Make Better Moves in Lagos Life
Find the best job, calculate your income by skill and days, and compare all 21 careers across 105 job levels. Built from game data, updated as the game changes.
Find Your Best Lagos Life Job
Set your skill levels and how many days a week you can work. We match you to the highest-paying job you qualify for.
Data last checked 2026-10-06. Lagos Life is in active development — if a number looks different in game, the game is right.
The Best Jobs in Lagos Life (2026)
There is no single best job — it depends on whether you want the most money per shift, the best hourly rate, or the highest weekly income. Here is the data, straight from the game.
| Career | Top title (L5) | Pay / shift | Pay / hour | Max / week | Skill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | Property Mogul | ₦88,000 | ₦11,000 | ₦528,000 | Charisma 9 |
| Broadcasting | Station Manager | ₦84,000 | ₦14,000 | ₦504,000 | Comedy 9 |
| Music | Afrobeats Giant | ₦99,000 | ₦16,500 | ₦495,000 | Music 7 |
| Aviation | Chief Pilot | ₦95,000 | ₦11,875 | ₦475,000 | Fitness 9 |
| Product Management | Chief Product Officer | ₦92,000 | ₦11,500 | ₦460,000 | Charisma 9 |
Showing the 5 careers with the highest weekly income at level 5. See the full 105-position table for every career and level.
How Lagos Life Jobs Work
Get a job on your phone. Tap “Apply — start tomorrow”, then show up for every scheduled shift. You are paid when each shift ends, and leaving early cuts your pay.
Promotions. Fill your performance bar to 100% and have the career's skill at the required level. Most careers need skill 1 → 3 → 5 → 7 as you climb from level 2 to 5.
Best starting job. House Officer (Medicine) pays ₦21,000 per shift at level 1 — the highest entry pay in the game.
Tax. Pay tax only applies after the first ₦1,000,000 you earn in a week.
Lagos Life Jobs FAQ
What is the best job in Lagos Life?
At the top level, Music pays the most per shift (₦99,000 as Afrobeats Giant), DJ pays the most per hour (₦18,600/hour as Global DJ), and Real Estate pays the most per week (₦528,000 over 6 shifts). For a brand-new player, Banking has the best starting pay.
What is the best starting job for new players?
House Officer (Medicine) at ₦21,000 per shift is the highest-paying level 1 job that needs no skill to apply.
How do I get promoted in Lagos Life?
Fill your performance bar to 100% and meet the skill requirement for the next level. After a promotion your performance resets to 45%.
Can I change jobs?
Yes. Open the jobs list on your in-game phone and choose 'Switch to this job'. You start the new career at its first level.