About ShopCart.ng
Nigeria's #1 campus marketplace for university students — built for the realities of campus life, with verified sellers and escrow-protected payments.
ShopCart.ng is a Nigerian online marketplace that connects university students to buy and sell electronics, textbooks, fashion, food, and services. It operates across 400+ accredited tertiary institutions in Nigeria — universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education — in all 36 states and the FCT. Payments are escrow-protected. Sellers are verified with NIN and student credentials. ShopCart.ng is free to join for both buyers and sellers.
What We Do
ShopCart.ng connects student buyers with student sellers on the same campus. Whether it's a textbook a graduating final-year student wants to pass on, a budget phone for a new "Jambite", hostel snacks delivered between lectures, or a small fashion business run from a 200-level student's dorm room — ShopCart is where Nigerian campus commerce happens.
Why We Exist
Nigerian university students are a massive economic community — millions of buyers and thousands of micro-sellers across 400+ accredited tertiary institutions. Yet most of that commerce happens through informal WhatsApp groups, hostel notice boards and Twitter threads — places where it's easy to get scammed, prices are inconsistent, and there's no protection if a transaction goes wrong.
We built ShopCart to give Nigerian students the same safe buying and selling experience that a Lagos professional gets on Jumia — but designed specifically for campus life: same-school sellers, student budgets, peer-to-peer delivery, and verified student identity.
How We Keep It Safe
Every transaction on ShopCart.ng is protected by an escrow-style payment system. When a buyer pays, funds are held by ShopCart and only released to the seller after the buyer confirms the item was delivered as described. Sellers who try to scam don't get paid.
We verify sellers with NIN and student credentials before they can list. Our support team mediates disputes within 3 business days. Full details on our Trust & Safety page and Returns & Refunds page.
Who We Serve
ShopCart is for every Nigerian student — federal, state and private; university, polytechnic and college of education. We cover 400+ institutions across all 36 states and the FCT, including:
- Federal universities — UNILAG, UI, OAU, UNIBEN, ABU Zaria, UNN, UNILORIN, FUTA, FUTMINNA and more.
- State universities — LASU, OOU, KASU, RSU, BSU, EKSU and others.
- Private universities — Covenant, Babcock, Bowen, Redeemer's, ABUAD, and more.
- Polytechnics — federal, state and private.
- Colleges of education and specialised institutions.
Browse the full school directory — if your institution is missing, sign up and we'll add it.
What You Can Buy and Sell
- Electronics — phones, laptops, accessories, gaming gear.
- Textbooks and academic materials.
- Fashion — clothing, shoes, jewellery, accessories.
- Food, snacks and beverages from campus food businesses.
- Hostel and dorm essentials.
- Services — laundry, tutoring, tailoring, hair and grooming.
- Beauty and personal care products.
- Digital products — past questions, study guides and PDFs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can students buy textbooks in Nigeria?
Nigerian university students can buy textbooks on ShopCart.ng. Search by title or course code, filter by your university, and buy from a verified student seller on your own campus. Payments are escrow-protected — funds are only released after you confirm receipt.
What is the best campus marketplace in Nigeria?
ShopCart.ng is Nigeria's leading campus marketplace, covering 400+ universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. Unlike general classifieds platforms, ShopCart verifies every seller, protects every payment, and prioritises sellers on the buyer's own campus.
How can I sell on campus in Nigeria?
Sign up on ShopCart.ng for free, complete seller verification with your NIN and student ID, then list your products or services. ShopCart handles secure payments via escrow — you receive funds after the buyer confirms delivery. No listing fees.
Is ShopCart.ng safe for Nigerian students?
Yes. Every seller is verified before listing. Payments are held in escrow until the buyer confirms delivery. Disputes are resolved by ShopCart support within 3 business days. ShopCart does not share user data with third parties.
Which universities does ShopCart.ng cover?
ShopCart.ng covers 400+ Nigerian tertiary institutions — UNILAG, UI, OAU, UNIBEN, ABU Zaria, UNILORIN, LASU, OOU, Covenant, Babcock, federal and state polytechnics, and colleges of education across all 36 states and the FCT.
Our Commitment
We're committed to making campus commerce safer, more transparent and more affordable for Nigerian students. We don't sell your data. We don't take hidden fees. And we'll always be on the side of the student — buyer or seller — over short-term platform profit.
Get in Touch
Questions, partnership ideas, or want to report a problem? Email support@shopcart.ng or visit our contact page.
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