Shopify agency for Nigerian brands
Shopify stores built for Nigerian shoppers and the diaspora: Paystack or Flutterwave checkout, transfer and pay-on-delivery options and delivery that customers can trust.
Shopify experts for Nigeria brands
Nigeria has Africa’s largest population and a young, mobile-first consumer base that discovers brands on Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp. Many successful Nigerian businesses began by selling through DMs and are now moving to proper stores to handle growing order volumes. Jumia and Konga are the best-known marketplaces, but fashion, beauty, hair care and food brands increasingly sell direct, both at home and to Nigerians in the UK, US and Canada.
BOOST STAR Experts builds and grows Shopify stores for Nigerian brands. We connect Paystack or Flutterwave so customers can pay by card, bank transfer or USSD, set up pay on delivery with sensible limits and integrate local couriers and international shipping for diaspora orders. Then we work on Meta and TikTok campaigns, WhatsApp communication and conversion improvements that suit shoppers on mobile data.
Selling online in Nigeria: what your store needs
Paystack, Flutterwave and transfers
Nigerian stores take payments through local gateways such as Paystack and Flutterwave, both of which connect to Shopify. They accept Verve, Visa and Mastercard cards, bank transfers and USSD codes, which many shoppers prefer. Pay on delivery builds trust with first-time buyers, but it needs order confirmation and limits to keep failed deliveries down.
CAC registration, VAT and data protection
Businesses register with the Corporate Affairs Commission and charge VAT at 7.5% where it applies. The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 governs how customer data is collected and stored, and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act covers fair dealing, returns and pricing. We build clear policies, consent and contact details into the store.
Delivery and dispatch riders
Delivery within Lagos and Abuja often uses dispatch riders for same-day service, while interstate parcels go through couriers such as GIG Logistics or Red Star Express. Platforms such as Sendbox help with local and international shipments. Traffic and distance make delivery times vary, so honest estimates and tracking updates by WhatsApp reduce anxious customer messages.
Social selling and the diaspora
Many Nigerian shoppers still want to chat before buying, so WhatsApp buttons and quick replies matter. English is the language of online retail, with Pidgin used in some campaigns. The diaspora is a valuable second market, paying in pounds, dollars or euros for fashion, food and beauty products that remind them of home.
Payments, delivery and compliance in Nigeria
- Paystack
- Flutterwave
- Cards (Verve, Visa, Mastercard)
- Bank transfer
- USSD
- Pay on delivery
- GIG Logistics (GIGL)
- Red Star Express
- DHL Express
- Sendbox
- Local dispatch riders
- Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023
- CAC business registration
- VAT (7.5%)
- FCCPA consumer protection
Shopify agency services across Nigeria
Working together
Nigeria is 4.5 hours behind India all year. We hold calls in your morning, which is our afternoon, and send a written update before we sign off so you can review it during your own afternoon.
Time zone: WAT (UTC+1, no daylight saving). Currency: NGN (₦). Languages: English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo.
How we work
Discovery call
We learn your goals, catalogue, tech stack and market, then agree what success looks like.
Audit & roadmap
A store, SEO and competitor audit turns into a prioritised roadmap with a timeline and fixed quote.
Design & build
UX, design and development in sprints, with a private preview store you review at every step.
Launch
QA across devices, redirects, tracking and a planned go-live with no downtime.
Grow
SEO, CRO and paid campaigns compound results month after month, with clear reporting.
Ongoing support
A dedicated team for fixes, new features and seasonal campaigns when you need them.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Nigerian Shopify store accept payments in naira?
Yes. Paystack and Flutterwave both integrate with Shopify and settle in naira to your Nigerian bank account. Customers can pay by card, bank transfer or USSD. We set up the gateway, test every payment method on mobile and make sure failed payments are followed up automatically.
How do we sell to Nigerians in the UK and US?
We set up Shopify Markets with pound, dollar or euro prices, international shipping rates and duties information. Your gateway may support international cards, and we can add PayPal where suitable. Campaigns aimed at diaspora audiences often perform well around festive seasons, weddings and other celebrations.
Should we offer pay on delivery?
Usually for some orders, not all. We can limit pay on delivery to certain areas or order values, confirm orders by WhatsApp before dispatch and offer small incentives for paying online. This keeps the trust benefit while cutting the cost of failed deliveries.
Can our store connect to WhatsApp?
Yes. We add WhatsApp chat buttons, order confirmations and delivery updates through WhatsApp-enabled apps, so customers can ask questions and track orders in the app they already use. Abandoned cart reminders can also go out by WhatsApp where customers have agreed to receive them.
How does a team in India work with Nigerian businesses?
We schedule calls in your morning and keep everything else on a shared project board and staging store. Our team is not based in Nigeria and does not claim to be. For launches and big sales we agree a timeline in advance so someone is online at the moments that matter.