There are 14 Lagos Life jobs to choose from, each tied to one place on the map, with five ranks and its own work days. Pay below is per shift before the 15% quest bonus, read from the game's code. For a ranked pick, see the best job in Lagos Life; for side income, every way to make money.
All Lagos Life jobs Compared
| Job | Workplace | Days | Shift | Entry pay | Top pay | Top week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | New Afrika Shrine | Wed–Sun | 6 PM–midnight | ₦2,700 | ₦66,000 | ₦330,000 |
| DJ | Quilox | Thu–Sun | 8 PM–1 AM | ₦3,000 | ₦62,000 | ₦248,000 |
| Content Creator | Lekki Conservation Centre | Mon, Wed, Fri–Sun | 10 AM–4 PM | ₦2,400 | ₦60,000 | ₦300,000 |
| Tech | CcHub | Mon–Fri | 9 AM–5 PM | ₦3,600 | ₦51,000 | ₦255,000 |
| Nursing | General Hospital | Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat | 7 AM–5 PM | ₦3,300 | ₦50,000 | ₦250,000 |
| Event Planning | Freedom Park | Wed–Sat | 10 AM–6 PM | ₦2,700 | ₦50,000 | ₦200,000 |
| Banking | Marina Towers | Mon–Fri | 8 AM–5 PM | ₦4,200 | ₦48,000 | ₦240,000 |
| Football | Oga Sunday Viewing Centre | Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | 4 PM–10 PM | ₦2,400 | ₦48,000 | ₦192,000 |
| Chef | Amala Shitta | Mon–Sat | 8 AM–4 PM | ₦2,700 | ₦47,000 | ₦282,000 |
| Fitness Coach | i-Fitness | Mon–Sat | 6 AM–1 PM | ₦2,700 | ₦46,000 | ₦276,000 |
| Hairstyling | Mama Bisi's Salon | Mon–Sat | 9 AM–6 PM | ₦2,700 | ₦45,000 | ₦270,000 |
| Trading | Balogun Market | Mon–Sat | 7 AM–4 PM | ₦3,000 | ₦42,000 | ₦252,000 |
| Teaching | The Library | Mon–Fri | 8 AM–3 PM | ₦3,000 | ₦42,000 | ₦210,000 |
| Retail | The Palms | Mon–Sat | 9 AM–6 PM | ₦2,700 | ₦40,000 | ₦240,000 |
Shifts last about one real hour. You can only go to work on a work day between 6 AM and 10 PM, once a day, and the trip costs ₦150 with no travel time. Promotions need performance 100 at the end of a shift and the career skill at 1, 3, 5, 7 for ranks two to five.
Office Quests Every Lagos Life Job Gets
| Quest | Answer | Odds | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEPA took light at the office | Keep working with phone torch | 75% | +4 |
| Gist in the dark | Always | -1 | |
| Oga is walking past your desk | Look very busy | 55% | +6 |
| Greet him properly | 75% | +3 | |
| Your phone won't stop buzzing | Check it quickly | Always | -2 |
| Silence it and focus | Always | +3 | |
| Nature is calling | Go now | Always | 0 |
| Hold it, finish this first | Always | +2 | |
| Someone brought chin-chin | Grab a handful | Always | 0 |
| Stay on your diet | Always | +1 |
Win four quests in one shift for the 15% Employee of the Shift bonus. The safe answers above add performance every time.
Lagos Life Work Styles
| Style | Performance per game hour | Energy | Fun | Social |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do Your Work | 2.9 | -5 | -5 | +1 |
| Work Like Jaguda | 6.1 | -9 | -9 | +1 |
| Gist with Colleagues | 2.3 | -5 | -1 | +14 |
| Suck Up to Oga | 4.3 | -5 | -5 | +5 |
| Take Am Easy | 0.5 | -1 | 2 | +1 |
Working hard is the fastest way up but drains energy and fun almost twice as fast. Gisting with colleagues fills Social instead. Read more in the skills guide.
Lagos Life jobs FAQ
What is the best paying job in Lagos Life?
Music at the top rank: ₦66,000 a shift. Banking has the best entry pay.
How many jobs are in Lagos Life?
14, each with five ranks.
Can I change jobs?
Yes. You keep your skills, but start again at the first rank.