Players asked for it, and it is here: you can adopt a child in Naija Life, whether you are married or single. Open the Family app on your phone and tap Adopt a child. You choose a girl or a boy, how old they are — a baby, a child or a teen — and their name, and they come home that same day. From then on they grow up like any child in the game: in real time, at home with you, with their school fees every Saturday and their own family actions.
What does adoption cost?
The agency's fee is ₦200,000, paid once. After that the child costs what any child costs: school fees each game week while they live at home, and once they are grown they send money home instead.
| Stage | Age (real days) | Fees each game week |
|---|---|---|
| 👶 Baby | day 0–2 | ₦300 |
| 🧒 Child | day 2–7 | ₦600 |
| 🧑 Teen | day 7–14 | ₦1,000 |
Adopting a teen means they are grown sooner, so the fees stop sooner; adopting a baby gives you the whole journey.
Do you need a bigger home?
Yes, the agency checks that there is a room for the child, exactly as for a baby. A single room has no space:
| Home | Children it holds |
|---|---|
| 🚪 Single room | 0 |
| 🔑 Self-contain | 1 |
| 🏠 Mini flat | 2 |
| 🏢 Serviced apartment | 3 |
| 🏘️ Terrace duplex | 3 |
| 🏡 Detached duplex | 3 |
| 🏰 Mansion | 3 |
The family limit of 3 children counts every child, born or adopted, and the agency visits once every 3 days, so a family grows one child at a time. Need more room? The housing guide covers moving, and the real estate guide covers building your own.
Single or married: what is the difference?
- Single: the child is yours alone, and so are the fees. If you marry later, the child stays yours and comes into the marriage with you.
- Married: the child belongs to the couple, like a baby. If your spouse is another player, the fees and the money a grown child sends home are shared between you.
Either way, your child lives in your home in 3D, and the family actions — feeding the baby, the school run, homework, gist with your teen — work just the same. The marriage and children guide covers the rest of family life.
Questions people ask
Can you adopt in Naija Life?
Yes. Open the Family app and tap Adopt a child. You choose a girl or a boy, their age and their name.
Can you adopt without being married?
Yes. Single players can adopt. The child is yours alone, and stays yours if you marry later.
How much does adoption cost in Naija Life?
The agency's fee is ₦200,000, then the usual school fees each game week while the child lives at home.
How many children can you adopt?
Up to the family limit of 3 children, born or adopted, if your home has room. The agency visits once every 3 days.
Can you adopt a teenager?
Yes. You can adopt a baby, a child or a teen; they grow up from that age.