Nigerians are known to be promising marketers, entrepreneurs and business owners, seizing every little opportunity to make money.

In this post, I'll highlight some of the best cities where you can do business or possibly set-up your own business.

There are cities that meet the requirements you need to start-up a business based on choosing a suitable location

TOP 10 CITIES TO DO BUSINESS IN NIGERIA


1. Onitsha
This is the primarily the first city that comes to the mind of every businessman/woman. It is located in Anambra State, Nigeria. It has a known population of over 500,000 inhabitants. It is also easily accessible by anyone. In Onitsha, we have the popular Onitsha Main Market which is one of the largest if not the largest market in the whole of West Africa. Onitsha is really a good place to do business if you really know what you're into.


2. Aba
This is another real business site. Just like Onitsha, in Aba we have the Ariaria International Market which is the largest market in the whole of West Africa. Aba is a very good business area in Nigeria. It is located in Abia State, Nigeria. Aba is known to be a place where any kind of business venture can be carried out. You can browse more facts about the area and confirm what I have just said.


3. Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt is a city located in the South-South region of country. It is located in Rivers State, Nigeria. It is a very wonderful place to do business in Nigeria. Port Harcourt has a seaport which gives you access to foreign trade and investments. Port Harcourt also has so many large markets where you can sell your products. Top companies are also found in the region which is really ideal for business purposes.


4. Lagos
Lagos is the main commercial and industrial center in Nigeria. It is the largest city in Africa and one of the Largest cities in the world. Its economy is also one of the largest in Africa. It has a population of over 15 million inhabitants. It is also a place of popular markets in Nigeria including the Apapa International Market and so many others. Lagos has international cargo airports with its seaport being the major of all seaports in Nigeria. Lagos is really an ideal place for doing business in Nigeria with all these features and so many more, Lagos will suit your perfect business plan.


5. Nnewi
Nnewi is also among the top 5 business cities in Nigeria. It is located in Anambra State, Southeastern region of Nigeria. Nnewi is a real industrial area with some of the top companies like Innoson Motor Vehicles, etc. Nnewi together with Onitsha are known to have a well known population of patronizers in Nigeria and before the next 5 years it is estimated to become the city with the highest companies in Nigeria due to its favourable conditions and environment.


6. Kano
Kano is the capital city of Kano State, Nigeria. It is a Northern state and also a real business hub in Nigeria. Kano has diverse business opportunities especially in Agriculture. Kano also has good accessibility and favourable conditions to do business in Nigeria. Together with its international airport which is ideal for export purposes, Kano is a wonderful place with tourist attractions as well.


7. Enugu
Also known as 042. Enugu is the capital of Enugu State, Nigeria. A city in the Southeastern zone of the country. Enugu is also a good business area. It has popular markets and international airport as well which is ideal for export businesses. Enugu is also an accommodating city and being in the heart of the State made it a more promising area in terms of security.


8. Calabar
Calabar is also a good business location. Starting-up a business in Calabar is really a good idea as it is listed among the top cities to do business in Nigeria. Calabar is the capital city of Cross River State, Nigeria. A State located in the South-Southern zone of the country. Calabar has seaport which is ideal for export purposes. It is also a major tourist zone in the country known to possess the popular Obudu Cattle Ranch. Its tourist attracting nature made it a very wonderful place to do business as tourists will need some goods and services to keep them company.


9. Sapele
Sapele is a city in Delta State, Nigeria. It is known to be a port city i.e has Seaport of great importance in Nigeria. This seaport is also ideal for foreign trading. Apart from being a port city, Sapele has so many business opportunities especially in agriculture. They are known to distribute the largest fishes and plywood in Nigeria; all these and many more are real business opportunities in Nigeria especially as an entrepreneur.


10. Abuja
My list is never complete without including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Abuja despite being a place where a lot of white collar jobs are found, it is also a wonderful place to do business in Nigeria. Basically if you have the needed requirements as a graduate, you're good to start working in one of the top companies in Abuja. Abuja is a good tourist attraction site which makes it an ideal site for doing business in Nigeria.

That's all for the list! The top 10 cities to start doing business today. You can browse more facts about these cities and be fully satisfied by what you are about to see.

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