The continuous rise in population within developing countries has led to a wide range of discussions on the topic of affordable housing. The term affordable housing isn’t absolute and its relativity is evident in mega cities such as Lagos, Nigeria. Therefore, if the provision of affordable housing is to be effective, it has to begin with understanding the society and the various socio-economic structures that are present within it. The demand for housing should not be done at the expense of green spaces or the built environment in general, but rather begin with a call for intelligent and sustainable approaches that deal with the complexity of this issue. Lagos’ financial might and infrastructure set it up as a role model for other Nigerian states. Hence, it is important that its policies and infrastructural approaches to common challenges such as affordable housing are innovative and beyond ordinary, and relatively appropriate.