Generally speaking, Nigerians do not trust anyone with their money (not even banks), that explains why businesses that depend on online payment were not so popular.
The idea online shopping in Nigeria: placing the order and waiting days for a delivery person to come knocking on your door seemed too good to be true. All that changed when banks in Nigeria introduced internet banking, mobile money and other secure channels in line with Central Bank of Nigeria cashless policy.
Nigeria is open for business and international investors “no wan carry last”.
The online shopping experience for Nigerians has improved significantly over the past 1 year, we’ve seen critics and skeptics like me embrace and maintain good relationships with these companies.
If you’re not willing to compromise on quality while shopping and at the same time want best discount prices that won’t leave a hole in your pocket – These top 5 Nigerian online retail outlets should be the pages your visit after reading this.
Most of these companies are firmly rooted with branches in over 30 countries and are changing the way we do business in Nigeria. Listed in no particular order are my top 5 Nigerian online retailers.
TOP 5 ONLINE SHOPPING RETAIL OUTLETS IN NIGERIA
Jumia Nigeria
Jumia is one of the first retailers to make it big in Nigeria’s online shopping market through almost impossible to ignore aggressive marketing campaigns on social media and TV. They deals on all sort of a wide range of products including electronics, fashion, home appliances, kid’s items and more.
Konga Nigeria
Konga – What they lack in prices is made up for in little or no delivery charges. Opening their doors to other merchants and switching from UPS to a local courior service has negatively affected consumer satisfaction.
Jiji Nigeria
Jiji is one of the biggest shopping outlets in the country today. Jiji sells a wide variety of things like properties, shoes, smartphones, clothes etc. Jiji provides you with an easy solution to buy and sell things.
Kaymu Nigeria
Kaymu – The first company to introduce the marketplace form of business online is undoubtedly the biggest marketplace in Nigeria. Kaymu is now a leading online shop in Nigeria, which provides a meeting place for buyers and sellers. Awesome deals for new and used items are available – made possible by Kaymu’s fixed price system which specializes on Mobile devices like Samsung Galaxy, the very affordable Tecno range of phones, Blackberry phones, computers and accessories, cheap fashion and clothing for men and women, home appliances, cars and real estate.
Taafoo
Taafoo deals mainly on fashion wears with discounts accepted by their customers. Since 2009, Taafoo has transformed into a recognized online retail dealer in Nigeria.
Delivery options: Items purchased are usually received using any of these options – FedEx, DHL, UPS Express, TNT, Courier plus
That’s my top favourites without rating and I’d like to know yours too. Which of these great retailers would you say offers the best prices, great customer care and delivery time.
Enjoy shopping on line today
