Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Nigeria law
Cannabis laws in Lagos follow Nigeria’s national law. Local variations are uncommon—jurisdiction law sets the baseline for legality and penalties.
Cannabis is illegal for recreational and medical use. Possession, use, and distribution carry significant penalties. There is no decriminalization or tolerance policy.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Illegal
- Possession: Illegal
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Same penalties apply
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Accounts ranged from keeping it discreet to people smoking in sight of police. There was talk of bribes, with no dependable outcome given.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The Akerele market area, the African Shrine, Agidingbi and Oshodi all came up. At the beaches, Koramo was nicknamed “our little Amsterdam,” the sort of place where people sat looking out at the ocean for hours.
Marijuana Prices
- ₦400 for 10 g, then roughly US$3.
- ₦200 for five to eight individual wraps, then about US$1.50.
Types of Marijuana
Indian hemp, Eja, pot, spiff, Obi, cannabis and Igbo were among the terms. Usually it was bush weed. Occasional flower said to come from Ghana was rated a little better.