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Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos

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Ojuelegba

Flats in Ojuelegba rent for about ₦4 million a year and sell for about ₦110 million. 31 properties are listed now.

Part of the Surulere area guide Prices updated 5 Oct 2026
Browse 31 listings in Ojuelegba
Active listings 31 Available in Ojuelegba
Median rent (flats) /yr ₦4M Q4 2026 figures for Surulere
Median sale (flats) ₦110M Q4 2026 figures for Surulere
Estate agents 15 Listing in Ojuelegba

Ojuelegba at a glance

Prices updated
5 Oct 2026

Have you ever wondered why so many musicians use Ojuelegba as a theme in their work, a suburb in the Surulere Local Government Area? It is famous for being one of Lagos' busiest and most congested locations.

This part of the Lagos mainland is well-known and has been the subject of many stories and folktales. Near the highways, the neighbourhood is densely populated and has a wide range of buildings, including businesses, homes, and offices. Ojuelegba, which used to be called Ojubo-Elegbara, connects Apapa Wharf to Ikorodu, Agege, Surulere, Yaba, and Mushin. It was once called Ojubo-Elegbara.

Ojuelegba, Lagos
Ojuelegba. Photo Credit:ArtbyOye, Instagram page

Table of contents

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What's inside this guide

01 Interesting Facts Ojuelegba used to be a forest and shrine where Eshu Elegba was worshipped. The villagers bowed down to the Esu god beneath what is now the Ojuelegba bridge. Also, many musical works, like Fela's album "Confusion," Wizkid's single "Ojuelegba," and Oritse Femi's single "Double Wahala," have shown what life is like in Ojuelegba. So, Ojuelegba becomes known as a place where a lot of famous people were born, lived, or still live, or are closely connected to or around the city in other ways. You can board a bus from Ojuelegba to any location in Lagos, which makes it a significant transit hub. 02 Leisure and Shopping Shopping complexes, malls, and retail centres can be found on every street and corner in Ojuelegba. Along Ojuelegba Road, there is the Tejuosho Shopping Centre as well as the All Saints Shopping Centre. There are a lot of bookshops in Ojuelegba where you can get used international books for less money. In Ojuelegba, you can find one of the largest markets for arts and crafts supplies like drawing boards, painting knives, and kneaded erasers. 03 Popular Estates This area has residential apartments. Some are new and more modern, and others are older, but in Ojuelegba, it's more common to locate streets than estates. There are many sturdy buildings throughout the local streets. Clegg Street, Ayilara Street, Funsho Williams, Mabor Street, Akintan Street, Ibidun Street, Karimu Street, Apena Street, Shifawu Street, and Nathan Street are among the streets we have. Property for Rent in Ojuelegba Surulere, Lagos, costs around 700,000 nairas on average. 04 Day Life Imagine not having a place to cool yourself at any hour of the day if you live in the raucous, nonstop Ojuelegba. One positive of Ojuelegba is that there are plenty of places to unwind. You can either go to a "mama put, " where most hawkers and commercial drivers congregate, asking for a portion of food they can afford and likely having the option of eating a scrumptious meal without meat, or you can walk into any fast food restaurant to refuel, escape the surrounding noise, and bounce back because Ojuelegba rarely has downtime. Unique Restaurant, Iya Toyin Restaurant, Chicken Republic, and E; J Fast Food are a few locations to check out. 05 Night Life Ojuelegba never goes to sleep. It is an area where activities happen around the clock. In the 80s and 90s, Ojuelegba was popular for its lively nightlife and is still popular. It has a number of nightclubs, lounges, and bars where one can unwind at the end of a hectic day. Additionally, because it's a bus station, there are numerous travellers at night, boarding buses to different destinations in the East, West, South, and North, and even to neighbouring countries in the sub-West African region. Some of the places where you can chill at night in Ojuelegba include The Switch nightclub, Toscana bar, Chike bar, Adu bar, Suncity hotel, Eagle club, Nightlife bar and lounge, etc. 06 Schools Ojuelegba has conventional schools that offer a well-rounded education and prepare students to handle the challenges of university life, but they also play a special role in preparing children today for a prosperous tomorrow. If private schools are out of your price range, you can find government institutions. For children whose parents are busy working, they also offer a regular creche and preparatory school. The Happychild Creche Preparatory Foundation, Sesame Kiddies Nursery; Primary School, Great Unique School, Ims Computer Training School, and Broadway International School are just a few examples of the educational institutions available. 07 Real Estate What it costs to live in Ojuelegba today 08 Questions Questions about Ojuelegba, answered

INTERESTING FACTS

Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts in Ojuelegba
Ojuelegba Shrine. Photo Credit: Wikimedia

Formerly a woodland and temple where Eshu Elegbua or Legba was worshipped, the region is today known as Ojuelegba. The community worshipped the Esu deity known as Láàlu ogiri k. This deity was in charge of maintaining law and order. The shrine, which used to be south of the Ojuelegba roundabout and now says "Oju-Ibo Elegba" (which has been shortened to "Ojuelegba"), is still at the famous Ojuelegba Underbridge.

Another important thing about Ojuelegba is that it is a place where undiscovered talent can grow. Among the famous people that call Ojuelegba home, Fela Kuti and Wizkid stand out. They wrote a song in honour of Ojuelegba, the neighbourhood that helped them get started and moulded them into the people they are now.

From Ojuelegba, you can get to all of Lagos State's districts, which is another interesting thing about the area. Ojuelegba is referred to as the transportation hub of Lagos State because from there, buses that go anywhere in Lagos may be boarded without having to worry about finding alternate routes.

LEISURE AND SHOPPING

Leisure and Shopping

Leisure and Shopping in Ojuelegba
Tejuosho shopping complex. Photo Credit: Hotel.ng

The ultra-modern Tejuosho Market is located on the Ojuelegba-Itire Road in Yaba. The complex is a few kilometres away from the Ojuelegba Underbridge. There are approximately 2,383 lock-up stores and 1,251 K-clamps in the complex's huge, two-phase, four-story building. Over 600 cars can fit in the complex's parking slots. The facility also houses banks and accompanying food courts. The complex also includes a creche, two ramps for the physically handicapped, eight lifts, two escalators, and a fire station with equipment. Basic services, including a consistent supply of water and power, are also present.

You can purchase clothing and accessories at the All Saints Shopping Centre. They market clothing for both men and women. They are renowned for their ethics and professionalism. It is the ideal location to purchase your clothing and accessories.

A premier provider of fine art, graphics, craft, and architectural materials, AB Stationery and Art Materials Ventures is the ideal location to get your art supplies. In their store, they also offer books, newspapers, and stationery. They have a reputation for selling unique things at reasonable prices.

POPULAR ESTATES

Popular Estates

Popular Estates in Ojuelegba
Clegg street. Photo Credit: VYmaps.com

Because Ojuelegba is so small and has so many people, there are no estates there. Instead, the streets are lined with houses, some of which are built to modern standards. There are many sturdy buildings on Clegg Street where one can easily get an apartment. Depending on your budget, you can rent a one-bedroom flat, a two-bedroom apartment, or even more at Clegg Street.

Another well-known street is Nathan Street, which is calm and serene and conveniently close to both the Island and other parts of the mainland. Compared to other parts of Ojuelegba, Nathan Street has a lot of contemporary buildings.

On Karimu Street, you can also find affordable, comfortable apartments for rent. Although old, the houses in the street are remarkably sturdy. Karimu Street ought to be your best bet if you're searching to rent an apartment in a peaceful portion of Ojuelegba.

DAY LIFE

Day Life

Day Life in Ojuelegba
Chicken Republic. Photo Credit: google photos

Once you eat at any restaurant with the prefix "Iya," you will have no choice but to order more, and Iya Toyin is no exception. Iya Toyin Restaurant offers a wide selection of meals at competitive prices. The restaurant maintains exceptional hygiene, which is another reason why there is always a steady flow of guests.

Also, there is Unique Restaurant, which, as its name suggests, is a place where you can relax with a dish of amala and ewedu or a plate of hot onugbu soup and a drink of your choice after arguing with a stubborn conductor at the Ojuelegba Underbridge or just to get away from the constant honking of horns. It is located in a quiet neighbourhood in Ojuelegba, and its services are sufficient.

Chicken Republic is another option. Without a doubt, Chicken Republic has saved many lives. In a place like Ojuelegba, entering a cosy restaurant with air conditioning on and sitting down to a 500-naira lunch is pure ecstasy. People often inquire as to why people flock there because of the comfort it offers.

NIGHT LIFE

Night Life

Night Life in Ojuelegba
The Switch Nightclub. Photo Credit: Google photos

After the day's activities have come to a close in the evening, so many bars and lounges spring to life. The Switch nightclub is one of the best places to unwind at the end of the day. The club is safe and peacefully located. It's a great place to start your night and meet new people.

The Suncity Hotel offers a bar and a lounge as well. The bar has a wide range of alcoholic drinks, drinks without alcohol, and soft drinks. It guarantees 24-hour electricity and provides free, adequate parking for guests with moving vehicles.

Additionally, the Eagle Club is present in Ojuelegba. Eagle Club is a social and recreational club that includes, but is not limited to, a football field, a squash court, a bar and lounge, an Eagle Club gym, and a Chinese restaurant.

In general, Ojuelegba offers a fun nightlife. The place is always awake. Because the area is open 24 hours a day, it is possible to find hot pounded yam and egusi in the streets of Ojuelegba at 3 a.m.

SCHOOLS

Schools

Schools in Ojuelegba
Broadway International School. Photo Credit: Babymigo, website page

Infants between the ages of one and six are cared for at the Happychild Creche Preparatory Foundation under the supervision of a qualified teacher or nanny. Children can play, learn, and grow in a safe and supportive environment at the school, and the creche is in a quiet place.

Sesame Kiddies Nursery and Primary School is another option. Its goal is to help every student reach their full potential while promoting a learning culture. The institution cultivates in students a commitment to lifelong learning as well as high morals and values.

Moreso, in order to promote national harmony and raise the level of education in Nigeria, the Broadway International School, a creche, nursery, and primary school, was founded. The school's reputation for excellence, class, and integrity is referred to as Broadway, which means to extend the way of intellectual, social, and moral standards.

Real Estate

Real estate

Do you want to know how much it would cost to live in Ojuelegba? Here are the median asking prices from our quarterly market report.

Short lets ₦85K per night Q4 2026 figures for Surulere No change since Q3 2026 See 6 short lets
Flats for rent ₦4M /yr Q4 2026 figures for Surulere Down 11% since Q3 2026 See 4 flats for rent
Houses for rent ₦15M /yr Q4 2026 figures for Surulere No change since Q3 2026 See 1 house for rent
Flats for sale ₦110M Q4 2026 figures for Surulere No change since Q3 2026
Houses for sale ₦330M Q4 2026 figures for Surulere No change since Q3 2026 See 14 houses for sale

How busy is the Surulere market?

Renting

  • 28 searches for every home to rent
  • Most renters search up to ₦3.8 million a year
  • Hardest to find: 2-bedroom homes

Buying

  • 3 searches for every home for sale
  • Most buyers search up to ₦168.6 million
  • Hardest to find: 3-bedroom homes

Based on searches from 17 Sep to 10 Oct 2026.

Some available property in Ojuelegba

Studio Apartment
Premium
12
₦80,000

Self contain (single rooms) short let

Studio Apartment

Xl Orion Studio Apartment Facilities include: 24 hrs light ⁠Fast internet connection Smart TVs in all rooms Netflix / Amazon Prime / Dstv En-suite Rooms Smart Door lock High Quality Orthopaedic Beds Clean water system High Speed Internet connection ⁠In house laundry service

Rotimi Street, Off Nathan Road, Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos
1 1
ST. Alice Homes and Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartment
Premium
19
₦110,000

Flat / apartment short let

1 Bedroom Apartment

Xl Stardust 1 Bedroom Apartment Facilities include: 24 hrs light Balcony view ⁠Fast internet connection Smart TVs in all rooms Netflix / Amazon Prime / Dstv En-suite Rooms Smart Door lock High Quality Orthopaedic Beds Clean water system Inbuilt Speakers High Speed Internet connection ⁠In house laundry service

Rotimi Street, Off Nathan Road, Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos
1 1 1
ST. Alice Homes and Apartments
XL Cosmos 2 Bedroom Apartment
Premium
25
₦140,000

Flat / apartment short let

XL Cosmos 2 Bedroom Apartment

Xl Cosmos 2 Bedroom Apartment Facilities include: 24 hrs light Smart TVs in all rooms Netflix / Amazon Prime / Dstv En-suite Rooms Smart Door lock High Quality Orthopaedic Beds Clean water system Inbuilt Speakers High Speed Internet connection

Rotimi Street, Off Nathan Road, Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos
2 2 2
ST. Alice Homes and Apartments
Premium
₦6,000,000

Flat / apartment for rent

Nice and Well Finished 2 Bedroom Flat

Nice and well finished 2bedroom flat for rent in Surulere Lagos with all round tiled floors, all the rooms en suite, pop ceiling finishing, kitchen cabinet, water and parking space in a good and accessible environment

Off Ishaga Road, Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos
2 2 3 1
Hairways Resources Company Nigeria
Premium
₦3,000,000

Mini flat (room and parlour) for rent

Newly Built and Well Finished Miniflat

Nice built and well finished Miniflat for rent in Surulere Lagos with all round tiled floors, pop ceiling finishing, water and parking space in a good and accessible environment

Off Ojuelegba Road, Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos
1 1 2 1
Hairways Resources Company Nigeria

Questions about Ojuelegba

How much is rent in Ojuelegba?

Flats rent for about ₦4 million a year and houses for about ₦15 million a year, based on Q4 2026 figures for Surulere.

How much does a house cost in Ojuelegba?

Houses for sale ask about ₦330 million and flats about ₦110 million, based on Q4 2026 figures for Surulere.