It’s easier and faster to shop from home than to go to the market. Whether it is furniture, clothes, foodstuff, food from restaurants, ice cream, name it, there is a way to get them without leaving your house, without stressing or doing much, and that is through ordering them online. There are applications that perform this function. This article is for people who do not have time to go the markets, stores or shops to buy things and are looking for the best online shopping apps to get products from.
Key Insights
Online shopping apps allow Nigerians to buy a wide variety of products without leaving their homes.
Apps like Jumia and Konga provide verified sellers and flexible payment options.
Aliexpress connects Nigerian buyers directly to Chinese manufacturers.
Jiji and PayPorte offer unique features like classified ads and fresh food delivery.
Here are five best online shopping apps for convenience in Nigeria:
Jumia
Jumia is one of the leading online shopping apps in Nigeria. It offers a wide range of products which include fashion such as footwear, headgear, watches, and general accessories for both men and women, electronics with authentic products from leading electronic brands such as Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic and the others; home essentials such as furniture, household items and even kitchen appliances; and a lot more.
The obvious question that will pose your minds will be, why should you choose Jumia? Well, here are some benefits of shopping on Jumia:
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Jumia directly sources products from trusted brands and sellers that are verified to ensure authenticity and also warranty.
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You can monitor your order’s progress through the Jumia app or website
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It offers flexible payment options, including buy now, pay later, as well as credit or debit bank transfers.
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It provides detailed product descriptions and you can use advanced filters to find just what you need. You can also read customer reviews.
Konga
Konga is also one of the leading online shopping apps in Nigeria. It was founded in 2012 by Sim Shagaya, with its headquarters being in Lagos, Nigeria. Konga is a third-party online marketplace and also a first-party direct retail platform which offers a wide range of products like electronics such as smartphones, laptops, home appliances, beauty and personal care products and many others.
Here are some features of Konga that make it worth shopping on:
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Aside from the fact that it is a platform for buying products, it allows businesses and also individuals to sell their products online.
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It offers a logistics service that enables the timely delivery of goods to customers.
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It provides a secure payment platform that allows customers to make payments online without risking sharing sensitive information that can lead to scams. Several banks in Nigeria integrate with this platform, ensuring its authenticity.
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Same day delivery for orders placed and checked out before 3pm, Mondays to Sundays.
Aliexpress
Aliexpress is a popular online retail service that allows people to buy directly from chinese manufacturers. It is part of the well known e-commerce conglomerate Alibaba Group. Though not owned by a Nigerian, Aliexpress helps connect consumers from Nigeria with manufacturers in China so they can get products directly from them without middlemen.
Here are some benefits of shopping on Aliexpress:
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It offers a wide range of products which includes electronic, fashion wears, home appliances, furniture, etc.
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It provides the opportunity to buy directly from manufacturers, eradicating the need for middlemen.
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It provides for unique goods that are normally difficult to find.
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It offers more affordable prices compared to other platforms.
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It gives shopping options to so many countries, promoting international trade.
Jiji
Jiji is one of Nigeria’s top online shopping platforms, which operates consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer models. It is a classified ads platform that connects buyers and sellers across Nigeria. It was established in 2014, with its headquarters located at Lagos, Nigeria. Jiji, like other online shopping platforms, also offers a wide range of products such as electronics, furniture, fashion products and basically anything sellable.
Here are some key features of Jiji:
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It allows sellers to post ads for free to get customers
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It ensures a safe shopping experience providing verified sellers
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The app is easy to navigate
PayPorte
PayPorte is one of Nigeria’s top online retailers, offering a wide range of products including fashion and lifestyle items, home appliances such as electronics and gadgets, household essentials, and a food store facility that allows consumers to purchase market-fresh produce and groceries. Its headquarters is in Nigeria but it also has satellite locations in several African countries. Its main aim is to provide consumers with a seamless shopping experience.
Here are some benefits of shopping on PayPorte:
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It provides a 24-hour convenient shopping and delivery option
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It offers prompt, fast and reliable shipping
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It provides for easy returns and customer support
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Its mobile app provides a friendly user interface
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It generally provides seamless shopping experience across its online and offline platforms.
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Conclusion
Shopping can sometimes be a hassle, which is why there are now mobile applications and online websites where one can just order and products are delivered. Above are just five of the best online shopping apps utilised by Nigerians, there are many more apps. From today on, you can now get into the easy life of shopping online and utilise any of the five apps that have been mentioned in this article.
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