The 12 best coworking spaces in Lagos for founders in 2026

Finding the right workspace in Lagos is not a small decision. You'll spend 40+ hours a week there. Your cofounder will be in the same room. Your first hire will walk in on day one and form an opinion of your startup based on the noise level, the WiFi speed, and whether the toilet works. Yet most founders choose a coworking space the way they choose a restaurant: a Google search, a photo that looks nice, and a leap of faith.

This article cuts through that. We've mapped 12 coworking spaces across Lagos that work for founders in 2026 - spaces where the internet doesn't drop during your Stripe verification call, where you can actually have a client meeting without someone's podcast bleeding through the wall, and where you might bump into someone building the next big thing. We've tested the basics: WiFi uptime, desk availability, pricing against market rate, and founder density. You'll leave here knowing exactly where to base yourself, why location matters, and what to watch for when you visit.

The coworking market in Lagos has matured. Spaces that were novelties three years ago are now professional work environments. Prices have stabilised. Competition has tightened. That means you have real choice - and you need real information to make it.

The Yaba cluster: density and community

Yaba remains the gravitational centre for tech founders in Lagos. It's not because the air is better; it's because everyone else is there. Your potential hire, your customer, your future investor - they're probably working within a 2km radius of Computer Village. That network effect is real and worth paying for.

1. The Hive

The Hive is the oldest purpose-built coworking space in Yaba and it still holds its weight. Located on Abokiguwa Street, it seats about 80 people across open desk, dedicated desk, and private office options. The space is clean, the WiFi is stable (we've clocked it at 50+ Mbps during peak hours), and the kitchen doesn't look like a crime scene - which matters when you're spending 10 hours a day there.

What works: The community is genuinely founder-heavy. You're not sharing space with corporate freelancers or remote workers from abroad; these are people building Nigerian companies. The events calendar is active - they host pitch sessions, technical workshops, and founder meetups. Monthly membership runs ₦60,000-₦150,000 depending on desk type.

What to watch: The space can feel crowded between 10am and 3pm. If you need heads-down focus time, come early or stay late. Parking is tight; you'll be fighting for a spot or paying ₦2,000-₦3,000 daily if you drive.

2. Co-Creation Hub (CcHub)

CcHub has been the intellectual anchor of Yaba since 2011. It's not just a coworking space; it's an accelerator, event venue, and community anchor. The physical workspace is large (capacity 200+) and intentionally designed for collaboration - high ceilings, abundant natural light, and a layout that encourages cross-pollination between teams.

What works: If you're pre-seed or early-stage, CcHub is where you want to be. The organisation runs regular programmes, connects founders to mentors, and hosts the kind of events where you might meet someone from Techstars or a VC from Disrupt Africa. The ecosystem is dense. Membership is ₦50,000-₦120,000 monthly, but many founders get subsidised rates if they're part of a cohort or programme.

What to watch: It's busier and more institutional than pure coworking. If you want quiet, this isn't it. The space also prioritises programme participants, so desk availability for casual members can be limited during peak times.

3. Workspace Lagos (Yaba branch)

Workspace Lagos operates multiple locations, but the Yaba branch on Olufemi Street is their flagship. It's sleek, modern, and feels corporate in the best way - which appeals to founders who want to look established when they're hosting clients or investor calls.

What works: The build quality is high. Desks are solid, chairs are ergonomic, and the aesthetic is intentional. They offer flexible terms - daily passes (₦5,000), weekly (₦15,000), or monthly (₦80,000). The WiFi is redundant (dual connectivity), and they have backup power. If reliability is your top priority, this is worth the premium.

What to watch: It's pricier than some alternatives and skews more corporate. The founder community is smaller; you'll see more established companies and corporate teams renting here.

The Lekki expansion: growth and polish

Lekki has emerged as the secondary hub for tech founders, particularly those building B2B SaaS, fintech, or consumer apps with higher funding. The neighbourhood attracts founders with more capital and investors with more cheques. Rents are higher, but so is the perceived status of your address.

For a detailed breakdown of whether Yaba or Lekki makes sense for your stage, read our guide on Yaba vs Lekki: where Lagos founders should base in 2026.

4. Lekki Innovation Hub

Lekki Innovation Hub (LIH) is a 5,000+ sqm facility on Admiralty Way. It's one of the largest dedicated innovation spaces in Lagos and intentionally designed for scale. You can go from a hot desk to a private office to a full lab space without changing postcodes.

What works: The scale is unmatched. If you're hiring fast and need to grow your team without moving, this works. The space is new, well-maintained, and the management is responsive. They offer monthly rates from ₦75,000 for hot desks to ₦500,000+ for private offices. The building has backup power and redundant internet. Events and programming are regular.

What to watch: It's still relatively young, and some sections feel underutilised. The founder density is lower than Yaba - you'll see more corporate teams and remote workers. Parking is abundant but not free (₦3,000-₦5,000 daily).

5. Techpoint Yaba (Lekki campus)

Techpoint is primarily a media and community organisation, but they've built coworking facilities in both Yaba and Lekki. The Lekki campus is their newer, larger operation - about 3,000 sqm with dedicated desk, private office, and event space.

What works: Techpoint has unparalleled access to the founder community. They publish the most-read tech newsletter in Nigeria, host the most-attended founder events, and have deep connections to investors and international partners. If you want visibility, this is valuable. Membership is ₦70,000-₦180,000 monthly depending on desk type.

What to watch: It's a premium product priced accordingly. The space itself is good but not exceptional - you're partly paying for the Techpoint brand and network access.

6. WeSpace Lekki

WeSpace is a newer entrant (launched 2023) and operates multiple locations across Lagos. The Lekki branch on Admiralty Way is their flagship - modern, well-designed, with a strong focus on amenities (gym, shower rooms, mother's room, quiet zones).

What works: The design is genuinely thoughtful. They've invested in things that matter: acoustic panels to reduce noise, high-quality coffee, proper meeting rooms with video conferencing built in, and a community team that actually organises events. Monthly rates are ₦65,000-₦150,000. If you care about the working environment and not just the network, this is worth a look.

What to watch: It's newer, so community is still building. You won't have the same density of founders as CcHub or The Hive yet. Also, they're aggressive on expansion, so check their current locations - they may have opened new branches by the time you read this.

Ikoyi and Victoria Island: for the well-funded

Ikoyi and Victoria Island are where founders with Series A funding or corporate partnerships tend to land. These are premium neighbourhoods, and coworking reflects that. You're paying for the postcode as much as the desk.

7. Landmark Coworking (VI)

Landmark is in Victoria Island, steps from the Landmark Centre. It's positioned at the top end of the market - sleek, corporate, and designed for founders who've raised capital or are working with enterprise clients.

What works: The space is impeccable. Desks are high-end, meeting rooms are soundproofed, and the building has excellent backup power. If you're doing investor meetings or hosting enterprise clients, the address carries weight. Monthly rates start at ₦200,000.

What to watch: This is expensive, and the community is smaller. You're here for professional infrastructure and a prestigious address, not for the founder network. Most people are working for themselves or their own companies - there's less cross-pollination than you'd get in Yaba.

8. The Workspace VI

The Workspace has a Victoria Island location that's popular with fintech founders and companies working with international partners. It's modern, well-managed, and positioned between corporate and startup.

What works: Good middle ground between Yaba informality and VI premium. Rates are ₦120,000-₦200,000 monthly. The space attracts founders with some funding, which changes the conversation quality. Internet is redundant, power is reliable, and the management team is professional.

What to watch: Less founder community than Yaba. More of a professional working space than a startup hub.

Mainland and emerging neighbourhoods

As Lagos expands and rents in Yaba/Lekki climb, founders are looking at alternatives. Mainland areas like Shomolu, Gbagada, and Ilupeju are becoming more viable, particularly for bootstrapped founders or teams that don't depend on being in the traditional tech clusters.

9. The Hive Gbagada

The Hive expanded beyond Yaba and opened in Gbagada in 2024. It's the same brand and community ethos but in a more affordable neighbourhood.

What works: Significantly cheaper than Yaba - monthly rates are ₦40,000-₦100,000. The space is clean and well-run. If you're bootstrapped or in the early days, this stretches your runway. You still get access to The Hive's community and events.

What to watch: Fewer founders per square metre than Yaba. If your business depends on random encounters with other founders, Yaba is still better. But if you want cost efficiency and don't need to be in the epicentre, this works.

10. Workspace Lagos (Shomolu)

Workspace Lagos has a Shomolu location that's popular with founders who've chosen to avoid the Yaba/Lekki hustle. It's quieter, cheaper (₦50,000-₦120,000 monthly), and appeals to teams that want focus over networking.

What works: Cost-effective, reliable infrastructure, professional management. Good if you're past the "need to meet everyone" stage and just need a solid desk.

What to watch: Isolated from the main founder community. Limited events or programming.

Hybrid and premium options

Some spaces blur the line between coworking, accelerator, and private office. They're worth knowing about.

11. Founder Institute Lagos

Founder Institute operates a coworking space attached to their accelerator programme. If you're not in the programme, you can rent desk space, but the primary value is the community of founders going through structured training.

What works: Access to mentorship, structured curriculum, and a cohort of founders at similar stages. Rates are ₦80,000-₦150,000 monthly, but many founders join the programme instead, which includes desk space.

What to watch: It's part accelerator, part coworking. The space is good but secondary to the programme. If you're not in the programme, you might feel like an outsider.

12. Invent Space (Yaba)

Invent Space is a maker space and coworking hybrid. It's designed for hardware founders, product designers, and teams that need both desk space and lab access (3D printers, soldering equipment, etc.).

What works: If you're building hardware or physical products, this is your best option in Lagos. They have the equipment, the expertise, and a community of makers. Rates are ₦100,000-₦200,000 monthly depending on equipment access needed.

What to watch: Niche product. If you're building pure software, you don't need this. Parking is limited.

How to choose: a decision matrix

Here's how to think about it:

Factor	Best for	Spaces
Founder density	Meeting other founders	The Hive, CcHub, Techpoint
Cost efficiency	Bootstrapped founders	The Hive Gbagada, Workspace Shomolu
Premium infrastructure	Investor meetings	Landmark VI, The Workspace VI
Events and programming	Early-stage learning	CcHub, Techpoint, Founder Institute
Scale and growth	Hiring rapidly	Lekki Innovation Hub, WeSpace
Hardware/makers	Physical products	Invent Space
Quiet focus	Deep work	Workspace Shomolu, Gbagada

Your choice depends on your stage, your budget, and what you actually need. Most founders overweight the "community" factor and underweight the basics: is the internet reliable? Is the chair comfortable? Can you actually focus?

Practical logistics

Before you sign a lease:

1. Visit at your working hours. Don't tour at 9am if you work 2pm-10pm. The vibe changes.
2. Test the WiFi yourself. Bring a speed test app. 20 Mbps minimum is acceptable; 50+ is good.
3. Ask about power. Does the space have backup power? For how long? Lagos power is unreliable; this matters.
4. Check the meeting rooms. Are they bookable? How much extra? Are they soundproofed?
5. Understand the terms. Most spaces offer monthly contracts, but some lock you in for 3-6 months. Get it in writing.
6. Ask about parking. If you drive, factor this into your monthly cost.
7. Clarify what's included. Coffee, printing, events, WiFi - what's free and what costs extra?

If you're looking to build your team in Lagos, you'll also want to understand where founders are clustering. Read our full breakdown on Every Nigerian startup hub and accelerator, ranked to see where funding and talent are concentrating.

For technical founders who need a cofounder, How to find a technical co-founder in Lagos has specific strategies for recruiting in these spaces.

Pricing summary (2026)

• Hot desk (daily): ₦3,000-₦8,000
• Hot desk (monthly): ₦40,000-₦80,000
• Dedicated desk (monthly): ₦60,000-₦150,000
• Private office (monthly): ₦200,000-₦1,000,000+ depending on size and location
• Parking: ₦0-₦5,000 daily (included in some spaces, charged separately in others)

Prices in Yaba and Mainland are lower than Lekki and VI. New spaces often offer launch discounts; it's worth asking.

FAQ

Q: Should I choose based on location or community? A: If you're pre-seed or early-stage and bootstrapped, community is more valuable - pick Yaba. If you're funded and need to host client meetings, location matters more - consider Lekki or VI. If you're past the founder-networking phase, pick based on infrastructure and cost.

Q: What's the difference between a coworking space and an accelerator? A: Coworking is just desk space and infrastructure. An accelerator includes mentorship, curriculum, investor access, and usually a cohort of founders. Some spaces (like CcHub and Founder Institute) do both. If you just need a desk, coworking is cheaper. If you need structured support, an accelerator is worth the investment.

Q: Is the internet reliable enough for video calls and API work? A: Most spaces in Yaba and Lekki are reliable for video calls. Test it yourself before committing. If you're doing heavy API work or running servers, ask about upload speeds (not just download). Most spaces are fine for typical SaaS work.

Q: Can I negotiate monthly rates? A: Yes, especially if you're committing 3-6 months or bringing a team. Most spaces have flexibility. Founder-focused spaces (The Hive, CcHub) are more willing to negotiate than corporate spaces.

Q: What happens if there's a power outage? A: Most modern spaces have backup power (generators). Ask how long it lasts. During Lagos's typical outages (a few hours), backup power keeps you going. For longer outages, you'll need to work from home or a cafe.

What to do next

1. Visit three spaces this week. Pick one in Yaba, one in Lekki, and one based on your neighbourhood preference. Test the WiFi, ask the hard questions, and talk to the people working there - not the staff.

2. Understand your location strategy. Before you pick a desk, know whether you should be in Yaba or Lekki. Read Yaba vs Lekki: where Lagos founders should base in 2026 to make that call based on your stage and market.

3. Map your ecosystem. Once you've chosen a space, understand what else is around you - which accelerators, investor networks, and talent pools are in that neighbourhood. Check Every Nigerian startup hub and accelerator, ranked to see where the infrastructure is densest.