Top Lagos markets to buy affordable phone accessories in 2025 

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The Nigerian mobile accessories market is expanding rapidly, with projections showing growth from $2.9 billion in 2020 to $4.9 billion by 2025, driven by rising smartphone ownership and mobile penetration.

Lagos state, home to more than 25 million residents and one of the country’s highest smartphone penetration rates at 78%, stands at the center of this boom.

According to Nairametrics, as of July 2025, Nigeria recorded 169.1 million active mobile subscriptions,a figure that highlights how mobile technology has become central to everyday life.

Report also shows that 86% of smartphone users in the country use Android devices, while 13% use iOS, and just 1% operate smartphones running the Windows operating system.

With each new device comes a need for cases, chargers, batteries, screen protectors, earphones and more.

Every street corner and open market in the city now doubles as a mini tech marketplace where vendors sell, fix, and customize devices to meet a growing demand.

These products are no longer seen as extras but essentials for users whose daily routines depend on keeping their devices active and functional.

Here are the most popular markets in Lagos where you can buy affordable phone accessories whether you’re shopping in bulk or not. 

Saka Tinubu

Saka Tinubu, located in Victoria Island, Lagos, is one of the most popular spots for tech lovers on the Island. While it may not have the scale of Ikeja’s Computer Village, it has carved a solid reputation as the go to market for mobile phones and accessories for those who live or work around Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ikoyi.

The market began to take shape in the early 2000s as small phone dealers and repair technicians moved closer to the business district to serve corporate clients who didn’t want to make long trips to Ikeja. Over time, those early traders expanded into full-fledged stores, creating a cluster of phone shops that transformed Saka Tinubu Street into what many now call the Computer Village of the Island.

If you’re looking for phone accessories, you’ll find stores selling chargers, USB cables, power banks, phone cases, screen protectors, tempered glass, and memory cards. Bluetooth headsets, wireless earbuds etc.

Besides accessories, many shops sell both new and fairly used smartphones, with technicians offering quick repairs like screen replacements, battery swaps, and software updates while you wait.The street hosts several other businesses like computer and tablet shops, mini electronics stores selling speakers and TVs etc

Trade Fair market

Trade Fair Market is located along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway at Amuwo Odofin LGA. It is one of Nigeria’s largest commercial complexes and a key destination for both wholesale and retail trade.

The market is officially known as the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, it was established in 1977 to host the annual Lagos International Trade Fair organized by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). Over the years, the complex has grown into a marketplace that houses thousands of shops, warehouses, and offices serving traders from across Nigeria and West Africa.

Trade Fair Market is divided into sections managed by various trade associations and business groups. These include the ASPAMDA (Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association), Balogun Business Association (BBA), and C-Trade Fair. Each section specializes in a particular line of goods

Many of its store’s deal in smartphones, phone accessories, and other electronics. Buyers can find items such as chargers, screen guards, trendy phone cases, wireless chargers, earphones, Bluetooth speakers, power banks, and memory cards at wholesale prices.

The market is especially popular among bulk buyers and resellers because prices tend to be lower than in city-center stores. Other things that can be bought in the market are automobile parts and industrial machinery to household goods, electronics etc.

Alaba International Market

Alaba International Market, located in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State, is one of Nigeria’s largest and busiest electronics markets, known across West Africa for its vast selection of home appliances, electrical components, and gadgets.

Alaba is often regarded as the heartbeat of Nigeria’s electronics trade. It’s where many wholesalers, distributors, and retailers source the televisions, sound systems, fridges, and other gadgets sold across the country.

Some traders also specialize in smartphones, tablets, and related products such as chargers, power banks, phone cases, Bluetooth speakers, and earpieces. The advantage of buying at Alaba is that customers can find both brand-new and fairly used (London-used) phones at competitive prices.

Alaba International Market is widely known as Nigeria’s biggest electronics market and a powerhouse for gadget distribution across Lagos and beyond.

 Lagos Island Market

 

Lagos Island Market, often called Eko Market, is one of the oldest and busiest commercial centers in Nigeria. Located in Lagos Island, it has long been a key part of the city’s economic life

Phone accessories vendors in the market specialize in accessories such as chargers, power banks, phone cases, memory cards, Bluetooth speakers, and screen protectors.

Beyond phone accessories, the market remains a powerhouse for textiles and fashion. Balogun Market, one of its largest sections, is the heart of Lagos’ fabric trade, offering lace, Ankara, cotton, and high-end fabrics for weddings and cultural events.

Around Idumota, traders stock shoes, bags, watches, and general household items. Electronics and home appliances are also available in pockets of the market, though not on the same scale as Alaba International Market.

 Lawanson GSM Market

The GSM Market is in Surulere, along the main road between Ojuelegba and Itire. It started as a small plaza but over the years has grown into several buildings around the Lawanson bus stop.

Even though it doesn’t offer the wide variety of accessories you might find at Ikeja’s Computer Village, it serves as a convenient and closer option for people living and working in the surrounding areas.

You can find smartphones, chargers, phone cases, power banks, earphones, and screen protectors. Many shops also offer repairs, including fixing broken screens, replacing batteries, and updating software.

 Computer Village 

Computer Village is the largest technology market in West Africa. Located in the heart of Ikeja, the market is home to thousands of vendors who deal in mobile phones, accessories, and electronic gadgets.

Often described as the heartbeat of Nigeria’s tech trade, you can find virtually every accessory imaginable charger, cases, batteries, screen guards, earphones, phone grip, selfie stick and smartwatches. It also offers after-sales services, repairs, and upgrades, making it a one-stop hub for both individual users and resellers.

The market houses distributors of computer systems, printers, network cables, CCTV equipment, and gaming consoles. Brands like HP, Dell, Lenovo, and Apple all have authorized or affiliate stores there, while smaller stalls cater to everyday consumers and technicians.

It’s a major distribution center where importers supply wholesalers, and wholesalers in turn supply smaller retailers across Lagos and beyond.