Valentine’s Day is almost here, and finding the perfect gift for your lover can feel like a Herculean task. But don’t worry—if you’re in Nigeria, we’ve got you covered with a variety of unique and budget-friendly options that can make your loved one feel special. Whether you’re shopping for him or her or your friends and family, these Valentine’s Day gift ideas will help you pick something meaningful.
Valentine gift ideas for your wife
Spa day
Pamper her with a relaxing day at a Lagos spa for a facial or a massage. It shows how much you’re invested in her soft life mantra.
Average spend: ₦20,000 – ₦200,000
Customized jewellery
Gift your wife a unique piece of jewellery, and she’ll know you rate her that much. Go the extra mile by personalising it with her initials or a romantic symbol of your love.
Average spend: ₦20,000 – ₦200,000
Work bag
A sleek leather bag will have her looking stylish while keeping her essentials organised.
Average spend: ₦10,000 – ₦20,000
Fitness gear
Encourage your wife to stick to her New Year’s fitness goals by gifting her gym clothes and accessories.
Average spend: ₦10,000 – ₦30,000
Scented candle
A sweet-smelling candle sets the mood and makes her space more relaxing. Go the extra mile by purchasing a custom scent made just for her.
Average spend: ₦7,000 – ₦20,000
Valentine gift ideas for your husband
Customised native wear
Everyone loves a man in trad. Add to his collection of well tailored fits with something from a reputable Nigerian designer. Make sure you choose his favourite colours or one that matches his aesthetic.
Average Spend: ₦40,000 – ₦200,000
Engraved leather wallet
If your babe doesn’t joke with his coins, get him a customised wallet with his initials engraved on it. You could even throw in your initials, too, if you’re spicy like that.
Average spend: ₦20,000 – ₦40,000
Tech him up
Has he been eyeing a new tech gadget? Help make his dreams come true by placing an order on his behalf. Options like wireless earbuds, a power bank, or even a smartwatch are practical yet thoughtful gifts.
Average Spend: ₦20,000 – ₦1,000,000
Shoes
There’s no separating a Nigerian man and his collection of designer shoes. If you can’t decide what to buy, trust us when we say you can hardly go wrong with a shoe gift.
Average spend: ₦30,000 – ₦80,000
Shirts
Yes, we know men have limited options when it comes to shirts. But you know what you can do? Find something that makes him stand out from the clutter. He shouldn’t be another regular Joe whenever he steps out.
Average spend: ₦10,000 – ₦30,000
Valentine gift ideas for men
Gaming accessories
The PS5 might be too much of a splurge for you, but you can get him a new game to play or unique skins for his gaming pads.
Average spend: ₦50,000 – ₦70,000
Cologne
Have you ever met a man who doesn’t like to smell good? Exactly. Chances of your dad, brother or male bestie saying “no” to a cologne gift are almost nonexistent. Just make sure you pick out something that fits their vibe.
Average spend: ₦10,000 – ₦40,000
Car accessories
Car scents, a spare tier, a toolbox set—anything that makes his driving experience a little better—are all good options. Just make sure you link up with his mechanic before you make that purchase.
Average spend: ₦10,000 – ₦20,000
Wristwatch
It’s okay if you can’t afford the latest Rolex or Hublot piece. Just make sure you pick out something that doesn’t look extremely cheap and tacky.
Average spend: ₦20,000 – ₦50,000
Smart home gadgets
Alexa play ‘Upgrade U” by Beyonce. Gift your man a smart home device like an Alexa or Google Home pod to make him feel like a modern day Tony Stark.
Average Spend: ₦60,000 – ₦200,000
Valentine gift ideas for women
Office dresses
There are myriad Nigerian fashion designers with accessible price points and gorgeous clothes to buy for the love of your life. Buy a dress or two, and watch make her eyes light up.
Average spend: ₦10,000 – ₦60,000
Skincare products
You can’t go wrong with buying skincare for a woman. You can pick up some sunscreen, eye cream or even a product you know she’s been eyeing for a while.
Average spend: ₦10,000- ₦30,000
Cookware set
If she loves to cook, gift her a new cookware set to make her cooking experience more enjoyable. A high-quality, non-stick pot or pan is a great place to start.
Average spend: ₦10,000 – ₦200,000
Sunglasses
Her future is looking so bright you bought her sunglasses, there’s no way this gift can go wrong.
Average spend: ₦2,000 – ₦20,000
Plateware
Help her make her house a home by buying her plates, cups and more as a Valentine’s day gift. They are practical and can improve the quality of her day-to-day living.
Average spend: ₦54,000 – ₦160,000
Valentine gift ideas for your friends
Team jersey
If your man is into sports, get him a jersey or a team jacket from his favourite team.
Average spend: ₦20,000 – ₦90,000
An art gallery experience
Take your friend to see some amazing art pieces at an art gallery. You can bond over your opinions about the art you see especially.
Average spend: ₦10,000 – ₦20,000
A bottle of wine
Gift your amigo a bottle of wine to celebrate Valentine’s. You also don’t have to pick up an alcoholic bottle if they don’t indulge, there are wonderful non-alcoholic options at any supermarket near you.
Average spend: ₦8,000 – ₦20,000
Vinyl
Have friends who collect vinyls? Get them a record of their favourite artist’s album.
Average spend: ₦2,000 – ₦20,000
Lunch date
You can take your friend out to grab lunch for Valentine’s. Sure the holiday is supposed to be for the romantics but platonic love can also be celebrated by spending time with each other.
Average spend: ₦20,000 – ₦60,000
