User Guide

Your Complete Guide to Nija Reviews

Everything you need to know about finding trusted businesses, writing honest reviews, and shopping smart across Nigeria.

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Step by Step

How to Use Nija Reviews

Whether you're a shopper looking for trustworthy vendors or a business owner building your reputation, here's how to get started.

Step 1

Find a Business

Head to the Discover page. Search by name, filter by sector (Fashion, Gadgets, Food, Beauty, Events, Real Estate) or Nigerian state. Results show ratings, responsiveness badges, and review counts.

Go to Discover
Step 2

Read Reviews

Click on any business to see their full profile. Read verified reviews with sub-ratings for Delivery, Quality, Communication, and Refund Policy. Check trust signals like Response Rate and Resolution Rate.

Browse Businesses
Step 3

Create Your Account

Sign up for free with your email and phone number. Verify your phone via OTP to become a trusted reviewer. Your real identity helps keep reviews honest.

Sign Up Free
Step 4

Write a Review

Find the business you bought from, click "Write a Review", rate them across 4 categories, and share your honest experience. One review per business, per customer, to keep things fair.

Find Your Business
Step 5

Claim Your Business

Business owners: Find your business on Nija Reviews, click "Claim This Business", verify via your WhatsApp number, and wait for admin approval. Then respond to reviews and build trust.

Add or Claim Business
Step 6

Flag Suspicious Reviews

See a fake, abusive, or misleading review? Click the Report flag on any review. Our moderation team investigates all reports and removes content that violates our guidelines.

View Businesses
For Business Owners

Grow Your Business with Trusted Reviews

Claiming your Nija Reviews profile is free and gives you powerful tools to build trust with potential customers.

Free business profile with your own shareable link
Respond publicly to customer reviews
Mark resolutions to show you care
Trust signals that prove your responsiveness
Analytics on profile views and engagement
Stand out from unverified competitors
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Nija's Top Tips for Smart Shopping

🔍 Always check reviews first. Even if a vendor has thousands of Instagram followers, check their Nija Reviews profile for real customer feedback.

⚠️ Look at response rates. Businesses that respond to reviews (especially negative ones) tend to care more about their customers.

🕐 Recent reviews matter more. Our time-weighted rating system ensures recent experiences carry more weight than older ones.

📱 Share reviews with friends. Use the WhatsApp share button to recommend great vendors and help friends shop smart.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've got answers.

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