommodation for all set of people. Not even Abuja or Lagos worth it. Pictures are deceptive. I have had opportunity to visit many of these cities and none has the standard of world class beautiful cities.
Calabar in days of duke is not calabar of today. So calabar should be replace with abakiliki. Pls always check for update before posting, @residingincalabar2019.
Abakiliki needs to sell 50trillion tons of rice to compete in this list.Bro go hug transformer.That place no fit hold better whitey.How many cities fit hold bill gate for africa?Think about it
This article is a very informative thanks for sharing.
Ebonyi state is no 2
make all of u forget o. Lagos na baba, finest jooo.
Kano is the number 1 city in Nigeria
You can’t compare Kano to Lagos….. Check d GDP and stat before you start proclaiming
You are talking of beautiful cities when the whole of Nigeria is being ravaged by poverty, insecurity and blackouts. Abeg say something else.
Nah aboki him be nah,dem fit sub make humans day waka go find grass come give cattle to chop for inside mansion.
Benin city should av been the number 3 on that list n d state didn’t appear at all.. there is no justice with regards to d list
Bros is delta that supposed to be the number 3 .
I have been around abuja nd enugu,imo state nd dicover in development enugu nd imo state is far more beautiful than abuja pls qote me right
Benue state,is more clean and beautiful
All dis are nonsense whether beautiful or not ,what are the benefit the citizen acquire from it?
All dis are nonsense whether beautiful or not ,what are the benefit the citizens acquire from it?
Kabba is one city in nigeria
where dat one day?
That picture for Enugu is an ariel view of Broad Street, Lagos Island, pls admin uodate
LAGOS ISLAND, BANANA LEKKI SURULERE ILUPEJU MARYLAND,G.R.A IKEJA MAGODO PHASE 1&2 AJAAH OBALENDE,CMS,,,,,,OMO ALL STATE DEY LEARN O
Im from Edo state and i have travel alot abuja is the number one why other states are nonsense in Africa i believe Abuja will be top 20 cape town will be number 1 nigerian is smelling no gud roads no street light no electricity guys how many can i count
When u need to relax, just rush down to Enugu City. Clean babes everywhere, unbeatable nightlife, swaggers throwing slags like 2moro no dey. It’s all fun staying in the City of Enugu…I rate it number one.
Lagos has the biggest and best night life in Africa , so if enugu is as interesting as that imaging how Lagos will be
Calabar is the most beautiful city in Nigeria also the most cleanest
e be like say who list dis tin no dey travel oooo becx as i dey here so i don travel to 28 state in nigeria but among dy 28 state is only 4 dat i se say he lok nice nd clean noba 1 is calabar 2 akwa ibom 3 lagos 4 abuja
Guy i believe u na true u talk.owerri is steping up thr game
I have been to places , I recommend Akwa Ibom and cross River as most cleanest states
what about abia state, my land, gods own state?
U guys are talking nonsense IMO state is d best
oh boy dem starch ur eye…. u no dey c ABUJA.
Apart 4rm abuja as a capital no city is finner dan lagos, gov ambode is doing good. Is it to talk abt lekki or haja or even ikeja or island abeg no state reach lagos
Though, I haven’t been to the mentioned states, I think Kano is coming up.
Calabar suppose to be top. Not rating number 9. Anyway i lv my country’
calabar is the most beutiful city in nigeria with low traffic and crime rate is about 10% making it the most peaceful state in nigeria no other city like calabar.believ it or u live it
am from enugu state so enugu z the best state z it a lie
WARRI FOR LIFE,I am Warri my home city has this positive light to the outside world,but to be sincere Benin city supposed to be on this list,I just admired just can’t get enough of that Ring road,King Square roundabout,that place is so beautiful
Benin Keh? nonsense roads, traffic and ugly public vehicles everywhere
aah what is going on every thing we do in this country is not correct, even this list is not correct ah, na wa ooo. government is not correct.
na lie it suppose to be kaduna
I stand to say no to every submission on best city in Nigeria. Not until everyone here go round the country everybody will think his/her state capital is the best. Therefore, fix a date,an airport to meet, food enough for the tour, sure accommodation wherever we go then let us go round Nigeria and come back with results.
i am with you brother
True talk ma broda lets cruze. I need to sample all states. No comment till then.
No job In Nigeria why all dis nonsense
.Y’al shuld try 2 b mute…derez no nyc medical skul in diz GODDAMNED- FORSAKEN country tho.
…aint a hater tho,juz typin’ ma mind hre.
it’s nonsense research Abuja nd Kano ix d best
I don’t know what Warri is doing in this list!
You forgot Abriba the Small London, waoo, what an inconclusive list.
Without Kano city, all the above mentioned is nothing but claptrap and garbage.
I guess u have not travelled out of kano before. U haven’t seen anything. Nano can’t even near cities like Lagos n Imo not to talk of others. Abuja is the best then Lagos next
THIS NONSENSE WHERE IS KATSINA STATE?ABEG GO 4 RESEARCH AND STOP POSTING NONSENSE.KT CAN NOW BE COMPARE WITH LAGOS.
Comot Akure As No 3 Abeg, KaDuNa Suppose To Be
I Love Nigeria My Country Because Everything Is Good About Us
despite some errors the research is OK I really appreciate the effort
Lagos should come first in this list
u ar js sayin ur own ni oo
Where is Benin city and Jos
You don’t know anything about beautiful cities at all,i advise you go for research.
Solomon,
If you have other suggestions kindly state them or give reasons why the cities listed don’t deserve to be listed
NAwa ooh.ojoro non good oh.na calabar be d no 1 for dat list period
I was born and raised in Lagos, I’m from Imo State by origin and I schooled at University of Calabar.
Now I live and work in Abuja and I have also travelled to many cities in Nigeria.
With my experience and also from world class rating, only No.1 (Abuja) and No.2 (Lagos) hold true on this list, other cities were misplaced. I didn’t even see Jos on the list, for real? Look at where Portharcourt was place, Ooo c’mon, Please re-arrange the list from No.3 to No.10.
Thanks.
This list is crap, try as much as possible to delete this post plz, bcus is nonsense. U dont even know where to fix calabar in ur list and normally calabar should have top the list and not to be rated as no 9.