A good phone is only as useful as the apps on it. Whether you just bought a new Samsung or iPhone or you are setting up an older one, these are the types of apps most people in Nigeria find worth installing, grouped by what they help you do. All are available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store unless noted.
Messaging and social
- WhatsApp: the main way most Nigerians chat, call and run small businesses. WhatsApp Business is free and useful if you sell online.
- Telegram: good for large groups, channels and sharing big files.
- Instagram, TikTok and X: for news, entertainment and promoting your business.
Banking and payments
- Your bank’s own app: GTBank, First Bank, Access, Zenith, UBA and others all have apps for transfers and bills.
- Digital banks and wallets: Kuda, Opay, Moniepoint and PalmPay are popular for quick transfers and bill payments.
- Savings and investing: PiggyVest and Cowrywise let you save and invest small amounts.
Stay safe: only download banking apps from the official store, never share your PIN, OTP or password, and turn on your phone’s screen lock.
Shopping and delivery
- Jumia: online shopping and deliveries.
- Food and grocery apps: check which delivery services operate in your city.
Transport and maps
- Google Maps: directions and live traffic, and you can download maps for offline use to save data.
- Bolt, Uber and inDrive: ride-hailing in many Nigerian cities.
Music and video
- Audiomack and Boomplay: popular for Nigerian and African music.
- Spotify, YouTube and Netflix: for music, video and shows.
Work and everyday tools
- Google Drive and Google Docs: back up files and work on documents from anywhere.
- Canva: make posters, flyers and social media posts.
- Google Translate: handy when travelling or learning a language.
- A file scanner app: turns your camera into a document scanner.
Tips for getting more from your apps
- Save data: switch on data saver in WhatsApp and YouTube, and update apps on Wi-Fi.
- Keep enough storage: apps, photos and videos fill up a 64GB phone quickly. If you use many apps, a 128GB or 256GB phone is a better choice.
- Protect your battery: close apps you are not using, and carry a power bank for long days. See our best phone accessories to buy in Abuja.
- Update regularly: new versions fix security problems.
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