Companies view the safety of their foreign staff as a priority. Most expats live in secure compounds with access control and good security features. Be cautious of your surroundings and avoid places which may seem unsafe or suspicious.

Mobile phone services are plentiful, cheap and reliable. South African based operator MTN operates the largest cell phone network. and offers good value and great coverage.

It’s good to contact your travel agency so that they can help you in the cancellation so they can handle the procedures with other relevant airlines. Penalty charges may apply during the cancellation and sometimes you are not entitled to a refund. For this reason, it's recommended that you purchase travel insurance. Buy a ticket and have a chance to visit Lagos. Buy an online ticket or a paper ticket for your ticket.

The most reliable, clean, and safe way to get around is by Uber or by taxi—but the latter aren’t cheap. Many visitors get a pre-arranged driver. Other options are the danfo: the ubiquitous black-and-yellow Volkswagen buses that cover nearly the entire city. Typically, they seat 16–22 people—or however many the driver wants to pack in. There is also the local version of the tuk-tuk, the keke marwa—the rickshaws named after Colonel Buba Marwa, a former state governor who introduced them to Lagos roads. But you should know that they are probably the most reviled vehicles on Lagos roads. Other drivers hate them because they drive too slowly and often hit other cars as they slip between traffic.