Updated 1 day ago

Best Bookshops in Enugu

Zijag Educational Hub holds the top spot among the 19 bookshops we list in Enugu, Enugu State, with a 4.9-star rating from 119 reviews. DainzBooks follows at 4.8 stars from 62 reviews. The University of Nigeria Nsukka Bookshop has the largest review count at 427, though its rating sits at 3.9. Books Sweet Books Ventures shows a 5-star mark from just 5 reviews, so its score carries less weight than the leaders'.

How the algorithm scored this19 businesses ranked

Share on WhatsApp

As of September 2026, Ranked lists 19 bookshops in Enugu, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology

Ranked: 19
Reviews analyzed: 686
Photos verified: 15
Last refresh: 1d ago

How to choose safely

What to check before choosing bookshops in Enugu

Rankings are a starting point. For this category, these are the checks that most often separate a useful recommendation from a risky one.

Confirm details
Call or WhatsApp before visiting to verify hours, address, pricing, and availability.
Use recent signals
Recent reviews, fresh photos, and active contact channels are stronger trust signals than old star ratings.
Report problems
If the listing is wrong, closed, unsafe, or duplicated, use the report link so Ranked can review it.

Sort byMin rating19 results

Editor's Selection#1 in the city
1
Zijag Educational Hub
74.3/ 100
4.94.9 out of 5 stars120 reviews
Local Government, 210 Garden City Layout, Road, off Enugu East, Abakpa Nike 400103, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗Website ↗
Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating94
Review volume69
Review recency53
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Emmanuel O. ★★★★★ : I’m highly impressed with the service from zijag Educational Hub. Their customer response was swift and professional, and I received my books within 24 hours of order. The entire process was smooth and stress-free. Truly top-notch service! Keep up the great work. I highly recommend them for all your educational books especially for children.
Chisom N. ★★★★★ : Visiting zijaG shop was fun experience, the management were welcoming 🥰 I love what I got from their shop❤️ and they are quite affordable, no scam zone! Definitely going back!! Thank you for today, I appreciate you ma’am
2
DainzBooks
71.6/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars62 reviews
Shop 20, Tauba plaza, by Awkuzu street, Robinson St, Uwani, Enugu 400009, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗Website ↗
Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume60
Review recency53
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Ndubuisi O. ★★★★★ : It was a beautiful experience, I even got a pen as a gift after purchase 😉 I love those guys
Nnaji S. ★★★★★ : 100/10🔥🔥 This is the best bookshop I've ever been to
3
University Of Nigeria Nsukka Bookshop
66.4/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars427 reviews
VC74+4PQ, Ihe Nsukka, Nsukka 410105, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume88
Review recency57
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Nonso ★★★★★ : They sell all the required books in the university
Christabel A. ★★★★★ : It's a good bookstore offering varieties from book to stationary
4
Books Sweet Books Ventures
64.0/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars5 reviews
Lugard Cres, GRA, Enugu 400102, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume26
Review recency76
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
rosemary S. ★★★★★ : I am pleased with the wide variety of books available. Ordering from Books Sweet Books Ventures was simple, delivery was seamless, and customer service was excellent. I am always satisfied with my order. The children are always excited to read the books especially the "MMA collection".
Lizzy O. ★★★★★ : Thank you so much ma'am, since I took delivery of the books, my children have been taking turns to read them and the activities there have kept them busy. We are anxiously waiting for the next one 😂😂
5
St Paul's Book Center
58.6/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars24 reviews
Holy Ghost Cathedral, Achara, Enugu 400102, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗Website ↗
Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume47
Review recency6
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Simon C. ★★★★★ : Saint Paul's bookshop is one of, if not the best, Catholic bookshop and sacramental stores widely known in different parts of Nigeria. This particular bookshop is located inside the Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu. There are a very wide varieties of books, sacramentals, articles for the celebration of the holy Mass, liturgical books, spiritual items, liturgical vestments, crucifixes of varied kinds and sizes, sets of different designs of the 14 stations, monstrances, tabanacle,s, lecterns, marble altars and ambos, and so on. It is a big bookshop and well ordered. The customer service is commendable and parking space isn't a problem.
bernard E. ★★★★★ : St. Paul's book center, a very nice place to get your holy books, sacramentals, bible. Rosary, crucifix of various sizes, stickers, finger rosary, children story books, mass equipment and regalia. "The Choice Flame" news paper also available here...etc Good car packing space, beautiful and topnotch landscape scenery, friendly workers. The outside has a sit out under a shade. CCTV mounted for security checks, the entrance/exit door is automated, all valid payment methods are available too. Should in case you need any of your purchased items to be blessed they are also readily available priest to do justice to that. So feel free to visit here from Monday to Friday, and on Saturday is half day. Thank you.
6
Winny M Bookshops Nig.
52.2/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars5 reviews
Ind. Layout, C4 Presidential Rd, Ogui, Enugu 400102, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume26
Review recency75
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Ogoo C. ★★★★★ : The place is managed by a really nice older man. I'll definitely recommend, they have good books 👍🏾 I also love how they have a lot of brown paper books 😊
Chinwe ★★★★★ : I was able to get 'The Joy Luck Club' by Amy Tan. Anyway, reading culture is dead. That's why books grow old in shops
7
Scripture Union (Nig), Asata Zonal Office
50.8/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
54 Chime Ave, New Haven, Enugu 400102, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency19
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
MERIT N. ★★★★★ : This is a great help for me this year at getting my daily guide for the 2025.
Onyedika J. ★★★★★ : Quality devotional manuals, like daily guide, daily power, daily milk, and some other christian books, and their bookshop seems to be the best place to get them at fair price. Easy to locate and highly accessible, with fair parking space.
8
Moshia Bookshop & Sacramental
50.3/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
91 Abakpa Nike Rd, Abakpa, Enugu 400103, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency0
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
9
Igwebe International Bookshop Limited
50.1/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
71 Zik Ave, Achara, Enugu 400102, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency24
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
10
Playhouse Stores
49.8/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars6 reviews
88/4 Presidential Rd, Independence Layout, Enugu 400102, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume28
Review recency24
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
carl S. ★★★★★ : It is very exciting for children they give quite amazing toys ,book and more.
Enebechi, C. ★★★★★ : You can get items for children there and they are well stocked. Varieties of toys, educational materials, books, bicycles, guitars e.t.c
11
Acena Book Centre
48.4/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
4 Rangers Avenue NUJ Press Centre Opp. AP Filling Station, Independence Layout, Independence Layout, Enugu, Enugu, Independence Layout, Enugu 400102, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Okonkwo O. ★★★★★ : À shop for all kinds of books for 5he young and old.
12
UKPAKA BOOKSTORES LIMITED
47.6/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars2 reviews
Ogbete, Enugu 400102, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume16
Review recency41
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Emmanuella C. ★★★★★ : Gives the best quality books and it was a nice expericene at your bookshop
Anyigor N. ★★★★★ : The have quality and relatively cheap books
13
Cypochuks Christian Bookshop
46.7/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars6 reviews
168 Agbani Rd, Achara, Enugu 400107, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume28
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
EMMANUEL S. ★★★★★ : You can get good Christian books here
14
Jimbless Bookshop
45.9/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars2 reviews
33 Ogui Rd, Achara, Enugu 400102, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume16
Review recency2
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
15
Bevic Book Shop
43.6/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars2 reviews
186 Ogui Rd, Achara, Enugu 400102, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume16
Review recency10
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Chime S. ★★★★★ : Nice bookshop and also sells toys
16
Capuchin Sacramentals and Bookshop
40.6/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars7 reviews
32/24 The Ridgeway, GRA, Enugu 400102, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume30
Review recency6
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Emmanuel N. ★★★★★ : Nice place to buy your sacramentals
Valeb O. ★★★★★ : They are good in what they do 👍
17
ENUGU BOOK MARKET
40.0/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars11 reviews
45 Okpara Ave, GRA, Enugu 400001, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume36
Review recency1
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Mobike O. ★★★★★ : Do not, I repeat do not The book store is no longer functional Its was Initially located in one of the most rural environments Do not go there,you can't even get a cab,or tricycle,that would go inside
Dieudonne E. ★★★★★ : You can get books from world renowed authors there.
18
CHALLENGE BOOK SHOP
38.5/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
CFJV+J97, Nwoga St, Achara, Enugu 400105, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #18? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume10
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Onyinye O. ★★★★★ : It's a nice bookshop. They have a wide variety of books based on spirituality/Christianity, relationships, business, management, finance, Bible's and study Bibles. They also sell stationery. Their prices are relatively fair They also sell things for children
19
Igwegbe Intl. Bookshop. Enugu
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
127 Zik Ave, Uwani, Enugu 400105, Enugu, Nigeria
Directions ↗
Why ranked #19? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.

What the data shows for bookshops in Enugu

Counted from every bookshops ranked in Enugu, Enugu State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 19
With 5+ reviews: 10
Rated 4.5 or higher: 10
Median reviews: 5
Phone listed: 15 of 19
Opening hours listed: 15 of 19

10 of the 19 bookshops ranked in Enugu have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 686 reviews.

Of the 19, 10 score 4.5 or higher, 4 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 4 are below 4.0 and 1 has no rating yet.

The median bookshops here has 5 reviews.

University Of Nigeria Nsukka Bookshop has the most, 427 at 3.9, followed by Zijag Educational Hub (120) and DainzBooks (62).

15 list a phone number, 3 a website and 15 opening hours; 15 have a photo on file.

Across the 19 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes bookshops, the median city lists 18; Enugu has 19, more than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from May 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

Which bookshop in Enugu has the highest rating?

Zijag Educational Hub leads with a 4.9-star rating based on 119 reviews. Books Sweet Books Ventures shows 5 stars, but that comes from only 5 reviews, so it is not as reliable an indicator.

How many bookshops are listed for Enugu?

we list 19 bookshops in Enugu, Enugu State. The list includes Zijag Educational Hub, DainzBooks, University of Nigeria Nsukka Bookshop, Books Sweet Books Ventures, and St Paul's Book Center, among others.

Why does the University of Nigeria Nsukka Bookshop have a lower rating despite many reviews?

It has 427 reviews, the most of any bookshop on this page, but its average rating is 3.9 stars. That reflects a broader base of customer opinions, which can pull the score lower than shops with fewer reviews.

How should I interpret a 5-star rating from only 5 reviews?

Books Sweet Books Ventures has a 5.0 rating, but it is based on just 5 reviews. That is a small sample, so the score may not represent the typical experience. The ratings from Zijag Educational Hub and DainzBooks are backed by more reviews.

How is this list of bookshops ordered?

The order is based on a combination of factors, including the average Google rating and the number of reviews each shop has received. Shops with more reviews and higher ratings tend to appear higher, but the list is not a simple ranking by score alone.

Bookshops elsewhere

For business owners

Own or manage a bookshops in Enugu?

Get a Featured placement: a clear "Featured" label plus an enhanced profile. We never sell rank order; featuring is a label only, and your position in the ranking doesn't change.

Get featured →

What to check before choosing bookshops in Enugu

Confirm details

Use recent signals

Report problems

Recent reviews

Recent reviews

Recent reviews

Recent reviews

Recent reviews

Recent reviews

Recent reviews

Recent reviews

Recent reviews

Recent reviews

Recent reviews

Recent reviews

Recent reviews

Recent reviews

Recent reviews

What the data shows for bookshops in Enugu

Frequently asked questions

More in Enugu

Bookshops elsewhere

Own or manage a bookshops in Enugu?