Top internet forums in Nigeria

Sani Abr
Sani Abr
Sep 5, 2018 · 3 min read

The number of internet users in Nigeria has drastically increased to 91.5million in August. According to data released by (Nigeria Communication Commission) NCC, Internet users increased to 91,598,757 in June as against 91,565,010 recorded in May 2017, showing an increase of 33,747.

top online forums in Nigeria

Recently, it was it estimated that one third of 91.5m internet users in Nigeria were actively participating in most popular online forums in Nigeria.
Before, listing the top internet forums in Nigeria, let’s take a break to understand what internet forum is about.

According to Wikipedia, An internet forum, or message board, is an online discussion site where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages. Depending on the forum’s settings, users can be anonymous or have to register with the forum and then subsequently log in order to post messages.

Internet forum are very easy to find on the Internet. Initially internet forums weren’t very popular in Nigeria. These days, newer and simpler versions have appeared and Nigerians are beginning to appreciate its usefulness.
Below are some of the best and top internet forums you can find in Nigeria:
1. Nairaland: This is the oldest forum in Nigeria. According Alexa.com, it is one of the most visited forums in Nigeria and ranked as the 10th most visited site in Nigeria, after Bet9ja, Jumia, Google.com.ng, Facebook , Youtube, etc. Nairaland has over 1000 visitors per day. The website was lauched by Seun Osewa in March 2005.

Currently, Nairaland is use as a platform to report breaking news stories rather than what it was aimed to be as of 2005–2008.

2. Everyknows: Everyknows is a Question and Answer forum in Nigeria. It said that everyknows is the most consistent Q&A’s website in Nigeria. It platform imitate that of Quora in U.SA.

According to a reliable source, Everyknows have remained as guideposts in the journey through life when all thought that such website is impossible to exist during this period where so many Nigerians are interested in News, Gossip stories, and social networks like Facebooks. Nigerians are beginning to appreciate it courage to withstand as a Q&A website despite all odds and because of that it has been viewed as one of the top best website in Nigeria.

3. Ask Naij: Naij now known as Naija.ng is a Nigeria news that featured news content. Few years ago , Ask Naij was launched as a discussion portal which simply aims to be a discussion forum for the people of Nigeria.

Though it portal was not as successful as Nairaland and Everyknows. Yet it aggressive news content, has made her ranked as the 7th overall most visited website in Nigeria. In just two years it has become the best known news and entertainments websites in Nigeria.

4. Nigeria Bullentin: Just like Naij, Nigeria Bulletin is news update site covering Nigerian political news, social/metro news, business news, sports news and more, with a sub folder for Forum.

It forum has made it to our list, after a thorough researched. From the data gathered, it was discovered that Nigeria Bulletin forum has helpful articles covering jobs and careers, money and finance, gadget and many more.
The forum is free for all participants.

5. Zegist: Zegist is online discussion forum, where you can make new friends, discuss your opinions openly or anonymously. It is relative new and not known to many Nigerian.

It was said that users earn money for sharing stories that matters to them. Though, we don’t have a reliable source for it.

Summary: Top best internet forums in Nigeria are Nairaland, Everyknows, Ask Naij, Nigeria Bulletin and Zegist.

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