I remember the day Tunde called me, his voice bubbling with excitement.
“Guy, I just made a killing in crypto!” he said, barely catching his breath. I could almost hear the grin through the phone.
Fast forward three months… the excitement was gone. His tone had changed. The market had dipped, and that “killing” he bragged about had turned into what I call a “close your eyes before you check your balance” kind of loss.
It’s not that crypto is bad, far from it. I’ve seen people turn modest savings into something worth bragging about. But here in Lekki, where the salty ocean breeze kisses the new developments and every street seems to hum with possibility, I’ve also seen something else: land that appreciates quietly, consistently, almost stubbornly, no matter how loud the financial world gets.
Why Real Estate in Lekki Feels Different
There’s this plot I know off Freedom Way. Four years ago, it was sand, a few makeshift kiosks, and some scrub grass. People passed it every day without a second thought.
Today? There’s a high-rise going up next door, coffee shops popping up on the corner, and that once-ignored plot has nearly tripled in value.
The owner? He doesn’t check his “market price” every morning. He doesn’t panic when a billionaire tweets something about Bitcoin. He just watches the neighbourhood grow and with it, his net worth.
This is what makes me pause when people ask: Between real estate or crypto, which pays more? Because while crypto might give you heart-racing spikes, real estate in Lekki gives you a heartbeat that’s steady, reliable, and long-lasting.
Real Estate or Crypto: Two Different Games
Think of crypto as a sprint. Short bursts of energy, adrenaline in your veins, the rush of “What if I double my money overnight?”
Now think of Lekki real estate as planting a palm tree. At first, you water it, you wait, and honestly… it looks like nothing’s happening. But one day, you’re sitting under its shade, sipping a chilled bottle of beer, smiling because you made the right move years ago.
In one, your profit can come fast, but so can your loss. In the other, your gains take time but they’re backed by something you can see, touch, and even stand on.
The Nigerian Mindset: Legacy Over Hype
Here in Nigeria, owning land is more than just an investment. It’s legacy. It’s pride. It’s the story you’ll tell your kids:
“That plot you see? Your father bought it when there was nothing here but sand and goats.”
Crypto can vanish in a bad week. Land? It just sits there, quietly becoming more valuable every time another estate opens nearby or a new road connects to the expressway.
I’ve seen it happen in places like Chevron Drive, Ikate, and Sangotedo. What used to be “too far” is now prime property. That’s the magic of Lekki growth.
But Let’s Be Fair, Crypto Has Its Place
Between real estate or crypto, I won’t pretend the latter doesn’t have its wins. I’ve dabbled myself. I’ve seen a coin multiply tenfold in weeks. But I’ve also seen it drop by half in a single afternoon, leaving my stomach in knots.
Crypto works if you have money you’re willing to risk, money you can afford to lose without crying into your pillow. It can also be a great short-term play while you keep your long-term assets safe in property.
The smart investors I know don’t pick one over the other. They diversify. They take the fast, risky gains from crypto and plant them into the slow, solid soil of Lekki real estate.
The Power of Tangible Wealth
Let me tell you something personal: the first time I bought land in Lekki, I couldn’t stop visiting it. I’d stand there, breathing in the smell of the ocean breeze mixed with sand and diesel, imagining the building that would one day stand there.
That land gave me a kind of peace I’ve never felt with crypto. I could see it. I could touch it. Even if the economy turned upside down, my plot was still there, waiting, appreciating, becoming more valuable by the day.
Final Word: The Wealth That Stays With You
So, between real estate or crypto, which pays more?
If you’re measuring in quick thrills, crypto will give you stories to tell. But if you’re measuring in steady growth, peace of mind, and something you can pass down to your children, Lekki real estate wins every time.
Crypto can be the wild ride you take when you have money to risk. But real estate? That’s the homecoming you can always count on, the place where your money, your story, and your future stand tall together.
In the end, the real answer is balance. Let crypto be your adventure, but let Lekki real estate be your anchor. Because while hype comes and goes, land remains.
One day, I hope you’ll point to your land in Lekki and say, ‘That was the day I changed my story,’ but for now, I would strongly advise you to take that first step today, call Hanuel Homes, and let’s secure the plot that will change everything for you.
