SportyBet
4.9/5
Our pick
Best app overall
The fastest payout we have timed — 40 seconds from request to OPay (17 June 2026) — in the cleanest, smoothest app on a budget Android phone.
Tested OPay payoutFastest of the five
40 seconds
Android · iOS
Android & iOS · Tested June 2026
Best betting apps in Nigeria
Reviewed by Daniel van de Beek · Lead Reviewer & Founder · Last tested June 2026
The best betting app in Nigeria is the SportyBet app — it pairs the fastest payout we have timed (40 seconds to OPay) with the cleanest, smoothest app on a budget Android phone. Bet9ja is best for NPFL, 1xBet for markets, and Betway for beginners. All five run on Android and iOS, and we ranked them by installing and betting on each one ourselves.
Best app overall
June 2026SportyBet app
- Tested payout
- 40 seconds
- Our app score
- 4.9/5
- Platforms
- Android · iOS
- Min. deposit
- ₦100
Every app, side by side
The five best betting apps, compared.
The payout speed and our app score come from our own hands-on tests on a Xiaomi Redmi 13C over MTN 4G. App-store ratings and download sizes are still being verified at source — we show “Verifying” rather than guess a number.
| App | Our app score | Store rating | Platforms | Tested OPay payout | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SportyBetBest app overall | 4.9/5 | Verifying | Android · iOS | 40 seconds | Get app |
| Bet9jaBest for NPFL & local football | 4.4/5 | Verifying | Android · iOS | 41 seconds | Get app |
| 1xBet NigeriaWidest markets | 4.0/5 | Verifying | Android · iOS | 4 minutes | Get app |
| Betway NigeriaBest for beginners | 4.5/5 | Verifying | Android · iOS | 46 seconds | Get app |
| BetKingLive betting fans who also use physical shops | 4.0/5 | Verifying | Android · iOS | 42 seconds | Get app |
The picks · June 2026
The best betting app for each kind of bettor.
Same five apps, four different needs. Each pick is based on what we found installing and betting on the app ourselves — payout speed, market depth and how it feels on a mid-range phone.
Bet9ja
4.4/5
Our pick
Best for NPFL & local football
Official NPFL betting partner with the deepest local markets and booking codes you can share over WhatsApp. Its OPay payout also landed in 41 seconds in our test.
Tested OPay payout
41 seconds
Android · iOS
1xBet Nigeria
4.0/5
Our pick
Widest markets
The broadest range of markets and the largest headline bonus we tested. A power-user app — more to learn, but the most to bet on.
Tested OPay payout
4 minutes
Android · iOS
Betway Nigeria
4.5/5
Our pick
Best for beginners
The simplest, clearest app of the five with the most achievable wagering — a good first betting app if you want plain terms over the biggest number.
Tested OPay payout
46 seconds
Android · iOS
Download & install
How to install a betting app safely.
On iPhone it is a normal App Store install. On Android it is usually a direct APK from the operator’s own site, because the Google Play Store restricts real-money betting apps in Nigeria. Only ever download from the official source.
On Android (APK)
- 1Open the operator's website in your mobile browser (not the Google Play Store — real-money betting apps are restricted there in Nigeria).
- 2Tap the “Download for Android / Get the APK” link on their site.
- 3When your phone warns about “unknown sources”, allow the install for your browser only, then open the downloaded APK.
- 4Sign in or register, verify your details (KYC), and add a deposit method such as OPay.
On iPhone (iOS)
- 1Open the Apple App Store and search the operator's exact name.
- 2Confirm the developer matches the operator before installing — avoid copycats.
- 3Install, sign in or register, and complete identity verification (KYC).
- 4Add a payment method and you are ready to bet.
Tip: bookmark the operator’s official site so you always re-download from the same place. Fake “betting app” APKs that ask for your bank PIN are the most common scam — see our betting scams guide.
What we judge
The app features that actually matter in Nigeria.
Live & in-play betting
All five apps support in-play betting; on a budget phone the lighter apps refresh live odds with less lag. We bet in-play during testing, not just pre-match.
Data usage on 3G/4G
We test on a Xiaomi Redmi 13C over MTN 4G. Per-app data-usage figures are being measured and will be published here — we will not guess a number.
Speed & stability
How fast the app opens, loads a coupon and confirms a bet on a mid-range phone. SportyBet was the snappiest in our June 2026 round.
Cash-out & OPay payouts
The feature that actually matters after you win: getting money out fast. Every app here was timed paying a real withdrawal to an OPay wallet.
How we test apps
We install, deposit and withdraw on every app.
Every app score here comes from real use on a Xiaomi Redmi 13C over MTN 4G — we install it, deposit our own naira, place a real bet and time the withdrawal to an OPay wallet. App-store ratings and exact data usage are being verified before we publish them, so the figures you see are the ones we have tested ourselves.
Read exactly how we test →Tested on a real budget phone
Xiaomi Redmi 13C, MTN 4G — not flagship hardware
Real money in and out
We deposit, bet and withdraw our own naira
Timed OPay payouts
Every app's withdrawal is timed to the second
No paid placements
A site cannot pay to rank higher
FAQ
Betting app questions
What is the best betting app in Nigeria?
The SportyBet app is our best overall pick. It pairs the fastest payout we have timed — 40 seconds from request to an OPay wallet on 17 June 2026 — with the cleanest, smoothest experience on a budget Android phone. Bet9ja's app is the strongest for NPFL and local football, 1xBet has the widest markets, and Betway is the easiest for beginners.
Are betting apps available on iPhone (iOS) in Nigeria?
Yes. All five apps we rank — SportyBet, Bet9ja, 1xBet, Betway and BetKing — offer both an iOS app on the Apple App Store and an Android version. Always confirm the developer name matches the operator before installing, to avoid copycat apps.
How do I download a betting app in Nigeria?
On iPhone, install from the Apple App Store. On Android it is usually a direct APK download from the operator's own website, because the Google Play Store restricts real-money betting apps in Nigeria — you allow the install from “unknown sources” for your browser, then open the APK. Only ever download from the operator's official site.
Do betting apps use a lot of data?
A betting app uses very little data for browsing odds and placing bets; live streaming uses far more. We test every app on a standard MTN 4G connection on a budget phone, and we are measuring exact per-app data usage to publish here — we will not quote a figure until it is verified.
Is the SportyBet app safe to use?
Yes, when downloaded from the official source. SportyBet holds a valid NLRC #0001014 + LSLB #0000355 licence, requires identity verification (KYC) before your first withdrawal, and we have withdrawn our own money through it. The main risk is fake copycat apps, so download only from sportybet.com or the official App Store listing.
Which betting app pays out fastest in Nigeria?
In our timed tests the SportyBet app was fastest, paying a ₦500 withdrawal into an OPay wallet in 40 seconds on 17 June 2026. Mobile-money payouts to OPay are almost always faster than bank transfers across every app we tested.
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