ONLINE STORES IN NIGERIA - BUY ON THE WEB

Here is a list of leading online stores in Nigeria. At these online stores you can order products with your credit/ATM/debit cards and they will deliver it to you in days. Some also allow electronic fund transfer via Internet Banking as well as bank deposits. Some online stores in Nigeria also offer payment on delivery where you pay cash when the product is delivered.

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Jumia Online Store
• Type: A General Online Store
• Alexa Ranking: 20 (09/02/2013)
• Payment Methods: Debit/Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Interswitch, Verve), Payment on Delivery, Bank deposit & Internet Banking (GTBank, Access Bank, Zenith Bank)
• Top Brands: BlackBerry, Nokia, HP, Samsung, Acer, Dell, Sony, LG
• Main Categories: Fashion, Mobile Phones, Computing, Electronics, Camera Photo & Video, Games & Consoles, Home Appliances, Beauty Products, Fragrances, Watches, Baby Toy & Kids, Books, Events & Tickets, Wine
• Average Delivery Time: 1 - 3 Business Days
• Maximum Delivery Time: 10 Business Days
• Security: Comodo Secured
• Footprint: Nationwide
• Free Shipping: Not Specified
• Shipping Partners: DHL
• Warranty: Yes
• Optimised for Mobile: Yes
• Return Policy: Yes
• Pros: Extensive Product Line, Competitive Prices, Top Brands, Warranties
• Cons: No Free Shipping, lacks a Mobile site, payment on delivery available in only a few locations
• Contact: 08160782937
• Online Store Link: www.jumia.com.ng
Konga Online Store
• Type: A General Online Store
• Alexa Ranking: 61 (09/02/2013)
• Payment Methods: Debit/Credit Cards (Naira Visa & MasterCard, InterSwitch Verve), Payment on Delivery (Cash, debit/credit card & POS), Konga Wallet, Bank deposit & Internet Banking (GTBank, Zenith Bank)
• Main Categories: Groceries, Baby, Beauty & Personal Care, Office & Schools, Home Appliance, Cleaning
• Average Delivery Time: 1 - 3 days
• Maximum Delivery Time: Not Specified
• Security: 256-bit encryption
• Footprint: Nationwide
• Free Shipping: Yes (for orders above N5,000 for Lagos & above N15,000 for outside Lagos)
• Shipping Partners: DHL, Konga Express Delivery
• Warranty: Yes
• Optimised for Mobile: Yes
• Return Policy: Yes
• Pros: Mobile Site, Carries Food items, Free Shipping
• Cons: Clothing, bags & shoes not available
• Contact: 01-460-5555
• Online Store Link: www.konga.com
Taafoo Online Store
• Type: An Online Fashion Store
• Alexa Ranking: 88 (09/02/2013)
• Payment Methods: Debit/Credit Cards (Naira Visa & MasterCard, InterSwitch Verve), Payment on Delivery, Bank deposit & Internet Banking (GTBank, Zenith Bank, FirstBank)
• Main Categories: Men Fashion, Women Fashion, Baby & Kids, Bags & Handbags, Jewelry, Accessories, Beauty & Perfumes, Eyewear, Gifts & Gadgets
• Average Delivery Time: 1 - 5 days
• Maximum Delivery Time: Not Specified
• Security: Comodo Secured, Veriseal
• Footprint: Nationwide
• Free Shipping: Not Clear
• Shipping Partners: Yes
• Warranty: Not Specified
• Optimised for Mobile: Yes*
• Return Policy: Yes
• Pros: Top Brands, Men & Women Fashion
• Cons: No Free Shipping, Mobile site not smart,
• Contact: 07038126008
• Online Store Link: www.taafoo.com
Sunglasses Online Store
• Type: An Online Store for sunglasses & contact lenses
• Alexa Ranking: 245 (22/10/2012)
• Payment Methods: Debit/Credit Cards (Visa & MasterCard), Payment on Delivery, Internet Banking/EFT (FCMB, Zenith Bank)
• Top Brands: Ray Ban, Oakley, Carrera, D & G, Fossil, Prada, Tom Ford, Esprit, Addidas, Uvex, Prada Sport, Calvin Klein
• Average Delivery Time: 5 - 10 days
• Maximum Delivery Time: 15 days
• Security: 128-bit encryption, Comodo Secured
• Footprint: Nationwide
• Free Shipping: Yes
• Shipping Partners: Not Specified
• Warranty: Yes, 1 year
• Optimised for Mobile: No
• Return Policy: Yes
• Pros: Top Brands, Free Shipping
• Cons: No Mobile Site,
• Contact: 08176764894
• Online Store Link: www.sunglasses.com.ng
Kamdora Online Store
• Type: An Online Fashion Store
• Alexa Ranking: 406 (22/10/2012)
• Payment Methods: Payment on Delivery
• Categories: Shoes, Dresses, Bags
• Average Delivery Time: 3 days
• Maximum Delivery Time: Not Specified
• Footprint: Nationwide
• Free Shipping: Yes
• Shipping Partners: Not Specified
• Optimised for Mobile: No
• Return Policy: Yes
• Pros: Free Shipping, Cash on Delivery
• Cons: No Mobile Site, Poor category organisation, mostly or only female fashion
• Contact: 08099943322
• Online Store Link: www.kamdora.com
These are some of the leading online stores in Nigeria. You can also find more e-shopping stores in Nigeria. Note that this list follows a conservative definition of online stores. Only online stores that sell their products directly are included. Stores that sell for other stores like online shopping malls or marketplaces where people sell their products online are not included.

Similarly deals sites, classified ads sites and similar sites do not qualify as online stores in our definition.

There are many online stores in Nigeria. Some like Jumia and Konga sell assorted products, while others focus on certain types of products like Taafoo, an online fashion store.

Before buying any product from an online store in Nigeria, make sure you read the return policy to understand the process involved. In addition read the FAQ page and any guide on the website to make sure you understand how the online store works.

In the course of this online shopping in Nigeria series we will also create similar listings for deals websites and online shopping malls. Know of other great online stores in Nigeria within the Alexa top 500 ranking for Nigeria? Share them as a comment.


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