Are Nigerian landlords intentionally exploiting the economic hardship to price citizens out of their homes?

A stinging editorial exposes how Nigeria's housing sector has degenerated into a brutal "landlords' economy". With apartment rents skyrocketing by 100% to 300% over the last two years, exploitative agents, and outrageous multi-year upfront demands, millions of middle- and low-income earners are being aggressively squeezed out of decent housing.