Filming in Lagos, Nigeria

We are a premier, boots-on-the-ground video production and logistics partner operating across Nigeria. We specialize in bridging the gap for international brands, NGOs, and corporate entities looking to capture world-class content in Lagos and beyond.

By combining advanced technical production capabilities with deep local expertise, we eliminate the traditional headaches of shooting in West Africa. Our team ensures that your creative vision is executed smoothly, safely, on time, and on budget.

Our core strength lies in our ability to navigate Nigeria's complex regulatory and logistical landscape effortlessly. We handle everything from securing official Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board permits and fast-tracking NCAA drone clearances to managing Temporary Importation Permits for your camera gear at customs. On the streets, our local fixers seamlessly handle community relations and coordinate professional MOPOL security escorts, ensuring your crew can focus entirely on the creative process without interruption.

Before filming in Lagos, you need a valid filming permit from the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB).

You must pay separate daily local government location fees to shoot in high-traffic commercial zones like Lekki or Ikeja, hire specialized police escorts (commonly called MOPOL) for on-set security and crowd control, secure a specialized clearance from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority if you plan to deploy drones over the city, and strictly schedule your crew movements outside the peak hours of 6:30 AM–10:00 AM and 4:30 PM–9:00 PM to avoid getting completely stranded in the city’s gridlock.

The cost of producing a documentary video in Lagos generally ranges from ₦800,000 to over ₦15,000,000+ (roughly $500 to $10,000+ USD).

For a simple, short 2-to-3 minute NGO interview or brand testimonial, budgets usually stay between ₦800,000 and ₦1,500,000, covering a basic two-person crew with standard 4K cameras and lavalier microphones.

If you need a more cinematic, multi-day project with stylized B-roll, drone footage, professional lighting, and a dedicated director across multiple Lagos neighborhoods, costs scale into the mid-range tier of ₦1,500,000 to ₦5,000,000.

Premium, broadcast-quality investigative films or feature-length festival submissions with high-end cinema camera rigs, advanced motion graphics, and extensive post-production routinely exceed ₦7,000,000.