Affiliate Marketing in Nigeria: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide

Ever heard people claiming they make money online while sleeping? Welcome to affiliate marketing—a digital hustle that's gaining serious momentum in Nigeria.

You could be a student, an employee working 9–5, or an entrepreneur looking for extra cash. Whatever it is, this guide breaks down all you need to know about affiliate marketing in Nigeria, step by step.

???? What Is Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate marketing is where you earn a commission marketing another person's product or service. You simply place a unique link (your affiliate link), and if a purchase is made through it, you earn a percentage of the sale.

Easy as that — no product to produce and no customer support to handle.

???? Affiliate Marketing Is On Fire in Nigeria
Low initial investment: You don't require much to start.

Remote flexibility: All you require is your smartphone and internet.

High-income potential: Some Nigerians are making six figures monthly.

Growth of digital economy: More Nigerians make online purchases today than ever.

✅ Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Affiliate Marketing in Nigeria
Step 1: Choose a Niche
Choose a niche that intrigues you or what individuals are already buying. Examples:

Tech & gadgets

Fashion

Finance (crypto, loans)

Health & beauty

Online courses

Pro tip: Focus on a high-paying products niche.

Step 2: Register for a Genuine Affiliate Program
The following are popular affiliate programs available to Nigerians:

Platform\\tWhat You Can Sell\\tPayout Method
Expertnaire\\tOnline courses & info products\\tLocal bank transfer
Stakecut\\tNigerian digital products locally produced\\tBank
Amazon Associates\\tPhysical & digital products\\tPayoneer (USD)
Jumia Affiliate Program\\tElectronics, fashion, etc.\\tBank transfer
Selar Affiliate\\tEbooks, webinars, courses\\tBank

Step 3: Obtain Your Personal Affiliate Link
When you register, choose a product you want to sell and obtain your personal affiliate link. This is how the company tracks your sales.

Step 4: Share Your Affiliate Link Like a Pro
Use any of the following:
a. Social Media
Use WhatsApp, Twitter (X), Instagram, or TikTok to talk about the product and drop your link.

b. Blogging
Create a blog and put up reviews or tutorials. You can put your links in the content.

c. YouTube
Create simple videos such as "Best Phones Under ₦100k" and drop your affiliate links in the description.

d. Email Marketing
Create an audience and email value-packed affiliate offers.

Step 5: Track Your Results
Most websites have dashboards where you can track:

Clicks on your link

Number of sales

Your earnings

Refer to this information so you know what's working — and double down.

???? How Much Money Can You Make?
It depends on the product and platform. For example:

Sell a ₦30,000 online course with a 50% commission = ₦15,000 per sale

Sell just 10 copies a month = ₦150,000

Some of our high-level affiliates earn ₦500k+ monthly, all because they are using content and strategy.

⚠️ Don't Make These Mistakes
Mistaking too many random products

Spamming your link without giving value

Not learning marketing basics (copywriting, content creation, etc.) 

????️ Tools to Grow Your Business Faster
Bitly – Shorten and track your links

Canva – Create decent graphics for promotion

CapCut – Make social media videos

MailerLite – For building an email list

WordPress – If you want to start a blog

???? The Last Word
Affiliate marketing isn't about becoming rich instantly. It takes time, strategy, and determination. But with persistence, you might build a passive income stream — all from your phone in Nigeria.

Got Questions?
Leave them in the comments! And if you're ready to get started, let me know — I can recommend the best affiliate platform for your niche.