Are you a Nigerian living abroad or right here in Lagos, looking for a smart way to grow your wealth?
Then it’s time to seriously consider one of the hottest real estate opportunities today — Shortlet Investment in Nigeria.
Whether you’ve heard whispers of how people are making millions from renting out luxury apartments, or you’ve seen the “Booked!” signs on every Airbnb listing in December, one thing is clear: shortlet business is booming.
In this post, we’ll break down:
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How the shortlet market in Nigeria has grown over the past 3 years
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Why Lagos is at the center of this goldmine
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How December scarcity creates a crazy surge in profit
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Projected market growth in the next 3–5 years
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And how F-SKY Homes is helping smart investors set up fully booked shortlets with ease
Let’s dive in.
📈 The Shortlet Market in Nigeria: A 3-Year Boom
Three years ago, around 2022, the shortlet market in Nigeria was relatively quiet. Only a handful of investors had the foresight to start acquiring properties in areas like Lekki, Chevron, Ajah, and Ikoyi. They furnished these properties stylishly and listed them on shortlet platforms.
Fast forward to 2025, and it’s an entirely different story.
The Lagos shortlet market alone is now estimated to generate over ₦800 billion annually, and that number is growing every year. Experts predict that by 2028, the shortlet market in Nigeria could exceed ₦2.5 trillion, especially as more Nigerians in diaspora and tourists demand comfort, privacy, and flexibility.
This is no longer “trial investment,” it’s serious business.
🏡 Why Lagos Is the Shortlet Capital of Nigeria
Lagos, the heartbeat of West Africa’s real estate, is the center of shortlet activity in Nigeria.
And it makes sense, Lagos hosts:
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The highest number of returning Nigerians during December
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Countless destination weddings, baby showers, birthdays, and other celebrations
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A rapidly growing population of digital nomads, tech workers, and diaspora Nigerians visiting friends and family
They’re not looking to stay in old hotels with dated décor and no kitchen. They want stylish, fully furnished apartments with fast Wi-Fi, smart TVs, luxury beds, and spotless interiors.
That’s where you come in, as an investor.
❄️ The December Madness: Where Money Really Comes In
If you’ve ever tried to book a shortlet in Lagos during Detty December, you already know it’s war.
Every year, there is massive scarcity of apartments in top areas like Lekki, Victoria Island, Chevron, and Ikoyi. People are flying in from London, Toronto, Houston, Germany, and even Port Harcourt, but they can’t find places to stay.
And because demand is higher than supply, prices skyrocket.
Apartments that typically go for ₦70,000 per night during the year are now rented for ₦150,000–₦250,000 per night in December.
And still… they’re fully booked.
One of our clients told us a guest offered him ₦450,000 per night just to book a last-minute apartment in Lekki Phase 1. Yes ₦450k per night!
Now imagine owning just one shortlet apartment, beautifully furnished and managed, earning you:
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₦2 million or more during December alone
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An average of ₦1.2–₦2.5 million per month during regular seasons
This is not exaggeration. This is real-life data.
💸 What Makes Shortlet Investment So Attractive?
Shortlet business has become one of the most profitable real estate ventures in Nigeria for several reasons:
✅ 1. High Return on Investment (ROI)
Shortlets make 3–5 times more than long-term rentals. Instead of ₦3 million a year from a long-term tenant, you can earn ₦3 million in just two months from bookings.
✅ 2. Low Maintenance Drama
Shortlet guests come, stay, pay, and go. No tenants arguing about “I’ll pay next week.” No midnight calls about NEPA bills.
✅ 3. Flexibility
You control your property calendar. You can block out dates for personal use or open it year-round for bookings. Some owners even reserve their apartments for family use during Christmas and rent it out the rest of the year.
📊 Market Projections (2025–2028)
According to property analysts, the Nigerian shortlet sector is projected to:
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Double in market value in the next 3–5 years
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Expand further into Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, and Enugu
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Attract diaspora Nigerians who want passive income without living in Nigeria
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Grow in line with Nigeria’s rising middle-class tourism and tech sector
This means if you invest now, you’ll enjoy exponential capital appreciation and steady monthly income.
🛋️ How F-SKY Homes Helps You Set Up a Profitable Shortlet
This is where we come in.
At F-SKY Homes, we help everyday investors, both at home and abroad, turn empty apartments into luxury shortlets that stay booked at least 25 days a month.
We handle everything:
✅ Strategic property sourcing
✅ World-class interior furnishing (think 5-star hotel vibes)
✅ Professional photography and listing
✅ 24/7 guest management and property maintenance
Our client in the UK recently said:
“I’ve never stepped into Nigeria in 2 years, but my shortlet in Victoria Island brings me money every month — all thanks to F-SKY Homes.”
🚀 Ready to Invest in a Shortlet Apartment?
Whether you’re in Canada, the UK, America, Dubai, or here in Nigeria, the time to invest is NOW.
Don’t wait till December comes and you’re the one looking for where to stay. Be the one collecting the rent. Be the one building wealth. Be the one owning luxury real estate in Lagos.
At F-SKY Homes, we help you do it stress-free.
📞 Contact us today.
Let’s help you create the kind of apartment that people will fight to book — and the kind of income that will make you say, “I should’ve done this earlier.”
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