A Nigerian lady has sparked widespread reactions on social media after revealing that she broke down in tears when her landlord allegedly increased her annual rent from ₦8 million to ₦14.5 million.
The emotional story, shared in a now-viral video on X (formerly Twitter), has reignited conversations about the rising cost of living and the growing housing crisis in Lagos.
According to the lady, she had already been paying ₦8 million per year, with an additional requirement to pay two years’ rent upfront, alongside other charges. However, she was left devastated after receiving notice that her annual rent had been increased to ₦14.5 million.
Expressing her frustration, she said she had been in tears since learning about the new rent.
“I’ve been crying since yesterday. I was already paying ₦8 million yearly, with two years’ rent upfront and extra charges, before my landlord increased it again.”
She said the situation highlights the economic hardship many Nigerians are currently facing and urged people not to ignore the country’s challenges until they are personally affected.
“Recently, my landlord increased the rent from ₦8 million to ₦14.5 million per year, and I burst into tears. This is why I keep saying people shouldn’t wait until the economy affects them before speaking up because it will eventually affect everyone.”
The lady also questioned what the Lagos State Government is doing to address the continuous rise in housing costs, arguing that many residents are being priced out of the city.
“There is flooding everywhere, and now housing costs are becoming unbearable. What is the Lagos State Government doing about landlords and the rising cost of rent?”
Her video has since attracted mixed reactions online. While many Nigerians sympathized with her and shared similar experiences of steep rent increases, others pointed to inflation, rising construction costs, and the country’s economic situation as factors driving the surge in rental prices.
The incident has once again fueled public debate over the affordability of housing in Lagos, as many residents continue to struggle with rising living expenses.
Watch the video below…
“I have been busy crying since yesterday. In Nigeria, if you don’t wake up with stress and anxiety, people think you’re not okay.
When I first moved to Nigeria, I lived in Ikoyi and paid ₦2.5 million in rent. I later relocated to another apartment where I was paying ₦8 million… pic.twitter.com/Sh6A7MbcC7— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 25, 2026
