10 Red Flags to Watch Before Buying Land in Nigeria

Buying land in Nigeria can be rewarding—but it’s also full of traps if you’re not careful. Many first-time buyers fall victim to scams. Here are 10 warning signs you should never ignore.

Red Flags:

• No valid title documents (like C of O or R of O).

• Seller isn’t the true owner.

• Land is under government acquisition.

• No site inspection allowed.

• Too-good-to-be-true prices.

• No survey plan.

• Ongoing disputes.

• Pressure to pay immediately.

• Missing receipts after payment.

• Unregistered real estate agent.