How to Sell & Buy In Jiji in 5 Minutes (Step-By-Step)

When it comes to connecting buyers and sellers together in Africa, Jiji has always played the perfect role as it offers the best services in quality, delivery, and connections. Are you interested in buying or selling any goods here in Africa? Or are you looking for a way to create an account and register on Jiji? Then look no further as this article will teach you how to register as a seller on Jiji and many more concerning the eCommerce platform. Let’s move to why you’re here!

What Is Jiji?

Jiji is an eCommerce website here in Africa with 200 million users that links both buyers to sellers and sellers to buyers. It’s also an online African marketplace that allows both sellers and buyers on Jiji to operate freely without paying a dime. 

Interesting right? Do you’ve anything you'd love to sell and you find difficult to sell? Then Jiji is a perfect marketplace for you to explore! If you stay in Nigeria, type ‘Jiji ng’ on your search bar or click here to be directed to the main site. 

However, Jiji has a lot of features that will interest you, but what is more important is the free communication and messaging features for both sellers and buyers on the platform. 

How to Register on Jiji as a Seller

Registering on Jiji as a seller can be done in 5 minutes if you follow every single step that’s detailed here. Before you continue it’s important to know that you need to have a stable internet connection so as not to experience network glitches while opening a new account.

To get started, these are the following steps:

1. Visit the Official Site of Jiji in Your Country

Did you know that Jiji is one of the biggest eCommerce websites after Jumia? While Jumia can be accessible in six (6) African nations, Jiji is limited to only five (5) African countries as the company is making a move of expanding its services across the 5 countries. Below is the official site to access Jiji:

• Nigeria: To open a Jiji account in Nigeria, you’ll have to go through this site and fill out some details which I’ll be showing you below, you can type in your search bar ‘jiji ng’ or click here.

• Ghana: To open a Jiji account in Ghana, you’ll have to go through this site and fill out some details which I’ll be showing you below, you can type in your search bar ‘jiji gh’ or click here.

• Kenya: To open a Jiji account in Kenya, you’ll have to go through this site and fill out some details which I’ll be showing you below, you can type in your search bar ‘jiji ke’ or click here.

• Uganda: To open a Jiji account in Uganda, you’ll have to go through this site and fill out some details which I’ll be showing you below, you can type in your search bar ‘jiji ug’ or click here.

• Tanzania: To open a Jiji account in Tanzania, you’ll have to go through this site and fill out some details which I’ll be showing you below, you can type in your search bar ‘jiji tz’ or click here.

After you’ve clicked on Jiji's official site in your country, proceed to the following steps below.

2. Create an Account by Clicking the ‘Registration’ Option 

Once you’ve clicked the official Jiji website, you’ll come across two options one is saying ‘sign in’ and ‘Registration’. These two options can be very confusing to those using the Jiji website for the first time - The ‘Registration’ option is for those that want to register on Jiji for the first time while the ‘Sign in’ option is for members who are not new on the platform. For this case, you’ll be clicking the ‘Sign up’ option.

3. Complete the Jiji Registrar Forms

After clicking the ‘Registration’ option on Jiji official website, you’ve confirmed that you want to register as a new user on one of Africa's biggest eCommerce Marketplaces. The next page after that will ask you if you want to register through Google, Facebook, or ‘Register via email or phone’. Whichever option you choose, you’ll be directed to fill in your real name, the password for signing into the account next time, your email, and your phone number. This process helps keeps scammers away and points out those that are authentic. With this in place, it’s also important to add ‘due diligence’ when making a transaction. 

4. Confirmation of Email Address 

Once you’re through filling out the new user form on Jiji official website, a verification code will be sent to you in your mail inbox. Before proceeding, Jiji will ask you to use the verification code for access to your account - this process is done to ensure that the email you provided is actually yours.

5. Upload a Good Profile Picture

Good profile pictures increase your credibility as well as give people the confidence of doing business with you. On Jiji, there are no particular measurements or specifics on pictures you can use,  but c’mon you’re doing everything to make your seller/buyer profile attractive, so use pictures that show your face.

With the following steps, you can become a certified seller or buyer on Jiji in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ghana.

How to Sell on Jiji

Selling on Jiji is one way of getting cash in return for your goods. How will I sell on Jiji? What is the safest way of selling on Jiji? If these questions are what you’re looking for, then this is it. Let’s look at how to sell on Jiji.

1. Visit the Official Website

Visit their official website at www.Jiji.ng using any device that can connect to the internet, such as a smartphone or a laptop computer.

2. Create an Account

To begin, you must register an account with the website, which you will use to log in as a user and/or change the things you offer. It also provides potential consumers with a consistent point of contact with the supplier. Find and enter the Registration link in the top right corner of the site. You may quickly "sign in" if you already have a Jiji ng account.

3. Complete the Registration Form

The form accessible on the website is of two options, you may either register using any of the available social networking platforms such as Gmail, or Facebook or manually fill out the form and click On "Register". Customers will have difficulty contacting you if your phone number is incorrectly entered. Additionally, make sure you can be reached at any time of the day. You can provide various contact methods. Mobile, email, or social media might all be options.

4. Confirm Your Email Address

If you use the form, you must verify the identity of your e-mail address. This is done to ensure that the email address you use to register is yours and to avoid fraud, making online transactions safe. Log in to your email account and click the confirmation link that was emailed to you. If you join up using social media, you will not be asked to validate your email address.

5. Upload a Profile Picture

To add a photo of yourself, click the profile picture icon on the left-hand side of your dashboard. This is important because it pulls the consumer closer to you, the vendor, and it also seems safer to conduct a transaction with someone you can see. Make sure the photo is clear and displays your face in case there is a physical exchange for identification with the buyer.

For example, if you want to sell a phone, once both parties have agreed on a price, you must meet the buyer in person to hand over the products. Never upload an icon or anything else that isn't your own face for the best results.

6. Click on the Post Free Ad

Choose the "Post Free Ad" option. This link may be found practically everywhere on the dashboard. Use the link (Post Free Ad) in the dashboard's center.

7. Choose a Category

Determine the category of the goods you wish to sell. Fashion, Animals, Electronics, and more categories are offered on the website. Choose the appropriate category. More choices will appear after you pick or assign a category to the advertisement you're ready to submit on Jiji. For instance, the ad title, description, and price. Make certain you fill it out accurately.

8. Upload a Picture of the Product

Product images matter. It shows the product's appearance and qualities. Jiji allows unlimited uploads. Your product's picture must be original. Downloading product images online is harmful. Because such things may be phony, buyers are constantly wary. Products may be photographed without a digital camera. Your phone can capture clear photos.

9. Choose Your Location

The next step should be to select the location from where you will be placing the ad. For example, if you are from Maryland and are now in Lagos, you should input your location as "Maryland Lagos" and then select from the selection that appears.

10. Choose the Post-Free Ads

This is the last phase in the procedure. Make sure to thoroughly check the information you've entered. If your information is valid, click the "Post-Free Ads" button to post your ad. Your advertising will be moderated by Jiji employees to determine whether they are illegal or contraband in Nigeria. If it makes it through that stage, your adverts will be published in less than an hour.

How Do I Open a Buyer Account on Jiji?

Opening a buyer account is the same procedure as opening an account with Jiji. Once you’re on the platform for the first time, you’re known as a ‘buyer’ unless you want to sell anything, then you click on the ‘Right top corner’ to start selling. 

How Does Jiji Make Money?

Jiji makes its money by offering premium ads to  Jiji sellers and buyers who want their goods seen by a wide range of people. Aside from that Jiji also makes money from google ads and from other websites that want their website or goods on that platform to reach a wide range of people. Jiji has a lot of users so investing your money into advertisements will do your business more good than harm.

How Much Does It Cost to Advertise on Jiji?

Advertising on Jiji can be one of the most challenging tasks for newbies on the platform, here I’ll be showing you the current price to place adverts on Jiji. Below are the prices to ‘Boost Sales In Property’, ‘Boost Sales In Cars’, and ‘Boost Sales In Others’.

Boost Sales In Property

Free: *****

Basic: ₦ 12,999

Premium: ₦ 17,499

VIP: ₦ 28,999

VIP GOLD: ₦ 31,449

Diamond: ₦ 36,549

You can check this link Place Ad for Basic Sales In Property to see the list of services that come with those prices. Jiji Nigeria offers a lot more on its platform when you advertise your product.

Basic Sales In Cars

Free: *****

Premium: ₦38,499

VIP: ₦ 49,499

VIP GOLD: ₦ 51,424

Diamond: ₦ 63,324

Enterprise: ₦ 112,199

You can check this link Place Ad for Basic Sales In Cars to see the list of services that come with those prices. Jiji Nigeria offers a lot more on its platform when you advertise your product. Do you need Jiji cars? Or location to get Lagos Jiji cars? Then place an Ad!

Basic Sales In Others

Free: *****

Basic: ₦ 11,499

Premium: ₦ 20,999

VIP: ₦ 34,499

VIP GOLD: ₦ 38,249

Diamond: ₦ 48,449

You can check this link Place Ad for Basic Sales In Others to see the list of services that come with those prices. Jiji Nigeria offers a lot more on its platform when you advertise your product.

Note: With Jiji and Jumia in Africa individuals don’t need to move around to look for where to buy and sell; Jiji phones and Jumia phones are reliable, and the same way Jiji ng operates, that's the same way Jumia Nigeria operates. You can check by typing in your search bar ‘jumia.com.ng’ or by visiting their official website. Why did I mention Jumia Nigeria here? I did so because there are things you might not see on Jiji ng but you will see in Jumia Nigeria. Do well to have both in your accessories. 

Conclusion

This article tells you everything you want to know about one of the leading eCommerce platforms here in Africa. Sadly, Jiji can be accessible in only five (5) African countries, but that should not stop countries from enjoying the eCommerce Marketplace (That’s why Jumia is there). That said, it’s important to follow all the guidelines in order to be a successful buyer and seller on the Jiji platform. See you there!