Where do government and public affairs occupiers lease office space in Lagos?

Most cluster in Lekki Phase 1 / VI Extension. Rent runs ~80000 NGN/sqft ($60 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do government and public affairs occupiers run in Lagos?

Typically high-end at $430000–640000/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a government and public affairs occupier plan in Lagos?

Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the government and public affairs vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 813, 541820.

What is the talent index in Lagos?

74/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Government and public affairs occupiers in Lagos typically cluster in Lekki Phase 1 / VI Extension, plan ~240 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($430000–640000/sqft), and pay around 80000 NGN/sqft ($60 USD) on Class A.

Preferred submarket: Lekki Phase 1 / VI Extension.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($430000–640000/sqft).
Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 80000 NGN/sqft ($60 USD).
Typical lease: 2 years with 4 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Lagos: 74/100.

Government and public affairs office space in Lagos

Government and public affairs occupiers in Lagos typically cluster in Lekki Phase 1 / VI Extension, plan ~240 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out">fit-out ($430000–640000/sqft), and pay around 80000 NGN/sqft ($60 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

Preferred submarket: Lekki Phase 1 / VI Extension.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($430000–640000/sqft).
Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 80000 NGN/sqft ($60 USD).
Typical lease: 2 years with 4 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Lagos: 74/100.

Where they cluster

Government and public affairs occupiers in Lagos typically anchor in Lekki Phase 1 / VI Extension. Tech, fintech, multinational corporate, professional services.

What they pay

Class A rent in Lagos runs 80000 NGN/sqft ($60 USD) on a 2-year lease with 4 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical government and public affairs fit-out targets high-end specification at $430000–640000/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 240 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount public office in Lagos typically targets 24,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Lobbying and public-affairs teams cluster near legislative anchors; long-duration leases and conservative concession packages are normal. Deep banking, oil and gas, fintech, and creative talent. Strong English-language professional base. Strong feed from University of Lagos, Lagos Business School, and Covenant University. Nigeria's tech ecosystem (Flutterwave, Paystack, Andela) anchors deep talent.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 30%. USD-pegged or naira leases (USD common for international tenants). 2-3 year terms standard with renewal options. Often payable annually or 6-monthly in advance. Free rent of 3-6 months on a 3-year deal.

Key facts

city	Lagos
industry	Government and public affairs
naics	813, 541820
preferredSubmarket	Lekki Phase 1 / VI Extension
preferredFitoutSpec	High-end
fitoutBand	$430000–640000/sqft
sqftPerSeat	240
classARentLocal	80000 NGN/sqft/yr
classARentUsd	$60/sqft/yr
vacancyPct	17.6%
typicalLeaseYears	2
typicalRentFreeMonths	4
talentIndex	74
corporateTaxPct	30%

Frequently asked questions

Where do government and public affairs occupiers lease office space in Lagos?: Most cluster in Lekki Phase 1 / VI Extension. Rent runs ~80000 NGN/sqft ($60 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do government and public affairs occupiers run in Lagos?: Typically high-end at $430000–640000/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a government and public affairs occupier plan in Lagos?: Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the government and public affairs vertical?: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 813, 541820.
What is the talent index in Lagos?: 74/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
JLL Office Insight — JLL
Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
Savills World Research — Savills
Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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