Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, showing a strong return to growth powered overwhelmingly by its Nigerian operations. The company posted a 25 percent rise in revenue to $45.6 million, up from $36.4 million in the same period last year, while Gross Merchandise Value climbed 21 percent to reach $197.2 million. Against this backdrop, Jumia Nigeria emerged as the standout performer, delivering a remarkable 43 percent year-on-year surge in GMV and reinforcing the country’s position as Jumia’s most dynamic growth engine.
This performance is particularly notable given that many global e-commerce players have scaled back their emerging-market ambitions in response to global economic pressures. Jumia’s results suggest the opposite trajectory, showing how a deep understanding of local consumer behavior and a robust, locally adapted logistics network can unlock new opportunities even in challenging conditions.
Much of the company’s resurgence has been attributed to a recalibrated hub-and-spoke logistics model introduced in early 2024. This new infrastructure has expanded Jumia’s reach into up-country markets, particularly in northern and South-South regions where competition is thin and consumers remain underserved. The strategy has also brought balance to the company’s Nigerian customer base, with urban and rural engagement now split almost evenly—54 percent to 46 percent—reflecting Jumia’s growing penetration beyond Lagos and other metropolitan centers.
Speaking on the results, Temidayo Ojo, CEO of Jumia Nigeria, noted that the company’s progress is rooted in its ability to recognize and respond to the country’s regional nuances. “Urban consumers prioritize speed and convenience because supply is abundant in major cities,” he said. “Meanwhile, our rural strategy is about accessibility and bridging the supply gap. By approaching each market on its own terms, we’ve been able to unlock growth across different parts of the country.”
The company’s turnaround is anchored on three shifts that have repositioned Jumia for sustained growth in Nigeria. First is the aggressive expansion into underserved markets at a time when traditional retail outlets have been disrupted by price hikes and mall closures in cities such as Kano, Kaduna, Abuja, Enugu, and Port Harcourt. Strengthening last-mile hubs in these areas has reduced delivery times and improved customer retention.
Second is the decision to double down on localized logistics rather than rely on expensive international fulfillment structures. Through partnerships with local delivery providers, community-based pickup stations, and micro-fulfillment centers, Jumia has created a more cost-efficient and resilient logistics backbone capable of navigating the country’s infrastructural complexities.
The third pillar is a sharpened focus on categories that remain resilient regardless of economic conditions. Fast-moving consumer Goods, fashion, beauty, and household essentials have continued to drive sustained demand, providing a stable foundation for recurring transactions.
Collectively, these shifts signal a new and more grounded phase in Africa’s e-commerce evolution, one defined by local intelligence and adaptive market strategy rather than the replication of global playbooks. As Nigeria’s vast informal retail sector continues its steady migration online, Jumia is positioning itself as the most reliable pathway for merchants seeking nationwide access.
With momentum building into the year’s final quarter, the company appears poised to deepen its role in shaping the continent’s digital commerce future.
