On a global outlook, several classifieds have set the trend for several
others. Classifieds like Craigslist, Gumtree, Quikr, Gumtree have garnered
great stakes in countries where they hold sway by activating millions of
transactions and exchange of over a billion ton of goods. Commercially, the importance and the
advantages of classifieds are less reported and attributed, many who engage in
the traditional way of commerce have gradually turned to classified sites for
their trade or to make purchases.
In Nigeria, the lack of any form of reliable data or trade analysis
makes it almost impossible to have a proper understanding of how this
burgeoning ecommerce platform is changing the way people buy and sell in
Africa’s most populous nation. However, classified sites have come to stay in
Nigeria and amongst her peculiar populace, they have continuously shown by
their affinity for online buying and selling that online is no more a trend but
the actual but virtual marketplace.
In no particular order Jiji, OLX and Postwanga are at the epicenter of
the classified site marketplace revolution in Nigeria. The first entrant into
the Nigerian marketplace being OLX have over years have ostensibly garnered a
strong reputation as the platform to beat. The two other top players; Postwanga
and Jiji have also in a short period established themselves as top-notch
players in a domain that is relatively emerging.
OLX.com.ng
The OLX marketplace facilitates buying and selling
services and goods such as electronics, furniture, household goods, cars and
bikes. OLX, which launched in Nigeria in
2012, said it had more than three million sellers and buyers in the country in
2015. Seller can post free ads, sellers also
have the option of selling their goods themselves or allowing an OLX champ to
help do the selling. Sellers are allowed to post their price and phone number
from which the buyer could review and place a call.
Jiji.ng
Jiji.ng
is a fast-growing Nigerian free online classified site with advanced security
system. They claim to provide a simple hassle-free solution to sell and buy
almost anything. As a Seller, you can: Post free Ads with images; Update, move
your ad to Top position to get maximum efficiency from selling, get calls and
messages only from real people, because they require every user to register. as
a buyer, you can: Buy anything, simply call or send message to the Seller and
agree purchase with Sellers directly.
Posteanga.ng
Postwanga is a Nigerian classified
website that operates in different international countries. On Postwanga you
can easily post
free Ads with images, create and manage your account and upgrade to a full
online store. Users of Postwanga also enjoy the possibility of choosing what
category they want to place their goods and buyers could also search the site
by category or location. The platform claims to be a family-friendly marketplace to sell all your used and
new items, they also claim to go extra length to advertise your item.
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