Residents Live In Slum Beside Makoko.

Makoko is a paradox of living as the community thrives on water. It is a community that enjoys frontage to the Lagos Lagoon and rich history in aquatic trading and harmonious relationship with all the neighboring communities.

Established in the 18th century primarily as a fishing village, much of Makoko rests in structures constructed on stilts above Lagos Lagoon.

The population now consists mainly of migrant workers from West African countries, trying to make a living in Nigeria.

Below are pictures from a slum close to Makoko, capturing their everyday lives: