#naija — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 22.6M total posts and 4.5K new posts daily, #naija is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.6K likes and 53 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #naija

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nigeria	22.6M	4.5K	2.6K	100	54
#lagos	26.5M	6.2K	2.9K	100	67
#abuja	17.7M	3.8K	1.5K	100	65
#africa	46.0M	4.5K	4.1K	100	88
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	583	100	27

Related Hashtags to #naija

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#explorepage	654.8M	630.6K	612	100	46
#lekki	7.7M	1.3K	1.1K	100	45
#fashion	1.2B	115.7K	23.3K	100	55
#lagosnigeria	6.6M	1.2K	3.1K	100	68
#naijabrandchick	9.2M	423	1.2K	100	70

Similar Hashtags to #naija

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bellanaijaweddings	11.1M	871	2.4K	100	52
#naijabrandchick	9.2M	423	1.2K	100	70
#bbnaija	5.6M	92	1.2K	94	69
#bellanaija	5.2M	134	927	100	51
#naijaweddings	3.3M	213	1.2K	100	42

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #naija on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #naija has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #naija alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #naija with #explorepage, #lekki, #fashion for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #naija on Instagram?

#naija has 22.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 4.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #naija receives 2.6K likes and 53 comments.

Is #naija a good hashtag to use?

#naija has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 54/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #naija?

The best hashtags to use with #naija include: #explorepage, #lekki, #fashion, #lagosnigeria, #naijabrandchick. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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