1,168 Shopify Stores in Nigeria: Stats & Trends (2026)
We track 1,168 active Shopify stores in Nigeria, with 232 newly added in the last 30 days (20% 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 6% run Meta ad campaigns.
Growth trend
Stores newly indexed each month over the past 12 months
232 new stores were added in the past 30 days — 20% of the total, making this one of the fastest-growing areas on the platform. This is above the Shopify average of 14%.
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 302 because some stores carry much larger inventories. That's smaller than the Shopify average of 409. 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 $220 because some stores price much higher, pulling it up.
Popular apps
The most popular are Shopify Inbox, Judge.me Product Reviews App, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS.
Marketing & analytics tools
Google Analytics (18%), Google Tag Manager (4%), Facebook Pixel (2%).
Popular themes
The most used are Horizon, Dawn, Trade.
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Province and city-level distribution within Nigeria
| Province | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 636 | 54% |
| Abuja Federal Capital Territory | 187 | 16% |
| Oyo | 37 | 3% |
| Rivers | 26 | 2% |
| England | 18 | 2% |
| Delta | 14 | 1% |
| Edo | 13 | 1% |
| Ogun | 12 | 1% |
| Enugu | 11 | 1% |
| Anambra | 10 | 1% |
| City | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 343 | 29% |
| Abuja | 148 | 13% |
| Lekki | 113 | 10% |
| Ikeja | 41 | 4% |
| Ibadan | 35 | 3% |
| Port Harcourt | 25 | 2% |
| Enugu | 12 | 1% |
| Lagos | 10 | 1% |
| Surulere | 9 | 1% |
Representative stores
A varied sample - weighted by data completeness, refreshed daily
Judge.me Product Reviews App
Omnisend Email Marketing & SMS
Instafeed ‑ Instagram Feed
Lookfy Lookbook: Image Gallery
Cozy AntiTheft
Shopify Inbox
Privy ‑ Email, SMS & Pop Ups
Essential Announcement Bar
Judge.me Product Reviews App
Judge.me Product Reviews App
GemPages Landing Page Builder
Qikify Slide Cart Drawer
GSC Countdown Timer Bar
UpPromote Affiliate Marketing
EComposer Landing Page Builder
Judge.me Product Reviews App
Bundler ‑ Product Bundles App
Shopify Inbox
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How many Shopify stores are in Nigeria?
Our database tracks 1,168 active Shopify stores in Nigeria.
How fast is the Nigeria Shopify market growing?
In the past 30 days, 232 new Shopify stores were indexed in Nigeria, reflecting a 20% 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 302 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 (47%), TikTok (23%), Facebook (21%).
About 49% of stores maintain social media profiles and 6% run Meta ads — moderate marketing investment overall. That's 6 percentage points below the Shopify average of 55%.