1,018 Shopify Stores in Nigeria: Stats & Trends (2026)
We track 1,018 active Shopify stores in Nigeria, with 288 newly added in the last 30 days (28% 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. 53% maintain social media profiles — Instagram leads — and 7% run Meta ad campaigns.
Growth trend
Stores newly indexed each month over the past 12 months
288 new stores were added in the past 30 days — 28% of the total, making this one of the fastest-growing areas on the platform. This is above the Shopify average of 22%.
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 461 because some stores carry much larger inventories. That's larger than the Shopify average of 438. 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 $297 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 (22%), Google Tag Manager (5%), Google Ads (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 | 572 | 56% |
| Abuja Federal Capital Territory | 164 | 16% |
| Rivers | 25 | 2% |
| Oyo | 23 | 2% |
| England | 12 | 1% |
| Ogun | 12 | 1% |
| Delta | 10 | 1% |
| Delaware | 9 | 1% |
| Edo | 9 | 1% |
| City | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 303 | 30% |
| Abuja | 135 | 13% |
| Lekki | 96 | 9% |
| Ikeja | 41 | 4% |
| Port Harcourt | 25 | 2% |
| Ibadan | 20 | 2% |
| Victoria Island | 10 | 1% |
| Ojo | 9 | 1% |
| Surulere | 9 | 1% |
Representative stores
A varied sample - weighted by data completeness, refreshed daily
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How many Shopify stores are in Nigeria?
Our database tracks 1,018 active Shopify stores in Nigeria.
How fast is the Nigeria Shopify market growing?
In the past 30 days, 288 new Shopify stores were indexed in Nigeria, reflecting a 28% 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 461 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 (51%), Facebook (26%), TikTok (23%).
Social media adoption is strong at 53%, and 7% of stores run Meta ad campaigns. That's 6 percentage points below the Shopify average of 59%.