The short answer
- Phones in bulk: Computer Village first, with Alaba also supplying phones by the carton.
- Laptops and desktops: Computer Village.
- Computer parts, printers and routers: Computer Village.
- TVs, sound systems and CCTV: Alaba.
- Phone accessories by the carton: Alaba or Computer Village. Compare both.
- iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, tablets and smart watches near VI, Ikoyi or Lekki: Saka Tinubu.
These are starting points, not fixed rules. Dealers in all three carry goods beyond what they're best known for, so what you need may be closer than you think.
| Compare | Computer Village | Alaba | Saka Tinubu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area | Ikeja, Lagos mainland | Ojo, off the Lagos-Badagry Expressway | Victoria Island |
| Best known for | Phones, laptops, parts and repairs | TVs, audio, CCTV and goods by the carton | iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, tablets and smart watches |
| Often suits | Resellers, repair shops, offices and schools | Retailers restocking, event buyers and installers | Island companies and smaller orders of specific models |
| Check first | Go straight to your chosen store | Carton or unit price, and exact store location | Compare with mainland prices on big orders |
Computer Village, Ikeja
Centred on Otigba Street and Pepple Street on the Lagos mainland, Computer Village is Lagos's best-known market for phones, laptops, accessories and repairs. It's dense with plazas, shops and stalls, and the same model can be on sale in many places within a short walk.
- Best for: new and UK-used phones, business laptops such as the HP EliteBook, Dell Latitude and Lenovo ThinkPad, MacBooks, computer hardware, printers, parts and repairs.
- Works well for: resellers restocking phones, repair shops buying parts, and offices or schools buying laptops.
- Watch out for: people offering to take you to a seller. Go straight to the store you chose. See what to watch for in Computer Village.
Alaba International Market, Ojo
Off the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in Ojo, Alaba is one of the biggest electronics markets in West Africa, and much of what's sold there is sold in bulk. Many dealers are importers and wholesalers supplying retailers across the country.
- Best for: LED and smart TVs, home-theatre systems, speakers and amplifiers, CCTV, and phones and accessories by the carton.
- Works well for: shops restocking from other states, event and church sound buyers, and security installers.
- Watch out for: the difference between carton and unit prices. Also check model numbers, because similar-looking TVs and amplifiers can have different features. The market is large and split into lines and plazas, so know exactly which store you're going to.
Saka Tinubu, Victoria Island
On and around Saka Tinubu Street among the offices, banks and hotels of VI, this is the island's phone and gadget market. For buyers who live or work in VI, Ikoyi or Lekki, it's much closer than crossing to the mainland.
- Best for: new and UK-used iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones, iPads and Android tablets, Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch, plus accessories and phone repairs.
- Works well for: companies on the island buying phones or tablets for a team, and shops buying a smaller number of specific models.
- Watch out for: assuming that one market's price holds across the city. Compare with mainland dealers on the same spec, especially for bigger orders.
How to choose for your order
- Start with the product. Use the short answer above to pick one or two markets.
- Count the real cost of the trip. Add transport, time and how you'll move the goods. Ojo in particular is a long drive from much of Lagos.
- Compare the same spec. Ask dealers in each market for a price on the same model, condition and quantity, in the same week. Prices move with the dollar.
- Confirm before you go. Agree what's in stock and the price with the dealer first, and get the exact store address.
- Think about the next order. A dealer who answers quickly and delivers what they promised can be worth more than a small saving on one order.
Once you've picked a market, our guides to buying in bulk safely and choosing a reliable supplier cover what to do when you get there.
Don't know which market to try?
You don't have to pick. Send a product request with the item, quantity, condition, the price you want to pay per unit and your delivery area. Our team looks for it among verified dealers in all three markets, then sends your quote by email, usually within 24 to 48 hours. Browse what's traded on Dealrs to see the categories we cover.