Inside Nigeria’s Thriving Underground Market for Stolen and Refurbished iPhones
August 24, 2025 — Nigeria’s bustling technology market has increasingly become a hub for the trade in stolen and refurbished iPhones, with demand for cheaper alternatives driving a shadow economy that thrives in major cities across the country. From popular hubs like Lagos’ Computer Village to informal roadside stalls, dealers openly advertise “London-used” and “refurbished”