We all know that the world is turning into a global village. Internet technology has enabled interaction of users from all across the world. People can buy or sell anything to anyone sitting anywhere in the world within minute, thanks to classified market places, many people making a living from the comfort of their homes. Jiji and wetinuneed are classified marketplaces reshaping the Nigeria digital marketplace.

Jiji.ng Online Marketplace Nigeria Limited provides online buying and selling services of used and new products such as cars, motorvehicle, electronics, clothes, accessories, and other related products, it was founded in 2014 in Lagos, Nigeria by Anton Wolyansky. Jiji is one of the most visited website in Nigeria with  monthly visitors of over 8 million People.

Wetinuneed Services Limited Nigeria  was founded on February 21, 2017 by Madiebo Monica O. , it is the first of its kind 100% indigenous on-line advertising company proudly founded, owned and managed by Nigerians for Nigerians.

In this article, we will be exploring these two Ecommerce marketplace giants, leaving you with a choice of the best platform to shop online.

Definitions

What is Jiji?

Jiji is an African online marketplace that provides buyers and sellers with an avenue to meet and exchange goods and services.

Jiji was founded in 2014 by Anton wolyanksy, jiji started as jiji blog providing visitors with information on business, technologies, entertainment, lifestyle tips, life stories, news , it has grown and expanded into five (5) african countries; Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Tanzania.

Jiji is one of the most visited websites in Nigeria with estimated visit of over 8 million people monthly.

What is Wetinuneed ?

Wetinuneed Services Limited is a first of its kind 100% indigenous on-line advertising company proudly founded, Monica Solomon for Nigerians with an aim to become Nigeria’s No.1 advertising platform by providing a next to none service that will not only exceed the advertising expectations of the Nigerian market but subsequently exceed the expectations of advertisers in the sub Saharan region.

Differences & Similarities

Wetinuneed and Jiji are both classified ads platforms that connects buyers and sellers easily within Nigeria, while Wetinuneed is more of an online directory and ads agency, Jiji focuses on connecting buyers and sellers with premium ads as source of revenue.  Both have their major source of traffic on properties and Cars, their business model is generally built on the premium services they offer .

Jiji has moved from being just a classified ads marketplace to transactional marketplace by acquiring cars 45, jiji and wetinuneed has helped lots of people sell of their used items very fast and making a living out of it.

Comparison Table

	Jiji	Wetinuneed
Year Founded	2014	2017
Founder	Anton Wolyansky	Madiebo Monica O.
Monthly Visitors	Above 8 Million	Less than 1 Million
Pricing	₦9,999 per month	Not fixed

Which is Better ?

Wetinuneed and Jiji are classified ads platforms and are very similar in operation, while Jiji has been longer in the business, they seem also to be the favorite of Nigerians. Jiji has very good reviews and attracts more traffic, the downside to Wetinuneed is  they don’t have heavy traffic, so sellers don’t enough people viewing their products, however Wetinuneed customer service are very friendly and helpful, Wetinuneed may be a new kid on the block but have been able to send a strong message across.

Alternatives

If you are looking for alternatives to Wetinuneed and Jiji, you can consider competitors like olist, Djt smart accessories, Oni.ng, Postwanga, Fatcat