The Lagos Life best job on pay is Music: ₦330,000 a week at the top rank. But the best pick depends on your start and how fast you can climb. Here are all 14 careers ranked, with the numbers from the game.
Lagos Life best job: All Careers Ranked by Top Week
| # | Job | Days | Shift | Entry | Top | Top week | Shifts to top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Music | Wed–Sun | 6 PM–midnight | ₦2,700 | ₦66,000 | ₦330,000 | 11 |
| 2 | Content Creator | Mon, Wed, Fri–Sun | 10 AM–4 PM | ₦2,400 | ₦60,000 | ₦300,000 | 11 |
| 3 | Chef | Mon–Sat | 8 AM–4 PM | ₦2,700 | ₦47,000 | ₦282,000 | 8 |
| 4 | Fitness Coach | Mon–Sat | 6 AM–1 PM | ₦2,700 | ₦46,000 | ₦276,000 | 9 |
| 5 | Hairstyling | Mon–Sat | 9 AM–6 PM | ₦2,700 | ₦45,000 | ₦270,000 | 8 |
| 6 | Tech | Mon–Fri | 9 AM–5 PM | ₦3,600 | ₦51,000 | ₦255,000 | 8 |
| 7 | Trading | Mon–Sat | 7 AM–4 PM | ₦3,000 | ₦42,000 | ₦252,000 | 8 |
| 8 | Nursing | Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat | 7 AM–5 PM | ₦3,300 | ₦50,000 | ₦250,000 | 8 |
| 9 | DJ | Thu–Sun | 8 PM–1 AM | ₦3,000 | ₦62,000 | ₦248,000 | 12 |
| 10 | Banking | Mon–Fri | 8 AM–5 PM | ₦4,200 | ₦48,000 | ₦240,000 | 8 |
| 11 | Retail | Mon–Sat | 9 AM–6 PM | ₦2,700 | ₦40,000 | ₦240,000 | 8 |
| 12 | Teaching | Mon–Fri | 8 AM–3 PM | ₦3,000 | ₦42,000 | ₦210,000 | 9 |
| 13 | Event Planning | Wed–Sat | 10 AM–6 PM | ₦2,700 | ₦50,000 | ₦200,000 | 8 |
| 14 | Football | Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | 4 PM–10 PM | ₦2,400 | ₦48,000 | ₦192,000 | 11 |
Shifts to the top assume a steady mood of 50, the normal work style and no quest wins; good quest answers and working hard cut it down.
Lagos Life best job for Each Player
- Safest start: Banking, the best entry pay.
- Highest ceiling: Music, the richest top rank.
- Free days: DJ and Event Planning work four days a week.
- Easy quest wins: Trading.
Pair the job with gigs from the money guide and train its skill with the skills guide.
Lagos Life best job FAQ
What is the highest paying job in Lagos Life?
Music, ₦66,000 a shift at the top.
What job pays most at the start?
Banking, ₦4,200 a shift.
How do I get promoted?
Reach 100 performance at the end of a shift with the career skill at the level the next rank needs.