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Best Bookshops in Lagos — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best bookshops in Lagos? We've ranked the top 20 bookshops in Lagos, Lagos State, based on Google ratings, customer reviews, photos, profile completeness, and our proprietary ranking algorithm.

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    1
    Vog and Wod Books & Gifts Shop Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos — photo

    Vog and Wod Books & Gifts Shop Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos

    78.7/ 100
    4.94.9 out of 5 stars691 reviews

    Monan shoes complex, Not Pentagon Plaza, 13 Opebi Rd, opposite Gt Bank, Allen, Ikeja 101233, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating94
    • Review volume95
    • Review recency74
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Ebunoluwa K. ★★★★★ Vog and wod bookstore is an amazing one. I got the books I wanted and I also saw other inspiring books. All Gen-z should get a book from them.
    • Ebunoluwa A. ★★★★★ They've got really beautiful and educating materials, at friendly prices. Great customer service too! I'll definitely come visiting again.
  • 2
    OUIDA — photo

    OUIDA

    75.4/ 100
    4.64.6 out of 5 stars249 reviews

    34 Ajanaku St, off Salvation Road, Opebi, Ikeja 100281, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Combines a bookstore, coworking space, and Nigerian street food restaurant.

    • bookstore
    • coworking space
    • nigerian street food
    • serene environment
    • good wifi
    • events
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating90
    • Review volume80
    • Review recency51
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment93
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • MacBobby C. ★★★★ Went to Ouida to work and buy books 2 days ago. For the book store, You’ll find mostly Nigerian books by new authors here. You’ll scarcely find foreign books and self helps. I learned that they help shortlist and publish for upcoming authors. So if you need help getting published; they have a publishing house. For the working space, you get Starlink and limited sitting area. You also get to meet approachable people too. For the restaurant, you get cheaper meals that are very delicious. The fried plantain and egg bangs, the pepper soup is very tasty. For the ambience, the attached pictures says everything.
    • Angela ★★★★★ This is a beautiful bookstore with a workspace where you can have virtual calls, team meetings or just work outside your home for the day. They have various food options to choose from. I had their rice, Peopersoup, zobo and puff puff. Everything tasted great. The workspace comes with access to their WiFi. The environment is clean and serene. Service is excellent. It’s also well minted so everywhere looks good.
  • 3
    BADE BOOKS — photo

    BADE BOOKS

    75.3/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars181 reviews

    12 Matthew Street, Road, off Ojuelegba, Yaba, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume75
    • Review recency79
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • adeoti A. ★★★★★ Very Impressive Shopping Experience on their website. I will always recommend BADE BOOKS.
    • Cole J. ★★★★★ Easy Communication and Very prompt service. Will definitely make more orders in the future
  • 4
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    Laterna Ventures Ltd

    74.3/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars1.5k reviews

    Plot 1611 Adeola Hopewell St, Victoria Island, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency54
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Ola D. ★★★★ # Lanterna Book Shop's New Chapter in Victoria Island I've long been a fan of Lanterna Book Shop, and I was excited to visit their new spot at Adeola Hopewell in Victoria Island after their move from Oko Awo VI. To help others find it, I snapped pics of the new building and its opposite as landmarks and took a short interior video. The new building has an inviting facade that fits well with the area. It's more accessible and visible, a smart move to draw more customers. Inside, the familiar smell of books greeted me. The layout is well - organized with neatly arranged shelves by genre. There are cozy seating areas and perfect lighting, making it a great place to browse. The book selection remains diverse, with best - sellers, classics, and hard - to - find titles. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to assist and offer recommendations. Lanterna's move is a definite upgrade. It provides a better shopping experience in terms of location, layout, and ambiance. If you're in the area, don't miss this book lover's haven. Olapade (aka Paskid Dartizit)
    • OLUWAFEMI O. ★★★★★ Excellent Customer service at the best book shop in Lagos 💯🤝 Well-organised book shop. Love it 😍🥰🤩😁😁 I recommend that you visit the book shop for all the books you need
  • 5
    RovingHeights Surulere — photo

    RovingHeights Surulere

    74.1/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars454 reviews

    28 Ogunlana Dr, Surulere, Lagos 100001, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume89
    • Review recency66
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Ackin O. ★★★★★ Rovingheights Surulere will be hard to miss on the Ogunlana drive road. It is located just by the roadside and it is quite the place with a large catalogue of books you might be interested in purchasing. The staff are friendly and helpful. There's a parking space just outside the store.
    • Afolabi Z. ★★★★★ It’s a nice bookstore, the staff were helpful. However, they don’t have most of the books we wanted and there was no packing space
  • 6
    Bible Wonderland Headquarters — photo

    Bible Wonderland Headquarters

    73.4/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars614 reviews

    14 Funsho Williams Ave, Alaka, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume93
    • Review recency79
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • James N. ★★★★★ Alot of great books to buy and read.
    • Modupeola F. ★★★★ Very impressive from scriptural items to books, edibles,anointing oil etc prices are quiet affordable. Will visit this store again.
  • 7
    Rovingheights Bookstore Landmark Centre — photo

    Rovingheights Bookstore Landmark Centre

    70.0/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars98 reviews

    Landmark Centre, Plot 2 & 3 Water Corporation Dr, Oniru, Victoria Island 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume67
    • Review recency79
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Oritsela ★★★★★ Truly my happy place! Once I land, I make a beeline for my favourite bookstore. A joy for the senses of any avid reader.
    • Kingsley U. ★★★★ Roving Heights is more than just a bookstore; it's a vital hub for readers and writers, particularly within the African literary scene. It offers a well-curated selection of titles, balancing contemporary bestsellers with a strong focus on African literature, which can often be hard to find elsewhere. What truly sets Roving Heights apart is its commitment to the reading community. The bookstore's online presence, especially its blog, features insightful reviews beyond simple summaries. They dive into the heart of the books, discussing themes, characters, and the cultural relevance of the stories. This isn't just a place to buy books; it's a place to discover them and engage with the ideas they contain. The prompt and efficient service, whether ordering online or visiting a physical location, adds to the overall positive experience. In a world where bookstores can feel a bit impersonal, Roving Heights stands out for its passion for storytelling and its dedication to fostering a love for literature.
  • 8
    Bookshop House — photo

    Bookshop House

    69.3/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars3.9k reviews

    7th floor, 50/52, Marina Rd, Lagos Island, Lagos 102273, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency78
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Richard I. ★★★★★ Every time i go there and i use the lift, i get really scared cos of how old the building is and how old the lift is
    • Nelson P. ★★★★ This building looks old like others around the CMS area but what stands out is the statue of Herbert Macaulay right in front
  • 9
    Unilag Bookshop — photo

    Unilag Bookshop

    68.6/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars1.2k reviews

    Bookshop building, university of lagos main campus, Akoka Rd, Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency71
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Emmanuel O. ★★★★★ The bookshop is okay. It's clean and smells okay. Although, I haven't been there more than once. The staffs are nice and friendly.
    • Ayodeji A. ★★★★ Place to get a diverse range of academic books as well as stationery.
  • 10
    PAGE Book Connoisseurs — photo

    PAGE Book Connoisseurs

    66.3/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars55 reviews

    Canal Estate, 9 Oluwole Cl, Oshodi-Isolo, Okota 102102, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume58
    • Review recency63
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • maryam S. ★★★★★ I ordered from the website and I found most of the books I was looking for and the prices seemed decent. Paid for delivery and they said it’d take 24 hours to ship but it was shipped 2.5 hours after I placed the order. The delivery person kept calling me and keeping me updated up until the point of delivery. And right as they delivered my order, I got 2 separate calls to confirm that I got my order and that it was complete with no complaints and they said call back at anytime if I had any. 10/10 customer service.
  • 11
    A.I.C BOOKSHOP [ MAAYZZEY ENTERPRISE] — photo

    A.I.C BOOKSHOP [ MAAYZZEY ENTERPRISE]

    64.6/ 100
    4.84.8 out of 5 stars34 reviews

    22 Road, A1 Cl, opposite Ardon Pharmacy, Festac Town, Lagos 102102, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating93
    • Review volume51
    • Review recency67
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Ikeh J. ★★★★★ Great place for quality and affordable books ,I’ll recommend
    • Islamiyyah A. ★★★★★ Great place,I’ll recommend great books and good discounts
  • 12
    Book Nook Ltd — photo

    Book Nook Ltd

    64.0/ 100
    4.64.6 out of 5 stars25 reviews

    Gateview Plaza, Block 31 Plot, Lekki 1 Lagos NG, 11 Admiralty Wy, Eti-Osa, Lekki 106104, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating90
    • Review volume47
    • Review recency51
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Sarah G. ★★★★ Directed by google map, I walked in to get a gift for my teenage inlaw. Books we asked for were out of stock so we picked randomly & she loved it. Second visit, most of the books I asked for were 'out of stock'. It's such a cozy store however. Especially that sitting corner. Next time I visit, I'll sit and read a book there
    • OTega F. ★★★★★ I was here for a Book Launch - for Stella Damasus. I loved every bit of the place especially the fact that there were hard cover books. People hardly read these days.... Especially from Hard Covers. I picked up 2 books though. Though I can't remember the names.... I'm sure I read them cover to cover. Thanks BN.
  • 13
    Patabah Books Limited — photo

    Patabah Books Limited

    63.9/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars50 reviews

    B18 Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall, Adeniran Ogunsanya St, Surulere, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #13? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume57
    • Review recency39
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Always G. ★★★★★ Yet to visit d bookshop, but was attended to nicely on d phone, definitely will find d time to visit d book shop and buy my novels.
  • 14
    The Paperback Plug Bookstore — photo

    The Paperback Plug Bookstore

    60.5/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars18 reviews

    32 Oyedele Ogunniyi St, Anthony, Ikeja 100232, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #14? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume43
    • Review recency15
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Anyanwu P. ★★★★★ The Paperback Plug Stationery & Bookstore is one of the best book plugs out there. Excellent customer service. If you are in search of rare books - Paperback Plug has to be the place.
  • 15
    Jasper Books Nigeria Limited — photo

    Jasper Books Nigeria Limited

    59.3/ 100
    4.84.8 out of 5 stars14 reviews

    50 Ojuelegba Rd, opposite FCMB Bank, Surulere, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #15? ▾
    • Google rating93
    • Review volume39
    • Review recency46
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Odesola E. ★★★★★ I have bought books from different stores in Nigeria, but Jasper Books Nigeria Limited stands out. They are reliable, affordable, and most importantly, trustworthy. I feel confident buying from them, knowing I will always get quality service and genuine books.
    • Raheem R. ★★★★★ Shopping at Jasper Books was such a refreshing experience. They had titles I couldn’t find anywhere else, and the staff went out of their way to assist me. It’s rare to see a bookstore in Nigeria that truly cares about customer satisfaction, and Jasper Books nailed it.
  • 16
    The Reading Corner — photo

    The Reading Corner

    58.8/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars68 reviews

    11 Bayo Kuku Rd, Ikoyi, Lagos 100001, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #16? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume61
    • Review recency16
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • M R. ★★★★★ A well curated collection of books for children and young adults. They have now moved to 11b Bayo Kuku, the next door compound. A better location because when you go through the gate, the bookstore is right in front of you. It occupies the ground floor of a house.
  • 17
    Chelis Bookazine Limited — photo

    Chelis Bookazine Limited

    57.6/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars88 reviews

    Bode Thomas, Plot 12 Johnson St, Iganmu, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #17? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume65
    • Review recency6
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 18
    Book Fever Bookstores — photo

    Book Fever Bookstores

    55.5/ 100
    4.74.7 out of 5 stars24 reviews

    2 Alh. Masha Rd, Ikate, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #18? ▾
    • Google rating92
    • Review volume47
    • Review recency5
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 19
    Bricam Bookstore Lekki Phase 1 Lagos Nigeria — photo

    Bricam Bookstore Lekki Phase 1 Lagos Nigeria

    55.2/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars116 reviews

    15 Ladipo Omotesho Cole St, Lekki Phase I, Lagos 106104, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #19? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume69
    • Review recency17
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Amie A. ★★★★ World have given a zero star rating if possible. How can you chat them for information, they keep coming online but never respond to your message nor acknowledge it. Totally disappointing and I think I’m seeing reasons even before going there to agree with those that have given negative reviews. They should close down if they are not ready to do business.

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated bookshops in Lagos?

Vog and Wod Books & Gifts Shop Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos is currently ranked #1 with 4.9 stars from 691 Google reviews.

How many bookshops are in Lagos?

We currently track 20 bookshops in Lagos, Lagos State.

How are these bookshops ranked?

Our composite score combines Google rating (40%), review volume (25%), review recency (15%), profile completeness (10%), verification (5%), and paid placement (5%).

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