We get this question regularly, and as a business dedicated to helping the small businesses we serve grow, we've put together the best, free and simple-to-use business directories in Nigeria where you can list your brand.
Having your business on directories will help Google and AI tools find you on third-party platforms, and this will increase trust and overall visibility.
Note: we are listed on a lot of these directories, and as usual, we share what works.
1. Google Business Profile
Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is the top free listing for any Nigerian business. It lets you manage how your company appears on Google Search and Maps. It's not a directory in the regular sense, but it's the first place you want your local business listed.
Adding your business here (address, hours, photos) makes it easy for customers to find you. This platform is free and widely used, improving local visibility and trust in your brand.
2. Peng Business Directory
The Peng Business Directory (by Peng Logistics) is a free, curated Nigerian directory. It only lists local vendors that Peng has delivered to or vetted through real customer orders.
In other words, each business on Peng is “trusted” and verified by delivery history. This unique approach sets Peng apart: it’s not a generic listing site but a spotlight on reliable Nigerian SMEs.
Getting listed is free, but inclusion is editorial, based on trust signals and proof of sales.
3. VConnect
VConnect (vconnect.com) is one of Nigeria’s largest local directories and service marketplaces. It boasts over 2 million business listings.
Local customers commonly use VConnect to find suppliers, contractors, or professionals. VConnect’s strong listing and verification process means users trust the businesses they find there.
Listing on VConnect (which offers a free basic listing) puts your business in front of a huge Nigerian audience.
4. ConnectNigeria
ConnectNigeria (connectnigeria.com) is a popular free directory and information portal for Nigerian companies. It offers a vast database of businesses with full contact details and addresses.
Entrepreneurs can register and list for free, adding descriptions, images, and even events or deals. ConnectNigeria is a “premier information portal” connecting Nigerians with opportunities, businesses, and events nationwide. Its broad reach makes it a must-list for visibility.
5. BusinessFinder Nigeria
BusinessFinder (businessfinder.ng) is another major Nigerian business directory. It allows companies to list their services and helps customers find top-rated verified businesses. In fact, BusinessFinder claims 99.9% of its listings are verified and authentic.
The platform is free to use and covers many sectors. Listing on BusinessFinder gives credibility (thanks to its verification) and helps you reach customers looking for quality providers.
6. Finelib
Finelib (finelib.com) is a Nigerian-made business directory and search engine. It’s fully free to register.
Finelib focuses on developing Nigerian local content: businesses can list their name, address, contact info, description, and keywords.
Finelib is dedicated to Nigerian businesses; it’s especially useful for SME owners wanting a no-cost listing that reaches local audiences.
7. VisCorner
VisCorner (viscorner.com) is an online marketplace that connects Nigerians with verified local service providers. Customers use it to find and hire professionals for tasks like home cleaning, car repairs, event planning, beauty services and more.
The platform lets customers request quotes and contact service providers directly. Business owners can add their service listing for free.
Unique to VisCorner is its focus on trusted, pre-vetted providers – every professional is screened so users can hire with confidence.
8. NGContacts
NGContacts (ngcontacts.com) is a massive Nigeria business contact database. It currently holds profiles for millions of companies across Nigeria.
Entrepreneurs often use NGContacts for marketing or research. As a directory, it provides company names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and executive contacts.
Listing in NGContacts (or having your company profile there) is free – it’s mainly used by businesses looking to reach Nigerian clients and partners through a trusted database.
9. BusinessList.com.ng
BusinessList.com.ng is a long-running Nigerian business directory (launched 2009). It’s not free (listings require a paid plan), but it’s widely used and well-established.
BusinessList prides itself on admin-verified profiles and credible content. Today it holds over 131,000 company listings with nearly 7,000 verified customer reviews.
For Nigerian SMEs, BusinessList offers broad visibility and a professional image – though entrepreneurs should be aware it operates on a paid subscription model.
10. ConnectCiti
ConnectCiti (connectciti.com) is a comprehensive Nigerian business directory and marketplace that lists businesses across all industries. It offers tiered listing packages – including a basic free listing (limited to one category per business) and paid premium plans.
When signing up, businesses provide key details (name, description, contact, category, etc.) and choose their listing tier. The directory serves a wide range of businesses, from retail shops, restaurants and service firms to events venues and tourist attractions.
Its uniqueness includes the mix of free and paid options (letting small businesses list at no cost) and the platform’s large, trusted database of local businesses.
Bonus: 11. AnyService
AnyService (anyservice.ng) is a Nigerian service provider directory focused on artisans and professionals. It lists people like lawyers, tutors, drivers, beauticians, doctors and hundreds of other service roles.
The site provides free listings: businesses register and post their service advert at no cost.
A standout feature is that every listing automatically gets a built-in one-page web profile – boosting the business’s online presence. This makes it easier for entrepreneurs to be found by millions of Nigerians searching online
Most of the directories offer verified listings, and SEO-friendly profiles that help businesses stand out.
Final Thoughts
Each of these directories helps Nigerian entrepreneurs improve online visibility. Google Business Profile tops the list for its reach, and Peng’s vetted approach is a fresh, trusted option.
VConnect, ConnectNigeria, BusinessFinder and other directories help build trust and reach for local businesses.
Together, listing in these platforms will make your business more discoverable to Nigerian customers.
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