NAIJing is a dating app developed in-house. It debuted in the latter month of 2014. NAIJing includes all of the standard features found in most dating apps, such as a chat and messaging system, as well as the ability to “like.”

Even after three years, the software still has some rough edges that need to be smoothed down. There is no desktop version of the app, hence it is only available for mobile. Bugs in the software have also been uncovered, making it vulnerable to hacking.

Despite the hurdles, the program has performed admirably, outperforming its main competitor, Friendite, with 100,000 to 500,000 installations. The app is quickly gaining popularity, with over 3,000 reviews on Playstore. This app, like Friendite, is exclusively available for Android OS alone

3. Badoo

Moving on to the international arena, Badoo is a fantastic dating app that has all of the features that a platform like this should have. You can use its location-based feature to find and connect with people in your area. People can be found depending on their age, geography, and gender. Nigerians can use Badoo to chat with other Nigerians in their area and review their images.

There are over 314 million users in Nigeria, with tens of thousands of subscribers in Abuja, Lagos, and other regions. Nigerians are quite enthusiastic about the app. According to the BBC, it was the most downloaded dating app in 2015. The app is available for Android and Apple smartphones to download.

4. Tinder

This software is one of the top location-based dating apps in the globe because of its simplicity. Tinder is a basic app that displays images of individuals nearby your location. You can select a mate by swiping right to “like” the person or simply swipe right to continue viewing more photographs until you find one you like.

When you swipe right to like someone’s photo, the person gets notified, and if the person likes back, you’ve found a match. If there is a match, you will be alerted. After that, you can start chatting with each other by sending each other messages. Tinder is more commonly searched for in Lagos and Abuja than everywhere else in Nigeria, according to Google Trends. Tinder is an app that can be downloaded for Android and Apple devices.

5. Zoosk

Zoosk’s popularity in Nigeria pales in comparison to Tinder and Badoo, but it is still a fantastic app with more than 26 million international users as of 2014. The software is available in over 80 countries and 25 languages. In 80 countries, Zook is offered in 25 languages.

The app’s “behavioral matchmaking engine” is its most striking feature. This tool employs a sophisticated algorithm to detect and match people based on their habits. Users can also use the “photo verification service” function to post photos that fit the platform’s standards.

6. Whatsapp

Yes, you’re probably wondering, “What does Whatsapp have to do with this list?” Whatsapp is the most popular messaging app on the planet, and it is also the most popular in Nigeria. It has expanded from being a simple chat app to many more things, including dating, through the years and with frequent updates given out for this app.

According to statistics, more than half of Nigerian internet users use Whatsapp. People can now communicate with their loved ones more frequently and quickly thanks to this software. In fact, I, like many others, am more accessible via Whatsapp for a discussion, Whatsapp call, or video call.