Dating in Lagos
Lagos never really slows down, and between long working days, traffic and a busy social calendar, meeting someone new can feel like one more thing to schedule. Wrati helps by letting both people say what they are looking for, and where they actually are, before anyone sits in go-slow to meet.
Free to join for men and women
What dating in Lagos is actually like
The Island and the Mainland can feel like different cities. Someone in Lekki or Victoria Island and someone in Ikeja, Yaba or Surulere may be an hour or more apart across Third Mainland Bridge, so setting an honest distance matters.
Danfo buses, BRT, the newer rail lines and ride-hailing all shape how people get around. A first meeting at a convenient café, restaurant or mall saves both people a long trip and keeps things public.
People come to Lagos from every state, and from abroad, to work in banking, tech, media and trade. Yoruba is the city's home language, but English, Pidgin, Igbo and Hausa are everywhere, and in-chat translation helps when you need it.
Dating, relationships and marriage in Lagos
Lagos has room for every kind of relationship, from casual dating to marriage, and many people want both fun and seriousness from the same person. Wrati shows each person's intention up front, and selfie verification helps you know who is real before you meet.
Whatever you are looking for, you say it up front. Your intention — Marriage, Long term, Short term and others — is shown to the people you match with, so someone looking for a life partner and someone looking to date can each find people who want the same thing.
Love in your language
Languages commonly spoken in Lagos include English, Yoruba, Nigerian Pidgin, Igbo and Hausa. On Wrati you can list the languages you speak, and in-chat translation helps when you and your match do not share a first language.
How Wrati helps you connect
Photo-verified profiles
A verified badge shows who has confirmed the person in the photos is really them.
Intentions up front
Dating, long-term or marriage — visible before the first message.
Private by default
Your mobile number is never shown to other members.
Free safety tools
Blocking, reporting and who-can-see-me controls never need a paid plan.
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Meeting safely
Keep conversations in the app until you trust someone, meet in a busy public place, tell a friend your plans and never send money to someone you have not met. If anyone makes you uncomfortable, block and report them — both are free for everyone. Read more in our safety guide and privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I meet people in Lagos who live close to me?
Yes. Set the distance you are willing to travel and Wrati shows members within it, so Island and Mainland residents can each focus on people nearby, or widen the search when they are happy to make the trip.
Is Wrati free for both men and women?
Yes. Creating a profile, photo verification, discovering people, matching and starting conversations are free for everyone. Premium is optional and adds extras such as unlimited chats and calling.
Can I use Wrati if I am looking for marriage rather than dating?
Yes. When you set up your profile you choose what you are looking for — Marriage, Long term, Short term and other intentions — and that is shown to the people you match with, so marriage-minded members can find each other without guessing.
Will other members see my phone number?
No. Your mobile number is never shown to other members. You can chat, and with Premium call, inside the app before deciding to share anything else. Blocking and reporting are free for everyone.
Is there a Wrati app for iPhone?
Not yet. Wrati is available as an Android app on Google Play and on the web at wrati.com, which works in any modern mobile browser, including on iPhone.
Get Wrati on Android
Wrati works on the web at wrati.com in any modern browser. The Android app is on Google Play where the listing is available in your country. There is no iPhone app yet — on iPhone, use wrati.com in your browser.