Jiji.ng
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Jiji is an African online marketplace that facilitates the exchange of goods and services between buyers and sellers.
Starting in Nigeria, the company expanded to four new geographic regions in 2019. Following an acquisition by OLX, Jiji's monthly audience surpassed 8 million unique users. In 2018, the Jiji app ranked #1 by downloads in the Shopping category among Nigerian Android users, and it currently holds the highest user rating among Nigerian e-commerce apps.
Anton Volyansky, the CEO of Jiji, has been dedicated to creating products that enhance the lives of Africans for over 8 years. His team comprises 800 professionals working collaboratively to improve the lives of millions of people.
Classified online ads from real people in Nigeria
Jiji is an African online marketplace that facilitates the exchange of goods and services between buyers and sellers.
Starting in Nigeria, the company expanded to four new geographic regions in 2019. Following an acquisition by OLX, Jiji's monthly audience surpassed 8 million unique users. In 2018, the Jiji app ranked #1 by downloads in the Shopping category among Nigerian Android users, and it currently holds the highest user rating among Nigerian e-commerce apps.
Anton Volyansky, the CEO of Jiji, has been dedicated to creating products that enhance the lives of Africans for over 8 years. His team comprises 800 professionals working collaboratively to improve the lives of millions of people.
Location: Nigeria, Lagos
Employees: 501-1000
Total raised: $21M
Founded date: 2014
Investors 3
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 09.12.2019 | Series C | $21M | - |
Mentions in press and media 26
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