OLX API
eCommerce
OLX is a global classifieds marketplace platform. ng in 2018 — OLX no longer operates independently in Nigeria.
Best For
Classifieds integration, ad management, marketplace tools
Pricing
OLX Nigeria was sold to Jiji.ng in 2018. For Nigerian classifieds integration, use Jiji.ng API instead. The global OLX API serves their active markets (Poland, India, Pakistan, South Africa, etc.) — not Nigeria. ng_support set to false accordingly.
Features Included
Key Highlights
- Classifieds ad management: post, update, and delete listings on OLX marketplaces in supported countries
- User communication: manage messages between buyers and sellers via the OLX messaging API
- Category and attribute API: fetch OLX category tree and required listing attributes for different product types
- IMPORTANT: OLX Nigeria was acquired by Jiji.ng in 2018 — OLX no longer operates as a separate platform in Nigeria
- Active OLX markets include Poland, India, Pakistan, Portugal, and South Africa — not Nigeria
Required Access Documents
- Developer AccountRequiredRegister on the OLX developer portal to get API credentials.
- API CredentialsRequiredObtain your API key or token from the developer dashboard to authenticate API requests.
Use Cases
- Monitoring Nigerian Classified Listings:Use OLX's limited partner-access capabilities to monitor public classified ad categories in OLX Nigeria, tracking vehicle prices, electronics listings, and property asking prices for market research purposes.
- Competitive Market Research:Analyze pricing trends on OLX Nigeria across categories like phones, cars, and home appliances to help Nigerian retailers and traders understand market rates for second-hand goods.
- Ad Performance Tracking for OLX Business Advertisers:Nigerian businesses that run paid classified listings on OLX can use the advertiser API to track ad performance metrics, manage multiple listings, and optimize their paid visibility on the platform.