Diaspora Wahala: How You’re Missing Out on Abuja’s Biggest Goldmine

Have you ever heard the saying, “Na person wey show up for wedding dey chop jollof first”?

Well, Abuja real estate is the JOLLOF. And my dear diaspora fam, while you’re abroad eating kale salads and paying rent in pounds, dollars, or euros… Nigerians at home are already dishing themselves fat slices of Federal Capital Territory land.

Abuja is not just Nigeria’s seat of power. It’s a money magnet, Government presence, Diplomatic zone, Politicians, big businesses, expats, you name it. 

And buildings in Abuja? They don’t just “appreciate.” They skyrocket. Buying land or securing a building here is like buying Suya at ₦500 today and reselling it tomorrow at ₦5,000 (okay, maybe not that fast but you get the gist).

Meanwhile, you’re there in the UK or Canada hustling double shifts, sending remittances home, but not planting roots in the very soil that could multiply your money. Omo, that’s how opportunities pass people by.

“But Abuja is Expensive!”

True. Abuja is not cheap. Even bole sellers are paying rent like they’re running Michelin-star restaurants.

But the thing is the earlier you enter, the less you suffer. Prices never go backward here. That land in Gwarinpa your uncle mocked in 2005? It’s now the price of two Teslas.

And also, securing a building in Abuja is not just about living large it’s about power play. It screams: I’ve arrived. Even if you’re not staying, the rent will pay you steady. Think of it as your pension plan.

Quick Fact:

Did you know the Federal Capital Territory has some of the fastest property appreciation rates in West Africa?

Translation: while you’re abroad calculating Uber surge fares, someone here is calculating rent returns in six zeros.

Diaspora Regret 101

Your cousin calls from Abuja. He just built a duplex in Lubge You congratulate him, laugh, and hang up. Then you Google how much duplexes there are renting for. You see ₦4–₦6 million per year. Suddenly, the smile fades. Because while you’re still paying council tax in pounds, your cousin is literally cashing out in naira.

So Why Are You Missing Out?

• Fear of scams? Fair point. But safe, verified channels exist.
• I’ll invest when I move back. Nop. By then, prices will have tripled.
• I want to buy it in my hometown instead. Cute. But Abuja is not just hometown it’s the nation’s VIP lounge. Building in your hometown is emotional. Legacy, pride, family roots. Beautiful. But Abuja is not about emotion it’s about strategy. Owning property here is like owning prime stock: it keeps paying, no matter what.

Diaspora folks, Abuja is not waiting for you. The cranes are moving, estates are rising, prices are climbing. Instead of wiring money home only for weddings, Christmas, and emergency “uncle needs surgery” situations, why not wire some into property?

So, diaspora fam are you ready to stop being the guest who only sprays dollars at the weddings? Time to be the one who owns the hall. 

Abuja is waiting. 

Slide into Abuja’s DMs now (@dreamscottageltd) before your cousin buys the last plot and starts charging you rent when you come home for Christmas.

Written by:

Cilia 

Social Media Manager