Lagos and London, closer
Meet Nigerians and people in the UK who want something real. Free to join. You chat when you both say yes.
Most dating apps treat Nigeria and the UK as two separate markets. Codedruns is built for the people who live between them.
Students in Manchester whose families are in Enugu. Nurses in Birmingham who grew up in Ibadan. Londoners who have spent Christmas in Lagos and would like a reason to go back.
The clocks help. Lagos and London are never more than an hour apart, so a good-morning message lands in the morning on both sides.
All we ask is that you are yourself. Real first names, real photos, and a few honest lines about what you are looking for. See how it works
How it works
First, a profile in two minutes.
First name, age, city and who you would like to meet. Add up to four photos and a few lines about you.
Then like the people you would meet.
Discover shows the other side of the corridor first: Nigeria if you live in the UK, the UK if you live in Nigeria.
Chat opens when it is mutual.
Nobody can message you until you have both pressed like. No inbox full of strangers.
Ways to say hello
The best first messages are small and specific. Pick something from their profile, ask one easy question, and let the conversation find its own pace.
Amaka example
Jollof or chips? Choose carefully.
Jollof, obviously. But party jollof, not restaurant jollof.
Correct answer. You can stay.
Ha. My mum makes the best one in Leeds, by the way.
Seun example
Your profile says Sundays are sacred. What does a good one look like?
Church, then a long lunch with my cousins in Ikeja. You?
Football in the park, then cooking for whoever turns up.
So we both feed people. Promising.
Fola example
Good morning from Lagos. Is it morning there too?
It is! Same time in summer, an hour behind you in winter.
So I can text you over breakfast either way.
Exactly. Tea in Croydon, tea in Lekki.
Guides for both sides
Questions, answered
Is Codedruns free? Yes. Signing up, building a profile, liking people and chatting with your matches are all free. There are no paid features at the moment.
Who can join? Adults aged 18 or over who live in Nigeria or the United Kingdom. You confirm your age when you sign up, and profiles that look under 18 are removed.
Can anyone message me? No. Chat opens only after you have both liked each other. Until then nobody can send you a message.
How do I get more matches? Add a clear, recent photo of your face and a few specific lines about you: your work, where your family is from, what a good weekend looks like. Then like people whose profiles you would genuinely answer.
Do I need to confirm my email? You can browse straight away. To send messages you enter the 6-digit code we email you, which keeps throwaway accounts out of chat.
Can I use it like an app on my phone? Yes. On Android, open the site in Chrome and tap Install app. On iPhone, open it in Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen.
What is the time difference between Nigeria and the UK? Nigeria is on UTC+1 all year. The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 from late March to late October, so Lagos is one hour ahead in winter and on the same time in summer.
What happens when we match? A chat opens for both of you in the Chats tab. Messages arrive in a few seconds, you can see when yours have been read, and you can keep talking for as long as you like.
Can I delete my account? Yes, any time from Settings. Your profile, photos and likes are removed at once. Messages and reports are kept for 90 days for safety investigations, then deleted.
Make the first move
Next you choose a password and your date of birth. Your profile is live as soon as you add a photo.