The list of the top-rated technology news platforms in Nigeria chronicles Nigeria’s top hitters in terms of news and the latest trends and innovations in the dynamic world of technology. That's why we've compiled a curated list of top technology news websites in Nigeria to help you stay informed.

These websites are ranked by SquirrelPR based on their relevance and reliability. Take a look at our recommended sources for staying ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

1. Techcabal: Techcabal is unarguably the most influential technology news website in Nigeria.

Over the past decade, it has committed to telling the “stories of various players in the digital economy, in media, music, telecommunications, education and more, providing a snapshot into key industries in Africa’s tech and business ecosystem.”  

Per RANKED by SquirrelPR, Techcabal generated an impressive total website visit of 9.4 million in 2023 alone. They have their audiences spread across Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa at 35.76%, 10.58 % and 5.16% respectively. 

Most of the company’s social media traffic comes from Twitter, LinkedIn and Reddit where they help their audience understand technology and business.

Founded in 2013 by Bankole Oluwafemi and Seyi Taylor, Techcabal has remained true to its vision of providing insights and analysis into startups, technology and innovation for Nigerians and Africans at large.

2. NaijaKnowHow: NaijaKnowHow is a tech news website in Nigeria that provides easy guides on tech-related issues that Nigerians should be aware of. They publish news on the latest technology, and gadgets like phones and even provide reviews on them. It was founded by Franklin Obioha in 2015.

NaijaKnowHow’s goal is simple - to help those who are non-tech savvy, solve simple tech problems. They do this in an unambiguous, clear and easy-to-understand manner. 

RANKED by SquirrelPR reveals that the company accumulates millions per quarter with a total annual visit of 5.6 million in 2023.

3. Gadget Stripe: As the name suggests, Gadget Stripe is mostly about gadgets. They provide updates and reviews on new gadgets ranging from mobile phones to headphones, VRs, laptops and even tablets. They are there to help buyers make the best decision when it comes to these gadgets. Their comparison of devices also makes this very easy. 

Gadget Stripe uses YouTube to publicise most of its reviews and comparison of devices and this is where they get most of their social media traffic from, after Twitter. In 2023, the company generated web visits of 996,350 in Q4 alone and a total of 5.5 million for the year per RANKED by SquirrelPR. 

It was founded by Oke Charles in 2016.

4. Technext: Technext reports timely and factual tech news, and gadget updates, intending to be as open as possible. 

In 2023, the company became the fastest-rising technology news website in Nigeria in terms of technology news offering, generating nearly 4 million web visits according to RANKED by SquirrelPR.

Per Techcabal, Technext took the most significant leap in the category of the millionaire club between July and September 2023 with 1.8 million views, an increase of 82% from 977,000.

It was founded by David Afolayan in 2017.

5. Techpoint Africa: Founded in 2015 by Adewale Yusuf, Techpoint Africa has been ranked as the 5th most influential tech news website in Nigeria per RANKED by SquirrelPR. They publish and publicise innovations, especially those which sprung from Africa. 

Techpoint Africa is also popular for its tech conference, Techpoint Build. In 2023, it produced a total traffic volume of 2.5 million according to RANKED by SquirrelPR. A bulk of the company’s audience comes from Nigeria, the United States and India.

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6. Mobility Arena: Mobility Arena is a blog that publishes news on mobile phones, telecom services, and other tech-related news from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and other locations around the world. 

Per RANKED by SquirrelPR, Mobility Arena generated 711,000 traffic volume in Q1 of 2023 and a total of 2.2 million for the entire year. 

Mobility Arena is a website that helps consumers of technology products make the best decision when choosing brands and to also make the best use of these products. The company is independent of any brand and creates unbiased reviews of products. The website also provides marketing and PR services to brands but this also does not affect their honest review of products.

Mobility Arena is owned by Yomi Adegboye also known as Mister Mobility. It was founded in 2014.  

7. Naija Tech Guide: Naija Tech Guide is a reputable blog offering insights into mobile phones, with detailed reviews and price comparisons. Additionally, it covers internet technologies and car prices. Founded by Paschal Okafor in 2006, it garnered 1,545,427 traffic volume in 2023 according to SquirrelPR's ranking.

8. Benjamin Dada: Benjamin Dada is a startup news site primarily concerned with reporting startup stories in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. They publish news on other startups, developers and entrepreneurs, to help them gain publicity.

Per RANKED by SquirrelPR, the website generated 1.4 million web visits in 2023. 

The website was founded by Benjamin Dada, a media entrepreneur on June 17, 2018.  It immediately started to be profitable in 2019.

According to Dada, “It is built on the rule that we must tell our tech story by ourselves as Africans whose reality is starkly different from others in other countries.”
 

9. TechEconomy: Techeconomy distinguishes itself from other technology news websites in Nigeria by incorporating business and economic news into its agenda. It informs and educates Nigerian citizens on why they should be concerned about certain news and what to do about it. 

The award-winning platform saw nearly one million visits in 2013 alone. It was founded by Peter Oluka.

10. HowToTechNaija: Founded by Abiodun Olubakinde in 2016, HowToTechNaija aims to positively influence technology users' behaviour and decisions. With an annual web visit of 521,487 in 2023, according to SquirrelPR, they provide insights from tech specialists and real-time experiences.

The tech websites mentioned above were selected and ranked using SquirrelPR’s quarterly media ranking report. This information is essential for providing Nigerians and Africans with access to credible sources for authentic and clear information on technology, gadgets, innovations, and more. We trust that this will be incredibly beneficial.