Review: 8 Websites most visited by Nigerians

Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest technology markets by telecoms subscriptions and Internet usage. What’s more, people have access to devices like smartphones and laptops that they use to access the internet.

There are tons of websites on the internet and Nigerians visit them for a number of reasons. These reasons include:

• Information
• Transactions
• Entertainment
• Registration

We have curated a list of the most visited websites in Nigeria as of July 2021 based on traffic and rankings.

Jumia

This is the number one online shopping mall in Nigeria with the largest inventory of items – groceries, electronic appliances, gadgets, accessories and lots more.

It also runs an affiliate program and logistics services.

People who are looking to shop and also make money by referring products offered by the company to customers always find themselves on the website.

linkedin

This is the biggest professional website in the world. It focuses on businesses and employment opportunities for its users.

Little wonder people who are looking to network while making professional connections visit LinkedIn.

bet9ja

This is one of the biggest and most visited online sports betting websites in Nigeria. It has the subdomain shop.bet9ja.com which is used by bet9ja.com shops to book sports bets.

It offers high-quality online betting services to its users. This is a major reason why it’s the first stop for bookies.

Facebook

It is the most visited social media website in Nigeria. Its easy-to-use interface coupled with the fact that it is effective for connecting with people makes it preferable for most people.

Its video content and instant messenger features are also what draw people in.

Youtube

It is a video-sharing website owned by Google that enables people to watch videos online.

It is the number one website for streaming videos and it also has a mobile app.

Its huge catalog of videos is the main reason why it has huge visits on its site.

All you need is a compatible phone and internet subscription to access its content.

Nairaland

This is Africa’s biggest online forum. It is also used by people to verify jobs.

Its simple interface coupled with its fast loading time makes it one of the frequently visited websites.

Paystack

This is the most visited online payment website.

It enables merchants to accept credit and debit card payments online from customers.

As online transactions become more popular, traffic to its website increases.

Jamb.org.ng

This is the online portal for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board that handles entrance examinations into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

For this reason, people troop to its website to register and also get information about exams and admission status.

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