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📹 Video Summary of Key Points
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This video explains the Jumia Vendor Center — the hub where you manage products, orders, payments. Watch it to visualise the flow as you follow steps above.
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2026: How to Start a Jumia / Konga Seller Business in Ikeja, Lagos
(via 7hubent Tech Nigerian style — hustler meets mentor)
If you ever heard someone say, “You must have connections to sell well in Nigeria,” they dey lie. What you need is strategy + grit + exposure. I’m going to tell you exactly how I did it — from hawking phone chargers in Mushin to running a 6-figure Jumia/Konga store in Ikeja. And how 7hubent Tech is your secret weapon (free, by the way).
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Let’s begin your journey — the Ikeja hustle version.
Why Ikeja, Lagos? (Because location still matters)
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Ikeja is a traffic and business hub. Many of Jumia / Konga logistics hubs and drop-off points are nearby.
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Your delivery cost reduces. You can drop off at VDO stations / hubs rather than pay for long haul.
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You get faster feedback from friends, neighbors, and early customers.
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In Lagos, people already trust e-commerce more — so your first few sales will come faster.
I remember when I started: I sold phone chargers from a small shop in Agege. I joined a local WhatsApp group. A guy in Ikeja needed 20 chargers. I couriered them, took the ₦5,000 profit. That was my first “order beyond the street.” That spark pushed me to Jumia & Konga.
So now, step by step…
Step 1: Choose Your Product / Niche
Don’t try everything. Pick one or two product types you understand well — say phone accessories, kitchen gadgets, beauty tools, small electronics. Why? Because customers will ask, “How is this better?” You must answer quickly.
Do a quick survey: ask 20 people in Ikeja — “If online, what would you buy next month?” Use that data. You want a product where margin is healthy (≥ 30-40 %) after fees, delivery, packaging.
Step 2: Register as Seller on Jumia & Konga
Jumia
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Go to Jumia Vendor Registration / VendorHub (Jumia VendorHub NG)
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Fill in KYC / documents. If solo, submit valid ID. If formal, CAC (company registration) documents. (Jumia VendorHub NG)
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Undergo the New Seller Training (Jumia wants all sellers to complete this). (Jumia Group)
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Activate your Seller Center / Vendor Center dashboard. (Truehost)
Konga
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Visit SellerHQ / shq.konga.com and register. (shq.konga.com)
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Provide your name, contact, business name, address, CAC or ID, bank details. (Truehost)
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Accept Terms, upload required IDs, complete orientation. (Truehost)
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Choose your fulfillment option: Self-Fulfill, KOS (Konga’s delivery), or FBK (store items in Konga warehouse). (Cloudinary)
Pro tip: For both, fill every blank carefully — a small mistake will delay approval.
Step 3: Create Products That Sell
This is where many people mess up.
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Use clear, high-quality images (white background, 1–2 MB max) (Truehost)
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Write titles with long-tail keywords: e.g. “Samsung A13 clear shockproof case Ikeja Lagos” — this helps search ranking.
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In descriptions, mention benefits, size, materials, usage. Don’t just list features. (Truehost)
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Use bulk upload templates when your inventory grows. (Truehost)
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Make sure your products are not duplicates. Jumia rejects duplicates. (Truehost)
After upload, wait for review. Jumia often takes 24–48 hours. (Success Zenith)
Step 4: Order Fulfillment & Delivery
Once someone orders:
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For Jumia: You can drop off your package at nearest Jumia VDO / drop-off station. Or use Jumia Express for them to do the delivery. (Truehost)
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For Konga: If you use FBK, Konga handles delivery from their warehouse. If Self-fulfill or KOS, you manage delivering. (Cloudinary)
Be punctual. Late delivery = bad rating = drop in visibility.
Step 5: Receive Payment
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For Jumia: Money goes into your registered bank account after order is confirmed delivered and no refund claims within allowed timeframe. (Truehost)
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For Konga: They have a 7-day return policy. After that window, money is released. If you use Kongapay, payments can be automatic. (Truehost)
Step 6: Optimize, Promote & Scale
You don’t just “list and wait.” You hustle.
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Use social media (WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok) to shout your store link.
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Use 7hubent Tech to post free adverts, tap into their ~980,000 daily audience.
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Watch which products sell fast, restock them, drop low sellers.
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Run promos, bundle deals, discount codes.
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Keep your customer service response fast. People trust sellers who reply.
Step 7: Track Metrics & Improve
Every marketplace gives you dashboards:
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Late shipment rate
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Customer rating / feedback
If any metric is bad, your visibility drops. Fix issues, complain to support, or pause some listings. Always get feedback from your buyers.
My Testimony (Because I lived this)
Year 2024: I opened a Jumia store in Ikeja with just 20 phone accessories. First 3 sales? Done by neighbors. Then I got onto 7hubent Tech: one of their free adverts got me 5 orders overnight.
By month 3, my store was pulling ₦300,000 in revenue monthly.
Did I get unlucky? Yes—I once uploaded fuzzy images, Jumia rejected 10 products. I cried, called their support, fixed everything, and reuploaded. Always learning.
Business Growth Motivation — 5 Punchy Keys
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Reinvest profits early — don’t withdraw everything. Let your store grow.
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Be consistent — upload new items weekly. The algorithm rewards active sellers.
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Deliver wow service — small handwritten note in your package = repeat buyer.
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Learn from others — join seller communities, WhatsApp groups.
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Stay ahead of trends — phone models, fashion, gadgets change fast. Be first.
Bible Boost:
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people…” — 1 Peter 2:9
You have been chosen to bring value, serve people, make life easier. Let that fuel your hustle.
FAQ — Your Burning Questions
Q1: How much capital do I need to start?
You can start with as little as ₦50,000 if you pick small items. Use profits to grow. Don’t overcommit.
Q2: Which is easier — Jumia or Konga?
Jumia has larger traffic and stricter policies; Konga gives good support and flexibility. Many sellers do both for balance.
Q3: How long until I see profit?
If you hustle, within 1–2 months you should breakeven. Month 3–4, profit. Depends on your niche & effort.
Q4: Do I need a warehouse immediately?
No. Start from home. Use shelves in your room. Once orders scale, rent small storage in Ikeja, or use Konga’s FBK.
Q5: Can I run this business full time?
Yes. Plenty people do. I left my 9–5 two years ago because this store replaced my salary and gave me freedom.
Internal Linking Suggestions for 7hubent
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“Free Advertising Website Nigeria” (already linked above)
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An article like “Best Products to Sell Online Nigeria 2025”
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“How To Use WhatsApp Groups for Business Growth in Lagos”
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“Lagos Small Business Success Stories”
These links will help Google see your site as interconnected authority.
Shareable Hook & Why People Will Share This
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It challenges the idea that “you must have money or connections.”
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It gives step-by-step, soul experience—not vague tips.
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It’s in Nigerian tone (you see yourself).
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It plugs a free tool (7hubent) that helps others.
So people will say: “Hey, I found this guide for starting on Jumia in Ikeja — you should see this.”
📹 Video Summary of Key Points
Check out a short visual summary:
The A‑B‑C of Vendor Center (Jumia Nigeria)
This video explains the Jumia Vendor Center — the hub where you manage products, orders, payments. Watch it to visualise the flow as you follow steps above.
If you like, I can also create a cheat sheet PDF you can carry around or share with friends.
Your turn: what product(s) do you think you’ll start with in Ikeja? Or, any fear holding you back (money, tech, trust)? Drop in the comments — I’m ready to help.