About Us

Our Core Mission: What We Do

We are the premier digital platform dedicated to serving the diverse communities of Lagos and Nigeria.

Recognizing the deep ties between our local roots and the global community, Best Lagos has expanded its reach to serve the Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area. Through our dedicated ‘Chicago’ division and our significant US-based social media presence, we provide Chicago residents and the diaspora with essential community updates, news, and lifestyle guides tailored specifically to the Windy City.

Our Vision

To be the definitive, trusted digital guide and news source for Lagos, known for unparalleled local expertise, accuracy, and commitment to community advocacy.

Our Target and Commitment

• Platform of Record: To be the essential platform for local residents and the diaspora seeking accurate, breaking news and practical, top-tier guides for Lagos.

• Accountability and Justice: To use our platform to shine a light on societal oppression, injustice, and other ills, particularly by monitoring and challenging systemic failures within the local police and justice system.

• Policymaker Engagement: To hold local government and policymakers accountable on issues that directly concern the masses of Lagos residents.

• Enlightenment and Utility: To entertain, enlighten, and provide actionable, useful information through guides, reviews, and topical news.

Our Major Focus

• Clarity and Simplicity: Keep reports simple, easy to understand, and clear in presentation.

• Value: News and guides must be educative, entertaining, and highly informative.

• Local Focus: Prioritize stories and information that directly impact the daily lives and choices of Lagos residents.

Our Target Audience

• Upwardly Mobile Nigerians and Lagos Residents

• Chicago Residents and Local Communities: Providing dedicated local news and updates for the Chicago area.

• The Global Diaspora: Connecting international audiences in the US and UK with relevant news and local guides.

• Local Policymakers, Business Owners, and Entrepreneurs.

Our Main Categories

• Lagos News & Metro

• Chicago Community News (US Division)

• Lagos Traffic & “What’s On”

• Entertainment & Sports

Our Position and Credibility

• International Reach: We leverage a combined social media network of over 70,000 followers specifically focused on the Chicago market, ensuring our reports reach a highly engaged, Tier 1 audience daily.

• Local Expertise: Renowned for our detailed, human-angle stories and comprehensive coverage of the six geopolitical zones of Lagos.

• Speed and Accuracy: A platform built for reliability, ensuring timely reports when the news is breaking.

• Fact-Checking Commitment: We engage in rigorous fact-checking before every publication to maintain the trust and confidence we enjoy from our audience.

• Social Impact: A platform that encourages public reactions to vital local issues and boasts a massive, engaged social media following.