Most Nigerian stores selling under 200 products with simple delivery should start with Shopify or WooCommerce. Shopify is the fastest to launch but charges monthly fees in dollars. WooCommerce has no platform fees and works well with Paystack and Flutterwave, but needs good hosting. Choose a custom build for marketplaces or deep POS and ERP integrations.
The platform you choose affects your monthly costs, how fast you can launch and how easily you can grow.
Shopify
Fast to launch, very reliable and easy to manage. Monthly fees are in dollars, and some local payment and delivery options need apps.
WooCommerce
Built on WordPress, flexible and with no platform fees. It integrates well with Paystack and Flutterwave but needs good hosting and regular maintenance.
Custom build
Best for marketplaces, unusual pricing rules or deep integrations with POS and ERP systems. Higher upfront cost, full control.
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