There are tens of thousands of websites and blogs in Nigeria. These websites/blogs have had much influence and are still doing much in this regard. However, with respect to every other websites and blogs on the Nigerian internet space, there are some websites that have had more influence on the average Nigerian internet user; and they are still having much influence like no other.

This list was not compiled based on traffic alone, but on known and verifiable facts which you may agree with me as you read on. Shall we begin!


Source: http://www.factsbyjosh.com/2016/11/13-most-influential-websites-and-blogs-in-nigeria-founders.html

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13. Jobberman


Jobberman is the king of all job boards. This website took job search accessibility to a whole new level. Its influence is so much felt that hundreds of thousands of job seekers, including myself (of course am looking for job too…lol), rely so much on the services they render. It was co-founded by Opeyemi Awoyemi, Olalekan Olude and Ayodeji Adewunmi on the 16th of August 2009. The influence of this website is felt even beyond the shores of Nigeria. This can be verified from the comments madeby Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, about Jobberman prior to his first ever visit to Nigeria. Respect to all other job boards, this website opened the door for them.

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Nairaland or LIB should top the list

12. OLX

Do I need to make further introduction about the no 1 classified website in Nigeria? I don’t think so. This is another website whose influence on Nigerians cannot be underestimated. It was co-founded by French blogger and entrepreneur, Fabrice Grinda and Alec Oxenford in 2006. This website successfully and almost singlehandedly changed the way Nigerians buy and sell goods, products and services online. Another influence this website have on Nigerians is that many prospective webmasters wants their classified websites to be just like OLX.

11. Konga

K-O-N-G-A, you haven’t heard of that before? Well, this is Nigeria’s first indigenous e-commerce website. This website opened and paved way for other e-commerce giants such as Jumia, Yudula, and host of others. Konga have influenced and still indirectly influencing Nigerians. So many Nigerians buy goods from online stores today while a reasonable number of Nigerians are showing interest daily in opening an e-commerce store. It was founded by Sim Shagaya in July 2012.

10. Naijaloaded

Remember the days of tweaking, free browsing configuration and those unlimited MTN browsing manipulations? This website was the king in those good old days. It is also the blog that pioneered free music and video download alongside news and other gist which so many blogs are emulating today. It was created by Makinde Azeez in 2009. Naijaloaded have so much influence on Nigerians to an extent that it is the first blog that comes to mind when you want to download your favourite song/video for free! Go to Google and search for blog template, two third of prospective webmasters in the entertainment niche wants to have Naijaloded blog template. I have listened to tones of DJ mix, even on live radio; and often times I hear “more music at Naijaloaded dot com”.

9. Xvideos

This is rather a negative influence but who am I to judge. I believe categorically that this website is creating a negative influence on so many Nigerians. Ever since this website broke into the Nigerian internet space, same sex relationship and sexual intercourse have been on the rise as it promote so many erotic images and videos. Ask a Nigerian porn addict for a website where you can download a porn movie, this website will be the first to be mentioned. It was launched on March 1, 2007, however, the identity of the owner remain top secret.

8. Linda Ikeji’s Blog


This is arguably Nigeria’s number one blog. It opened the world of blogosphere in Nigeria. Through the success recorded by the blog owner, Linda Ikeji, thousands of Nigerians want to be bloggers. This reached its acme when Linda purchased an exotic mansion in Banana Island, one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Nigeria, at the cost of #660 million. The following day, blogger platform almost crashed…..lol due to access from Nigeria. This blog also have much influence on Nigerian ladies as it remain their favourite blog. It was created in 2006 but had to wait a whole year to begin full operations.

7. Nairabet

Nairabet is the first online sports betting website in Nigeria. It set the pace for every other betting websites in the country. It has so much influence on Nigerians to an extent that millions of them, both young and old log on this portal yearly. It can be regarded as the founding father of online sports betting in the country. It was founded by Otunba Akin Alabi.

6. Nairaland


Hmm…Africa’s king of online forum. Do I need to introduce this wonderful website to you? Hell no! Personally, I don’t feel complete if I don’t check Nairaland in a day. Do you want to talk about the interesting posts by members, hilarious comments, memes, and so much more? No other website owned by a Nigerian can withstand the influence of this website on Nigerians. With over 1.6 million registered members and countless guests. I don’t think anyone should challenge the influence of this website. The website is also a platform that allow bloggers to generate lot of backlinks (traffic) as their posts there reflect on their global and regional rankings on Google. It was created by Seun Osewa in March 2005.

5. Instagram

When you talk about a website that changed photo sharing abilities, just mention Instagram, the undisputed king. This website have so many influence on Nigerians to an extent that you hardly spend your day without reading about one “drama” or another between celebs, fans trolls and so many more; all on this popular website. Remember the Linda vs Wizkid feud, it got escalated on Instagram. This website influence is felt to an extent that you hardly see an average Nigerian lady in a happy mood if she hasn’t post her after-party photo on Instagram…(laugh). It was created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger in October 2010.

3. Wikipedia

The online encyclopedia, this website is king in its own right. It has so much influence on Nigerians. It publish great factual information. This is the last resort to settle an argument between Nigerians as any fact found on this website is taken to be nothing but the truth. Wikipedia was created by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger on January 15, 2001.

2. Facebook

The king of social media. Is there any Nigerian with internet enabled device without a Facebook account? Either active or inactive, I doubt it. This website have changed the way Nigerians interact forever. Pastors, Imams, Atheists, Priests and loads of others have their accounts created on this very influencing platform. So many Nigerians (including myself) wants to have a platform like Facebook. Even our very own Linda Ikeji was lured into splashing millions on one, LindaIkejiSocial. Facebook was created in February 4, 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg.

1. Google

The king of all, Google is here to stay. This website is the greatest of all websites. You want a quick information? Just enter google (dot) com. This is the helper of many Nigerians, from blogger to normal Nigerian, no other website can boast of much influence on Nigerians. It was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin on September 1998.

So, here you have the list. What is your say about this post? Don’t forget to drop your contributions by using the comment box. And please share!

Source: http://www.factsbyjosh.com/2016/11/13-most-influential-websites-and-blogs-in-nigeria-founders.html

MMM NIGERIA ON THAT LEVEL...

If MMM can continue like this for the next 2 years, MMM Nigeria will be first why Nairaland will be second.. u know y, cause mmm create what we need...

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schoolhelpng:
MMM NIGERIA ON THAT LEVEL...

lol...

if you know you visit xvideo, click like.

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delectablegyal:
f you have know you visit xvideo click like.

Long time you haven't logged in on 2go

May God bless the op for this beautiful write up. I really found it really interesting and exciting for some reason.... MMM made me laugh.. it should be number one on the list.

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CeoMYN:
Long time you haven't logged in on 2go

what's your username?

delectablegyal:





what's your username?

Donclint8

Great list! Well done

Encrypted:
Great list! Well done

Thank you

Just because you don't have twitter account,l does not mean you shouldn't include twitter the king of hatch tag.

Bigajeff:
Just because you don't have twitter account,l does not mean you shouldn't include twitter the king of hatch tag.

Lol....Am sorry I didn't include twitter. But I do have a twitter account. I screened it out because its influence on Nigerians can not be compared to Facebook on that list. Half of Nigerian twitter accounts are inactive. However, if you insist on the contrary view, am sorry once again that I didn't include it.

I'm intrigue, why is seun so silent ?

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CeoMYN:

Donclint8

i know you. i could come back because of you.

Uncle Seun is actually cute! Lol...