“I burst into tears…” – Lady cries out after landlord allegedly increased annual rent from ₦8m to ₦14.5m

A lady has sparked reactions online after lamenting the rising cost of rent in Lagos, revealing that she broke down in tears after her landlord allegedly increased her annual rent from ₦8 million to ₦14.5 million.

Sharing her experience in a viral video posted on X (formerly Twitter), she said the increase reflects the growing hardship many Nigerians are facing, urging people not to remain silent until the economy begins to affect them personally.

In her words, she said:

“I’ve been crying since yesterday. I was already paying ₦8 million yearly, with two years’ rent upfront and extra charges, before my landlord increased it again.”

The lady explained that she was devastated after receiving notice of the latest rent hike despite the country’s current economic challenges.

She also questioned what the Lagos State Government is doing to address the continuous rise in housing costs and protect tenants from arbitrary rent increases.

“Recently, my landlord increased the rent from ₦8 million to ₦14.5 million per year, and I burst into tears. This is why I keep saying people shouldn’t wait until the economy affects them before speaking up, because it will eventually affect everyone.

“There is flooding everywhere, and now housing costs are becoming unbearable. What is the Lagos State Government doing about landlords and the rising cost of rent?” she added.

Her video has generated mixed reactions online, with many Nigerians sharing similar experiences, while others blamed inflation, rising property costs, and the country’s economic situation.

The incident has reignited conversations about the affordability of housing in Lagos as residents continue to grapple with rising living expenses.

Watch the video below…

“I have been busy crying since yesterday. In Nigeria, if you don’t wake up with stress and anxiety, people think you’re not okay.
When I first moved to Nigeria, I lived in Ikoyi and paid ₦2.5 million in rent. I later relocated to another apartment where I was paying ₦8 million… pic.twitter.com/Sh6A7MbcC7

— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 25, 2026