1,095 Shopify Stores in Nigeria: Stats & Trends (2026)
We track 1,095 active Shopify stores in Nigeria, with 269 newly added in the last 30 days (25% of the current base). Among stores with catalog data, the most common product count range is 10-49, with prices typically in the Under $25 range. The leading categories are Apparel & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics, Electronics. 49% maintain social media profiles — Instagram leads — and 5% run Meta ad campaigns.
Growth trend
Stores newly indexed each month over the past 12 months
269 new stores were added in the past 30 days — 25% of the total, making this one of the fastest-growing areas on the platform. This is above the Shopify average of 20%.
Products & categories
How many products stores carry, plus category breakdown.
Categories are non-exclusive -- a store can belong to more than one category, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Among stores with catalog data, most have smaller catalogs in the 10-49 product range. The average is higher at 343 because some stores carry much larger inventories. That's smaller than the Shopify average of 428. The most popular store categories in this market are Apparel & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics, Electronics.
Pricing & currencies
How products are priced, plus the currencies stores list in.
Among stores with pricing data, the most common price range is Under $25. The average is higher at $317 because some stores price much higher, pulling it up. That's above the Shopify average of $219.
Popular apps
The most popular are Shopify Inbox, Judge.me Product Reviews App, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS.
Marketing & analytics tools
Google Analytics (19%), Google Tag Manager (5%), Facebook Pixel (3%).
Popular themes
The most used are Dawn, Horizon, Trade.
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Province and city-level distribution within Nigeria
| Province | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 597 | 55% |
| Abuja Federal Capital Territory | 182 | 17% |
| Oyo | 27 | 2% |
| Rivers | 26 | 2% |
| England | 15 | 1% |
| Edo | 13 | 1% |
| Ogun | 12 | 1% |
| Delaware | 11 | 1% |
| Abia | 9 | 1% |
| Delta | 9 | 1% |
| City | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 325 | 30% |
| Abuja | 145 | 13% |
| Lekki | 104 | 9% |
| Ikeja | 36 | 3% |
| Port Harcourt | 26 | 2% |
| Ibadan | 24 | 2% |
| Lagos | 11 | 1% |
| Benin City | 9 | 1% |
| Enugu | 9 | 1% |
Representative stores
A varied sample - weighted by data completeness, refreshed daily
Shopify Inbox
Yotpo: Email Marketing & SMS
Hextom: Countdown Timer Bar
Evey Events & Tickets
Bundler ‑ Product Bundles App
Shopify Inbox
Essential Announcement Bar
Judge.me Product Reviews App
Essential Announcement Bar
Judge.me Product Reviews App
Hextom: Countdown Timer Bar
Powerful Contact Form Builder
Judge.me Product Reviews App
UpPromote Affiliate Marketing
Hextom: Countdown Timer Bar
Parkour: TikTok Pixel & CAPI
UpPromote Affiliate Marketing
Hulk Contact Form Builder
Shopify Inbox
Judge.me Product Reviews App
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How many Shopify stores are in Nigeria?
Our database tracks 1,095 active Shopify stores in Nigeria.
How fast is the Nigeria Shopify market growing?
In the past 30 days, 269 new Shopify stores were indexed in Nigeria, reflecting a 25% monthly growth rate.
What is the average catalog size for Nigeria Shopify stores?
Among Shopify stores in Nigeria with catalog data, the average is about 343 products. The most common catalog size range is 10-49.
What are the most popular apps among Nigeria Shopify stores?
The top apps are Shopify Inbox, Judge.me Product Reviews App, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS. The complete ranked list is in the Popular Apps section on this page.
How often is the data updated?
The data is updated weekly. Most store records are refreshed within a few days of any change.
Can I export the data?
Yes. All paid plans include CSV exports. You can use the data for lead generation, market research, and competitor analysis.
Social media platforms
Instagram (48%), Facebook (23%), TikTok (22%).
About 49% of stores maintain social media profiles and 5% run Meta ads — moderate marketing investment overall. That's 9 percentage points below the Shopify average of 58%.