Where to Buy Phones in Nigeria: Retail, Jiji or Computer Village
There are four ways to buy a phone in Nigeria, and they trade the same two things against each other: how much you pay, and how much recourse you have when something goes wrong.
| Channel | Price | If it goes wrong | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online retail: Jumia, Konga | Highest | Return window, paper trail | New, sealed, first-time buyers |
| Physical retail: Slot, Pointek, Kara | High | A shop you can go back to | New, with a warranty conversation |
| Marketplace: Jiji | Mid to low | Platform dispute, no guarantee | Used and Tokunbo, deepest supply |
| Open market: Computer Village | Lowest | Effectively none | Buyers who know what they are checking |
There is no universally right answer. There is a right answer for how much verification you are able to do yourself.
Jumia or Konga? Check both, the winner changes by variant
People pick one retailer and stay there. That costs money. Comparing the cheapest listing on each for the same configuration on 11 September 2026:
| Model / storage | Jumia, cheapest | Konga, cheapest | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB | ₦2,100,000 | ₦2,425,000 | Jumia, by ₦325,000 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB | ₦2,400,000 | ₦2,300,000 | Konga, by ₦100,000 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB | ₦2,840,000 | ₦2,600,000 | Konga, by ₦240,000 |
| iPhone 17 Pro 256GB | ₦1,900,000 | ₦1,800,000 | Konga, by ₦100,000 |
| iPhone 17 256GB | ₦1,450,000 | ₦1,400,000 | Konga, by ₦50,000 |
Konga was cheaper on four of five configurations, but Jumia was ₦325,000 cheaper on the single most-bought variant in the country, the Pro Max 256GB. Checking both takes two minutes and, on that one comparison, was worth more than most people’s monthly rent.
Where used stock actually is
For anything second-hand, Jiji has depth nothing else matches. Across the iPhone 17 Pro Max alone we counted 858 listings, 201 of them used. Neither Jumia nor Konga sells used phones at meaningful scale.
That depth is the advantage and the risk. There is no verification between you and the seller, which is why every used purchase needs the checks in our UK-used buying guide run in person before payment.
Computer Village
Ikeja is where most stock enters the country, and the overwhelming majority of listings we reviewed, new and used, sit in Lagos. That concentration is why Lagos prices run below Abuja and Port Harcourt.
- Know the number before you arrive. Walking in without a reference price is how people overpay. Our device pages publish low, typical and high for every variant.
- Test everything at the stall. Once you leave, you have no recourse.
- Ignore the first price. The 256GB variants have the deepest supply and therefore the most negotiating room.
- Do not follow anyone to a second location. Buy at the stall you walked into, in daylight.
Instagram and WhatsApp sellers
A large share of local phone trade now runs through social accounts and WhatsApp rather than websites, on some searches these sellers rank ahead of every retailer. Some are established dealers with real shops. Some are a phone number and a photo.
The distinguishing question is not follower count. It is whether they will meet you somewhere fixed and let you run your checks before payment. A seller who insists on payment before inspection is not offering you a phone, they are offering you a risk.
Paying without getting caught out
- Inspect first, pay second. Every check in our guides is worthless after the money moves.
- Use pay-on-delivery where it is offered: and open the box while the rider is still there.
- Keep the transaction on the platform you found the seller on. Moving to a private channel removes the dispute process, which is usually why it is suggested.
- Get the IMEI in writing before paying for anything shipped.
- Deposits are not refundable in practice. Treat any deposit as money spent.
Does the city change the price?
Yes. Lagos is generally cheapest because it is where stock lands. Abuja carries a premium, and Port Harcourt typically more again. Where we have enough verified offers in a city we publish the difference on the device page; where we do not, we leave it blank rather than estimate. Our Pricing Methodology explains the threshold.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jumia or Konga cheaper for phones in Nigeria?
Neither, consistently. On 11 September 2026 Konga was cheaper on four of five iPhone 17 configurations we compared, but Jumia was ₦325,000 cheaper on the iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB. Check both for the exact variant you want.
Is it safe to buy a phone at Computer Village?
It is the cheapest channel and the one with the least recourse. It is safe in proportion to how thoroughly you check the handset before paying, IMEI, battery health, activation lock, parts warnings and storage, all at the stall.
Where can I buy a used iPhone in Nigeria?
Jiji has by far the deepest used supply, 201 used iPhone 17 Pro Max listings against 642 new. Jumia and Konga do not sell used phones at meaningful scale. Physical stock concentrates in Lagos.
Should I pay before delivery?
No. Use pay-on-delivery where offered and inspect before the rider leaves. If a seller requires full payment before you can see the handset, you have given up every check that protects you.
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