What people are voting on right now. Votes fade over a few days, so fresh pain can climb fast.

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    Landlords demand one to two years of rent upfront

    Renting an apartment means finding 12–24 months of rent at once, plus agency and legal fees on top. Salaries are monthly. People either stay somewhere bad for…

    Home & livingPain 5 of 5Young professionals renting in Lagos, Abuja,…new0 comments
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    Finding a reliable plumber or electrician means asking five WhatsApp groups

    Every time something breaks I post in the estate group, the church group, the family group. I get three numbers, two don't pick up, one comes and overcharges.…

    Home & livingPain 3 of 5Homeowners and rentersnew0 comments
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    I can't tell how much fuel my generator has left or when to buy more

    The power goes off at night and the generator dies because nobody checked the tank. Fuel prices swing, and I end up buying at the worst time from whoever is…

    Home & livingPain 3 of 5Households and small shops that rely on…new0 comments