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Nigeria

Nigeria: Discover business opportunities in the biggest African market

A small percentage of Nigerians own credit cards, alternative payment methods are key to reaching this audience

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Market Overview

eCommerce market revenue is expected to grow at a rate of 10.81% per year (CAGR 2023-2027)* * Source: Statista, 2023

Population: 214M *

Approximately 3% of Nigerians own credit cards.

* Source: Datareportal, 2022
eCommerce: 11B *

Nigeria is expected to achieve $10,030.00 million in eCommerce market value by 2027*

* Source: International Trade Administration, 2022 & Statisa, 2023
eShoppers: 103M *

eCommerce users are expected to hit 58.6% by 2027.

* Source: Datareportal, 2022
Internet users: 51.4% *

Smartphone penetration is at 56% among Nigerians, this is why payment methods such as mobile money are important.

* Source: Datareportal, 2022

Gain insight into Nigeria's most relevant payment methods

37% Card Based
26% Bank Transfer
20% Cash on Delivery
9% Others
8% eWallets

Credit and debit cards

Play like a local by offering traditional payment methods.
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Verve
Wallets

Tackle all audiences.
- OPay
- Paga
Online bank transfers

Count on a wide variety of options to drive conversion.
- Zenith
- GT Bank
- Unity Bank
- First Bank
- Sterling Bank
- Providus Bank
- Access
- Okra

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