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Money & work

Jobs, school, your wallet, top-ups, property and business.

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  1. Jobs and careersA career pays you per shift. You work one shift a day on work days, and each shift lasts 60 minutes. Work well to move up grades and ranks.
  2. School, universities and short coursesUniversity degrees can raise your pay. A Master's or PhD can add to your pay and open related careers. UNILAG short courses give you a certificate for one career.
  3. The wallet and how money is shownYour wallet shows the cash you carry. You can see it at the top of the screen and in Phone → Bank, along with your net worth. Net worth includes your wallet, savings and bonds, la…
  4. Top-ups (buying game money)Top up your wallet to buy game money with real money. Pay in naira by card, bank transfer or USSD, or in US dollars by international card.
  5. Sending money to other playersYou can send naira to a player who hasn’t blocked you. They receive it automatically and don’t need to accept it.
  6. Money historyMoney history shows changes to your money, including when they happened, how much money moved and your balance afterwards when known.
  7. Land and plotsBare land you buy in Invest grows in value each week. You can sell it at any time for a 5% agent’s fee, or build a house on it.
  8. Businesses and investmentsBusinesses, trailers, companies, rentals, buses and event centres can earn you money. They pay every evening at 6 PM. Some pay automatically; with a company, you manage branches,…
  9. Cars, jets, yachts and helicoptersYou can buy cars at showrooms. Jets, a superyacht and a private helicopter are available in Buy mode → 💎 Luxury. The superyacht can sail from its berth at Five Cowries Creek mari…
  10. Taxes and Free FoodYou can check your current tax rate and tax-free amount in Phone → Bank → 🧾 Income tax this week. The Free Food programme subsidises qualifying food while it runs.
  11. Naija Reserve Bank savings, bonds and LAPOPhone → Bank is where you can check your statement, pay bills and use the Naija Reserve Bank. Savings earn interest each week. Bonds lock your money for a set term and pay a retur…
  12. The Lagos Property FundThe Lagos Property Fund pays you income each week. You can put cash into it once you hold 20 bare plots.
  13. Forbes rich listTap Phone → 👑 Forbes.
  14. InsuranceLagos Life Assurance (Phone → Assurance) offers weekly cover for your home, possessions, vehicle, health, business or investments. Travel insurance is offered when you book a trip…
  15. CrimeCrime actions let you try to take money, but you may get arrested and lose money instead.
  16. EFCCAn EFCC file can lead to a raid or a court case. You may also receive an invitation to appear at the EFCC.
  17. Jail and bailIf you’re arrested and don’t pay the fine, you’ll stay in a cell for a few real minutes.

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Last updated 4 Nov 2026 · Handbook version 59 · Applies to the game as of 4 Nov 2026 (build 1793797350)