Mitrobe StaffOnline shopping in Nigeria is growing by the day as many more locals are delighted in patronizing online stores that buying offline, the simplest reason to this is convenience.
Listed online stores are digital market places on the internet. They are websites where a customer places a pre-order and buys things. Online stores can represent a significant retailer, a small store, an e-commerce store, or merely an individual who sells its products through third-party websites.
An online store has catalogs, shopping carts, search features, 3D secured payment portals, customer care, product tracking, product rating, and review.
Online shopping started in the 1960s, and the first company to launch this feature is IBM. Since then, several e-commerce websites have emerged, and the world has slowly shifted to online shopping.
People prefer shopping online mainly because of the convenience that comes with it, but aside that they are several advantages of shopping online such as;
- Security
- Variety of products to choose from
- Buying authentic products
- Discount prices and coupons
- Getting honest reviews from other customers that have purchased the product earlier.
When online shopping first came about in Nigeria, people were reluctant to pay for products they haven’t seen, while others were not even aware of its existence.
Online stores in Nigeria has since then evolved to a safe and reliable market place that majority of Nigerians run to for their daily needs like food, clothing, home appliances, toiletries, automobiles, phone and accessories, pets, and even services.
List of Top 10 Online Stores in Nigeria to shop
Although there are several Nigerian online stores, some are more advanced and superior to others. We have diligently count down our list to the ten best online shopping sites in Nigeria.
The stores picked to make this list were chosen based on the following merits;
- Customer review
- Customer care service
- Product authenticity
- Product delivery time
- Price of products
- Payment options and security
- Coupons and daily deals
- Number of products listed
- Customer-friendly interface
11. VCONNECT.COM
This is one of the oldest Nigerian online store and marketplace with more than 10 years of existence, although the platform didn’t started as an online store but rather as a directory of businesses in Nigeria, with time they rebranded and integrate online shopping for numerous users that use the platform.
On this platform, you get to meet other verified sellers of products and services all over Nigeria. If you are also a retailer looking to increase your sales, Vconnect is a great place to advertise your products.
10. BUYRIGHT.COM.NG
When it comes to buying heavy-duty items like batteries, inverters, stabilizers for your office or home. They also sell foods, clothing, insurance, books & stationaries, phones & accessories, adult toys, health products, hotel reservations, and travel, etc.
They have a total of 46 product categories to cover the needs of every Nigerian online shopper.
9. DELUXE.COM.NG
Deluxe Nigeria is a fast-growing online shopping platform in Nigeria with more than 100 categories in Electronics, furniture, wallpapers, home appliances and more.
They are on a mission to revamp the Nigerian e-commerce environment by giving customers and online shoppers a memorable experience.
8. OBEEZI.COM
Undoubtedly, this is the number 1 online fashion store in Nigeria. Obeezi built a good name for itself via various advertisements on almost all social media platforms.
They offer all kinds of fashion wears like shoes, jerseys, tracksuit, gowns, suits, belts, wristwatches, perfumes and even traditional attires. They have 8 major categories and each has over 10 sub-categories that cover all lines of fashion.
They also offer bulk sale and retail sale, some of their products have a 40% discount.
7. KARA.COM.NG
This is a Nigerian online store that predominately deals with electronics, industrial kitchen equipment, computers, phones, and accessories. They offer special discounts to both single and bulk purchases.
Their head office is located in Ikeja, Lagos State and they have a branch office in Kaduna State. Kara has lost products including kid stores, livestock, health products and services.
6. PARKTELONLINE.COM
This Nigerian online store is unique because it is mainly focused on phones, tablets, and phone accessories. They have several popular phone brands and models. They also offer payment on delivery so you will be assured of safety, they give free shipping to customers in Abuja and Lagos.
5. PRINTIVO.COM
This is the biggest and earliest Nigerian online printing store. Printivo is the best-known online print shop in Nigeria. The online print company provides free templates for its customers for ease of access to designs and ideas on what’s best for their use.
The Printivo online Store offers designers and printing providers the ability to earn money online through the sale of their prints and designs to customers throughout the world on their unique online marketplace for vendors and buyers. In comparison to other e-commerce websites, Printivo shop is a printing concept marketplace online.
Their delivery time is excellent and the products are top quality. Their site is easy for users and their product delivery time is amazing.
4. PAYPORTE.COM
Payporte became a popular online shopping game-changer when they sponsored the BigBrother Naija reality shop. The show attracted millions on viewers from all over African and the world and Payporte used this medium to advertise their brand and create much awareness to online shoppers. At Payporte you can get almost any product you want at a decent price.
3. SLOT.NG
Slot has always been a forerunner in the Nigerian online market space. Their head office is located at 2B Medical Road, Ikeja Lagos and their website represents their shop for customers who can’t come to the store.
When it comes to electronics, phones, computers, gadgets, home appliances, and other tech accessories, Slot is the number 1 destination. They are fully focused on electronics; they offer free delivery and their 7 days return policy is fully functional.
They sell products from top brands like LG, Apple, Infinix, Sony, Techno, HP, Asus, BeatbyDre, Amazon, Haier Thermocool, Hisense, etc. They also sell their customized Slot brands like power banks, memory cards, and USB drives. They offer amazing “Deals of the day” where prices of products are reduced for online shoppers.
2. KONGA.COM
Konga is the second biggest online store in Nigeria. Since it was established in July 2012, this store has risen high above the ranks to take its place at the peak of Nigerian e-commerce stores.
Every week they have lots of amazing deals, offers and discount sales, free gifts, and clearance sales. Their website is both mobile and PC friendly and they have mobile applications for both Android and iOS devices.
Konga has 100s of different categories to choose from, leaving shoppers glued to their website with many amazing products to buy from. Konga also has lots of independent retailers patterning with them and Nigerian entrepreneurs are always welcomed to sell their products on Konga.
1. JUMIA.COM.NG
Jumia was established in 2012 and is currently the biggest and most reliable online store in Nigeria. They have millions of products and services to choose from.
Their prices are cheap, their products are genuine, they have 9 different payment options and have patterned with companies like MasterCard, DHL, Interswitch, Visa, Verve, and Mcash to make sure customers are well-protected while making payments for products, they also offer pay on delivery.
They offer Food, Fashion, Electronics, Gift, Toys, Adult products, Health products, Phones, Computers, Pets, Travel, Flights, Hotel booking, Utility Bills Payment, Airtime and Data, and Professional services.
They have the biggest deals any online store in Nigeria can offer, they give out free coupons, and they partner with top brands to offer amazing discounts to their customers.
OFONIMEH JOHNSON
Mitrobe Staff
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