A Nigerian man has shared a heartfelt reflection after spending about five days in Jos, Plateau State, describing the city as a refreshing contrast to the fast-paced and often stressful life in Lagos.
In his official X account, he said what struck him most was the calm environment and the unusually warm and respectful way people treated him in everyday interactions.
He noted that from street vendors to supermarket attendants and restaurant staff, politeness seemed to be the norm rather than the exception.
According to him, the experience felt almost unfamiliar after years of living in Lagos, where he admitted he had become accustomed to blunt, sometimes rude, customer service, which he had mistakenly come to associate with efficiency.
He explained, however, that in Jos, courtesy did not compromise service quality.
Instead, he found that people were consistently polite while still delivering good food and efficient service.
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He wrote: “I’ve been in Jos for like 5 days now and I have a lot to say.
”Firstly, I never knew a people could be this nice and kind and respectful.I almost felt sick because I never knew people could still be like that”.
He continued: “Lagos has fried my brain. People call you Sir while offering every service to you.
”From the suya guy to the supermarket attendant to the local restaurant to every single person.I’ve never seen this before in my life. In Lagos, the way I know the food in a restaurant would be good is if the woman is rude.”
The man also said he felt a strong sense of ease and safety in the city, adding that he could move around and even use his phone openly without the usual anxiety he often feels in bigger urban centres.
He concluded: “I never trust the food of a polite food seller in Lagos.
”But I’m here where everyone treats you with respect”.
Beyond the social atmosphere, he highlighted the cost of living as another major difference. He pointed out that transport fares were far more affordable compared to Lagos, where distances often come with high costs.
He also mentioned that hotel prices were budget-friendly and, in many cases, came with free Wi-Fi, which he described as an unexpected but welcome bonus.
He further observed that Jos had less traffic congestion, making movement around the city smoother and less exhausting than what he is accustomed to in Lagos.
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