Is Facebook Marketplace Available in Nigeria? CHECK NOW

Facebook Marketplace is more or less like an e-commerce platform but with the difference that Facebook does not own any of the goods or products being sold, the marketplace is just like a neutral ground where buyers meet sellers. The marketplace is one and global but it is location-based at the same time. For example, you want to purchase a TV and you’re in Canada at the moment, instead of buying from a seller in America, you will buy from the seller in Canada, this is so majorly because of proximity when it comes to delivery or picks up. Now let’s answer the question about Facebook marketplace availability in Nigeria.

Is Facebook Marketplace Available in Nigeria? CHECK NOW

Is Facebook Marketplace in Nigeria? Check Below for Answers

Facebook Marketplace is not currently available worldwide and lately, we’ve been asked about its availability in Nigeria, well it isn’t available yet. Generally, in the Marketplace, you can get anything you want, be it new or used Items of any category, given that the item complies with market place rules. Like we mentioned earlier, Facebook is not in charge of the sales on the Marketplace and it is responsible for damages, but you can always report a seller if you were sold a damaged item and the seller refuses to refund or replace the item.

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Now that you know that Facebook Marketplace is not available in Nigeria at the moment you might be wondering if it is still possible to buy and sell on Facebook in Nigeria, well for sure, you can! There are several features on Facebook that allows you to buy and sell irrespective of your current location. For example, you can sell using your Facebook timeline by uploading the item for sale and its price for buyers to see, you can sell on Facebook groups and pages, you can even have your own store on Facebook. Now you see marketplace is not the only way to shop on Facebook.

How to Sell on Facebook Groups

We earlier mentioned that Facebook group is one of the features you can employ to sell and buy on Facebook. And the best thing about selling on Facebook groups is that you can still sell irrespective of your location. To know how to sell on Facebook groups follow the steps below.

  1. Open Facebook and login to your account.
  2. Open a Facebook group you’d like to sell in.
  3. Click on the sell This is only available on groups that the buying and selling feature is turned on.
  4. Add an image for the item you want to sell. Fill in all the necessary details, description, sizes and available colours if applicable.
  5. Post the item and wait for buyers.

Only group admins are allowed to turn on the buying and selling features of a group. After selling an item you have to indicate that the item has been sold and it is no longer available, to do this you have to go back to the item and mark it as sold.

Facebook Marketplace Countries

Facebook Marketplace is only available in 50 countries, unfortunately, Nigeria is not listed amongst those countries, below are the countries that are eligible to use Facebook Marketplace.

  • Argentina.
  • Australia.
  • Austria.
  • Belgium.
  • Belize.
  • Bulgaria.
  • Canada.
  • Chile.
  • Costa Rica.
  • Croatia.
  • Cyprus.
  • Czech Republic.
  • Denmark.
  • Ecuador.
  • Estonia.
  • Dominican Republic.
  • Finland.
  • France.
  • Germany.
  • Greece.
  • Hungary.
  • India.
  • Ireland.
  • Italy.
  • Latvia.
  • Lithuania.
  • Luxembourg.
  • Malta.
  • Mexico.
  • Netherlands.
  • New Zealand.
  • Norway.
  • Panama.
  • Paraguay.
  • Peru.
  • Philippines.
  • Poland.
  • Portugal.
  • Puerto Rico.
  • Romania.
  • Singapore.
  • Slovenia.
  • South Africa.
  • Spain.
  • Sweden.
  • Switzerland.
  • Thailand.
  • United Kingdom.
  • United States.
  • Uruguay.

Even as Facebook Marketplace is not available in Nigeria at the moment it doesn’t stop you from buying and selling on Facebook as there are other means and features on Facebook that can be used.

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Madago Emuobo
This post is authored by Madago Emuobo A.K.A Mobo, the founder and Admin of Naijschools. With nearly a decade of expertise in the education sector, Mobo started with Naijschools providing up-to-date information on educational and tech-related topics on breaking news, and daily opportunities for students and graduates.

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