
Lagos Real Estate Trends
Ikoyi vs Victoria Island: The Luxury Market Shift
Adeola Bankole22 May 2026 5 min read
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Old Ikoyi is quietly reclaiming the top of the luxury market. Here's what's driving the rebalancing.
After a decade of Victoria Island dominance, Old Ikoyi is once again attracting Lagos' wealthiest residents and tenants.
Lower density, restored colonial parcels and a new wave of boutique high-rises are creating a premium that Victoria Island can no longer match.
Rental yields on prime Ikoyi penthouses now average 7.8% — a notable spread above comparable VI stock.
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