rootd
Stay connected
to Lagos.
Free community and the Roots newsletter for Nigerians abroad who still call Lagos home. No credit card. No property pitch.
Rootd pass for diaspora visitors: free community and Roots newsletter, with membership access when you’re ready. London to Lagos. Start free.
You still call Lagos home.
But home feels far away.
Every December, Nigerians fly home from London, Houston, Toronto. They spend thousands on hotels that never feel like home. And when the visit ends, they leave — disconnected until next time.
Rootd keeps Lagos close year-round: curated content, a trusted diaspora community, and member access when you’re ready. No property pitch, no pressure.
Start free. Go deeper when you’re ready.
Join free. Unlock the city when you’re ready.
Roots and community are always free. Membership ($29/mo) unlocks partner venues, events, and the Lagos guide when it opens.
How Rootd compares
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| Feature | On your own | Hotel / Airbnb | Rootd member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to start | — | $3–5k/visit | Free, then $29/mo |
| Lagos content year-round | No | No | Yes |
| Diaspora community | No | No | Yes |
| Venue access | No | No | With membership |
| Exclusive events | No | No | With membership |
Start free. Go deeper when ready.
Free
$0 — always
No credit card needed
- Community access
- Roots newsletter (monthly)
- Lagos neighbourhood deep dives
- Member spotlights & stories
Member
$29 / month
Cancel anytime
- Everything in Free
- Partner venue access (as partners go live)
- Exclusive events
- Curated Lagos guide
- Diaspora member network
Membership opens soon — join free to get early access
Coming later
Fractional property ownership
Rootd’s long-term vision is co-ownership of premium Lagos homes — legal shares, managed stays, 6 weeks a year. We’re building the community first. Members will get first access when property launches. Not available yet.
When membership opens
Your key to Lagos.
Members unlock curated partner venues, events, and a Lagos guide — without the who-you-know. Join free first; membership opens soon.
Partner venue access
Priority access to selected Lagos venues and experiences through Rootd partners — announced as they go live.
Members-only events
Detty December gatherings, dinners, and networking timed to how diaspora actually visit.
Curated city guide
Insider restaurants, lounges, and experiences — updated by the Rootd team year-round.
Diaspora network
Connect with other Nigerians abroad who still call Lagos home — useful for visits, not deal spam.
“I visit Lagos every December and always feel like a tourist. Having a community that keeps me connected between trips — the newsletter alone is worth it.”
Chidinma O. · London-based early member
Join Rootd free
Get the Roots newsletter and community updates. No credit card, no commitment, no property pitch — just your first step back to Lagos.
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