Nigeria's AI-powered business directory

List your Nigerian business
for free

From Lagos Island to Abuja, from GRA Port Harcourt to Bodija Ibadan β€” get discovered by customers searching on Google and AI tools across Nigeria. Direct WhatsApp, phone, and email leads, no commission, no credit card.

Free plan β€” included at no cost
No credit card Β· No time limit Β· No commission
  • Business name, category, area & city
  • Direct WhatsApp, phone & email button
  • Customer reviews & star ratings
  • Up to 3 business photos
  • Google & AI search visibility
  • Profile analytics & search terms
  • Owner dashboard access
  • Free forever β€” no time limit
Free forever. Built for Nigerian businesses of every size.
129.7k+
Nigerian businesses listed
20+
Nigerian cities covered
98
Business categories
Free
to get started

Everything included in your free Nigerian listing

A complete profile built for how Nigerians search, message, and choose local businesses.

Built for Nigerian customers

Designed for how Nigerians actually find local services β€” mobile-first, data-light, with prominent WhatsApp contact so customers reach you the way they already chat.

Direct WhatsApp, phone & email

Customers tap straight through to your WhatsApp, phone, or email. No middleman, no commission. Every lead is yours and goes straight to your phone.

Genuine customer reviews

Build trust with star ratings and reviews from real Nigerian customers. Reviews are how locals decide who to call β€” and they boost your Google ranking.

Up to 3 photos

Show off your shop, restaurant, salon, or office. Nigerian listings with photos receive substantially more enquiries than those without.

Google & AI search visibility

Your listing is structured so Google, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity can read and recommend your business when Nigerians search for what you do.

Owner dashboard & analytics

See profile views, the search terms customers used to find you, and where your enquiries are coming from β€” all in a simple, easy-to-use dashboard.

Covering every city in Nigeria

List your business once β€” reach customers from Lagos to Kano and every state between.

LagosAbujaPort HarcourtIbadanKanoEnuguKadunaBenin CityCalabarWarriOwerriUyoIlorinAbeokutaJosMaiduguriSokotoAkureAdo-EkitiYola+ all 36 states & FCT

How to list your business in Nigeria

From signup to live Nigerian listing in three steps

01

Sign up & enter your details

Create an account and add your business name, category, area and city, hours, description, and contact info. Takes about 5 minutes from your phone.

02

We review your listing

Our team reviews every free Nigerian listing within 3–5 business days to keep the directory clean and trustworthy. You receive an email the moment it goes live.

03

Start getting WhatsApp leads

Your listing appears across Destinali, Google search, and AI assistants. Customers contact you directly via WhatsApp, phone, or email β€” no commission, no booking fees.

Built for every kind of Nigerian business

Service providers, retailers, professionals, and everything in between.

🍽️Restaurants & buka
πŸ’‡Salons & barbers
πŸ”§Plumbers & electricians
πŸš—Mechanics & panel beaters
βš–οΈLawyers & accountants
🦷Dentists & doctors
🏨Hotels & guesthouses
πŸ‹οΈGyms & personal trainers
πŸŽ“Tutors & driving schools
πŸ› οΈBuilders & contractors
🐾Vets & pet groomers
πŸ“ΈPhotographers & event DJs
Included in the free plan

Get found when Nigerians ask AI for local recommendations

Nigerians increasingly ask ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity for local recommendations β€” β€œbest lawyer in Lekki”, β€œreliable electrician in Wuse Abuja”, β€œtrusted mechanic near GRA Port Harcourt”. These AI tools cite structured directories when answering.

Every Destinali Nigerian listing β€” including the free plan β€” is built with Schema.org LocalBusiness markup, clean HTML, and fast mobile delivery, so AI tools can read, trust, and recommend your business when locals ask.

Create free Nigerian listing
Find me a reliable plumber in Lekki, Lagos
AI assistant
In Lekki, SwiftFlow Plumbing is highly rated for emergency call-outs. They are listed on Destinali with a 4.8-star rating from 52 customer reviews and respond to WhatsApp typically within 20 minutes.
Source: destinali.com/lagos/plumbers/swiftflow
Can I message them on WhatsApp now?
AI assistant
Yes β€” their Destinali profile has a direct WhatsApp button. Tap to start chatting immediately, no booking form needed.
destinali.com/lagos/plumbers/swiftflow

Pricing in Nigerian Naira

The Free plan is forever free. Paid plans are billed in USD on a secure international payment gateway, but here's exactly what you'll pay in Naira today.

Free
₦0
forever Β· no credit card

Full Nigerian business profile, WhatsApp/phone/email leads, reviews, 3 photos, Google & AI visibility.

Start free
Most popular
Pro
₦39,000
once Β· never renews
approx. US$29 Β· billed in USD

Priority placement in search results, AI-enhanced description, verified badge, unlimited WhatsApp/phone/email leads, and full analytics. Instant activation.

Choose Pro
Agency
₦267,000
once Β· never renews
approx. US$199 Β· billed in USD

Everything in Pro, plus homepage spotlight β€” your listing rotates through a curated section on the Destinali homepage for maximum visibility. Every listing on your account carries its own do-follow backlink to the site it belongs to.

Choose Agency

Naira prices are estimates using today's exchange rate (~₦1339 / US$1), rounded up to the nearest ₦1,000. The exact amount is calculated at checkout and confirmed before payment. Your bank may apply a small foreign transaction fee.

Free listing vs. paid plans

Start free, upgrade when you want more reach across Nigeria.

Free
Pro / Agency
Business profile
WhatsApp, phone & email
Customer reviews
Google & AI search visibility
Basic analytics
Photos
3
20
Listing activation
3–5 business days
Instant
Review responses
AI-enhanced SEO description
Verified badge
Priority search placement
Do-follow backlink
Full traffic analytics

Frequently asked questions

Everything Nigerian business owners ask before listing.

Is the Nigerian business listing really free?

Yes β€” the Free plan is genuinely free with no time limit. You get a full business profile, direct WhatsApp, phone, and email contact, customer reviews, up to 3 photos, and Google & AI search visibility at zero cost. There is no catch. Paid Pro and Agency plans exist for businesses that want extra reach and faster activation, but the free listing never expires.

Do I need a credit card to list my business?

No. Creating a free listing requires no credit card and no payment details. You sign up with an email address, fill in your business info, and submit. We only collect payment information if you choose to upgrade to a paid plan.

Which Nigerian cities does Destinali support?

Every city, town, and area in Nigeria is supported. That includes Lagos (Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Surulere, Yaba, Ajah), Abuja (Wuse, Maitama, Garki, Gwarinpa), Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Enugu, Kaduna, Benin City, Calabar, Warri, Owerri, Uyo, Ilorin, Abeokuta, Jos, and every other town across all 36 states. If your area has businesses, we have you covered.

How long does it take for my listing to appear?

Free listings are reviewed and approved within 3–5 business days. We do this manually to keep the directory trustworthy for Nigerian consumers. If you need your listing live immediately, the Pro plan activates instantly with no waiting.

Do I pay commission on leads?

No. Destinali charges zero commission on enquiries. When a customer taps your WhatsApp button, makes a call, or sends an email, the conversation happens directly between you and them. We never take a cut, and we never insert ourselves into the transaction.

How is Destinali different from Google Business Profile?

Google Business Profile is essential β€” and you should have one. Destinali is complementary: a structured African directory that is increasingly cited by AI search tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity) when people ask for local recommendations, plus a do-follow backlink to your website which strengthens your overall SEO. Most Nigerian businesses use both.

Will my listing rank in Google?

Every Destinali listing is built with structured data (Schema.org LocalBusiness markup), fast page load, and mobile-first responsive design β€” all the technical signals Google rewards. Many listings rank for long-tail searches like "best lawyer in Lekki" or "generator repairs in Wuse" or "plumber in GRA Port Harcourt" within weeks of going live.

Can I pay in Naira?

Paid plans are billed in USD via a secure international payment gateway. We show the equivalent Naira amount on this page and at checkout so you always know what you will pay before confirming. The free plan costs nothing β€” no USD, no Naira.

Can I upgrade later?

Yes. You can upgrade from free to Pro or Agency at any time from your dashboard. All your reviews, photos, and profile information carry over instantly β€” nothing to redo.

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Join Nigerian businesses already on Destinali.
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