Makoko is an informal settlement across the 3rd Mainland Bridge located on the coast of mainland Lagos, Nigeria. A third of the community is built on stilts along the lagoon and the rest is on the …

Jul 24, 2025 · Makoko in Lagos is considered one of the most unusual and at the same time most discussed districts in West Africa. Built on stilts above the waters of the Lagos Lagoon, …

The capital of Nigeria, Lagos, is home to a remarkable yet starkly contrasting community known as Makoko - a floating slum that vividly embodies both the resilience of the human spirit and the...

May 5, 2023 · What started as makeshift fishermen's housing has grown into a massive, floating community. Makoko is located on the coast of mainland Lagos, and is considered an …

May 26, 2025 · Nestled along the fringes of Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling metropolis, lies Makoko—a vibrant yet challenging community often referred to as a floating slum.

Apr 16, 2025 · Makoko Floating School is a floating school made out of sustainable and alternative structures, which can help communities get used to an aquatic lifestyle with ease. …

Makoko is a slum community living in wooden buildings on stilts over the water of Lagos Lagoon in Nigeria. Canoes are the residents’ primary means of transportation.

Nestled along the coastal fringes of Nigeria, Makoko stands as a testament to the resilience and endurance of its people. Founded in the late 19th century, this vibrant community originated as …

May 13, 2025 · But tucked away on the edge of Lagos Lagoon is a place many have heard about but few have explored -Makoko, Nigeria’s famous floating community. Makoko is often …

Makoko; a renowned Lagos slum with makeshift building constructed with planks and partially corrugated iron sheets on top of a rather stagnant river as its hallmark of life.