Cost of E-commerce Website in Nigeria (2025): Full Breakdown & Real Prices

The cost of an e-commerce website in Nigeria in 2025 typically ranges from ₦250,000 to ₦5,000,000+, depending on your store’s size, features, payment integrations, and the developer or agency you hire.
With more Nigerians shopping online, having a professional e-commerce website can dramatically increase your sales, trust, and brand visibility.

This guide explains the exact breakdown, price ranges, and what to expect when building an online store in Nigeria.


Average Cost of E-commerce Website in Nigeria (2025)

Store Type Price Range Ideal For
Small E-commerce Website ₦250,000 – ₦600,000 20–100 products
Medium E-commerce Store ₦600,000 – ₦1,500,000 100–500 products
Large E-commerce Platform ₦1,500,000 – ₦5,000,000+ 500–10,000+ products
Multi-vendor Marketplace (Jumia-style) ₦2,000,000 – ₦10,000,000+ Startups, enterprises

Your cost depends on:

  • Number of products

  • UI/UX design quality

  • Payment gateways

  • Delivery system setup

  • Admin dashboard size

  • Integrations (CRM, email, inventory)

  • Custom features


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  • Full e-commerce store development

  • Payment gateway integration (Flutterwave, Paystack, Stripe)

  • Delivery & logistics automation

  • Inventory + stock management

  • Admin dashboard customization

  • SEO setup

  • Product upload support

  • Mobile-friendly design

  • WhatsApp order integration

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???? Breakdown of E-commerce Website Costs in Nigeria

Below is the full cost breakdown for everything involved in building an online store.


1. Domain Name (₦8,000 – ₦15,000 yearly)

Examples: .com, .store, .ng, .com.ng.


2. Hosting (₦25,000 – ₦150,000 yearly)

E-commerce requires strong hosting because:

  • Many images

  • Checkout traffic

  • Plugins and scripts

  • Bulk product pages

Cloud or VPS hosting is recommended for medium–large stores.


3. Website Design & Development (₦250,000 – ₦5,000,000+)

This includes:

  • Storefront UI/UX

  • Category pages

  • Product pages

  • Cart & checkout

  • Admin dashboard

  • Mobile optimization

  • Performance optimization

  • Testing & deployment

The more features you want, the higher the cost.


4. Payment Gateway Integration (₦30,000 – ₦100,000)

Supported gateways include:

  • Paystack

  • Flutterwave

  • Monnify

  • Stripe (international)

Some clients want multiple payment methods, which increases cost.


5. Shipping & Delivery System Setup (₦30,000 – ₦120,000)

This includes integrations with:

  • GIG Logistics

  • Kwik Delivery

  • DHL

  • Sendbox

  • Internal delivery system setup


6. Product Upload (₦100 – ₦1,000 per product)

Developers charge more when products require:

  • Variations

  • Sizes

  • Colors

  • Custom attributes

  • SEO descriptions


7. Extra Features (Optional Costs)

Feature Cost
Coupon & discount system ₦20,000 – ₦60,000
Inventory automation ₦50,000 – ₦200,000
WhatsApp chat/order ₦10,000 – ₦30,000
CRM integration ₦50,000 – ₦300,000
Loyalty point system ₦80,000 – ₦300,000
Multi-vendor system ₦300,000 – ₦1,200,000
Gift card system ₦30,000 – ₦100,000
Membership/subscription system ₦60,000 – ₦250,000

???? Cost Based on Platform

1. WordPress + WooCommerce

Cost: ₦250,000 – ₦1,500,000
Great for small to medium stores.

2. Shopify

Cost: ₦50,000+ monthly plus design/tag setup.
Better for international sales.

3. Custom E-commerce (Django/PHP/Laravel)

Cost: ₦500,000 – ₦5,000,000+
Best for large-scale projects, startups, or unique features.


???? How Much Does It Cost to Run an E-commerce Website Yearly?

Cost Item Yearly Price
Hosting ₦25,000 – ₦150,000
Domain ₦8,000 – ₦15,000
Security ₦10,000 – ₦50,000
Maintenance ₦10,000 – ₦50,000 monthly
Product updates Variable

Total average yearly cost: ₦100,000 – ₦500,000.


Work With a Professional E-commerce Developer in Nigeria

If you want your online store to:

  • Load fast

  • Look modern

  • Rank on Google

  • Accept secure payments

  • Convert customers

  • Scale as your business grows

Then you need a professional e-commerce developer.

I can help you build a high-quality, profitable online store tailored to your business.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How much does it cost to build an e-commerce website in Nigeria?

Between ₦250,000 and ₦5,000,000+, depending on features and complexity.

2. How long does it take to build an online store?

Most e-commerce websites take 2–6 weeks.
Custom platforms take 1–3 months.

3. Which platform is best for an e-commerce website?

  • Small stores → WooCommerce

  • Medium stores → Shopify or WooCommerce

  • Large or unique stores → Custom development (Django, Laravel)

4. Do I need payment gateways?

Yes — Paystack and Flutterwave are the most popular and secure.

5. Can you integrate delivery companies?

Yes, including GIG Logistics, DHL, Kwik Delivery, and Sendbox.

6. Can I upload products myself after development?

Yes — you will have a complete admin dashboard.

7. Do you offer SEO for e-commerce?

Yes — product SEO, category SEO, metadata, and speed optimization.

8. Do you redesign old or broken stores?

Absolutely — I can fix or rebuild your store.

9. How do I get started?

Just contact me:
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Author: skillz
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skillz

The developer behind LagosWebDev, specializing in high-performance Django applications and custom web solutions in Lagos, Nigeria. Learn more.

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