Speak Yorùbá, Igbo & Hausa like a Naija legend.
Bite-sized flashcards, fun quizzes, daily streaks and badges. Join thousands of learners worldwide mastering Nigeria's three biggest languages — free to start.
Six ways to play
From flashcards to endless survival
Start free with Learn, Quiz and Word Match. Unlock Battles, Word Builder and Survival Streak with Pro — $5.99/month or $47.99/year, 7-day free trial.
Learn
FreeBrowse Yorùbá, Igbo & Hausa vocabulary by category and level. Tap to reveal — every new word counts toward your Learn score.
Open LearnQuiz
Free10-question multiple-choice rounds. 15 pts per correct answer, +30 perfect bonus. Build your accuracy and unlock badges.
Open QuizBattles
ProRace the 8s timer against a bot, chain streaks for 3× multipliers, spend Freeze / Skip / Hint power-ups, and climb the ELO ladder.
Open BattlesWord Match
Free5 pairs, race the clock. Speed bonus up to +5, −3 penalty per miss. Beat your best score on every round.
Open Word MatchWord Builder
ProUnscramble jumbled letters to spell each translation. 10 words, 3 lives, speed bonuses, limited hints.
Open Word BuilderSurvival Streak
ProEndless flashcards, 3 lives, the clock shrinks as your streak grows. Combo multipliers stack — climb the per-language leaderboard.
Open Survival StreakThree tongues. One Naija.
Pick a language and dive in
Each course is built from real, everyday Nigerian vocabulary — greetings, food, family, markets, music, and more.
Spoken across Southwest Nigeria, West Africa & beyond
Spoken across Southeast Nigeria and beyond
Spoken across Northern Nigeria, the Sahel & beyond
More African languages coming soon ✨
How it works
Three steps. Zero textbook stress.
1. Pick a language
Choose Yorùbá, Igbo or Hausa and start with greetings & survival phrases.
2. Learn with flashcards & quizzes
Bite-sized lessons grouped by category and difficulty — verbs, food, family, and more.
3. Build streaks & climb the board
Earn XP, unlock badges, and compete on the worldwide leaderboard with other learners.
Who it's for
Built for everyone learning a Nigerian language
Whatever brought you here — family, love, heritage, travel or curiosity — NaijaTongues meets you where you are.
Diaspora parents
Raising kids abroad and want them to grow up speaking Yorùbá, Igbo or Hausa? Short, fun daily lessons the whole family can do together.
Married into a Nigerian family
Surprise your spouse, in-laws and elders with real Yorùbá, Igbo or Hausa — greetings, prayers and the words that matter at weddings and Sunday dinners.
Nigerians learning another Nigerian language
Yorùbá speaker picking up Igbo? Hausa speaker learning Yorùbá? Bridge across Nigeria's languages and connect with friends, colleagues and customers nationwide.
Reconnecting with your roots
Second- or third-generation and never got the chance to learn at home? Start from zero — no judgement, just steady progress toward the language of your heritage.
Travellers & expats
Heading to Nigeria for work, family or fun? Learn the everyday phrases that open doors in markets, taxis, churches, mosques and homes.
Students & culture lovers
Studying African languages, Nollywood, Afrobeats or West African history? Build real fluency alongside your coursework or fandom.
Why NaijaTongues
Built for real learners, by real Nigerians.
Bite-sized lessons
Learn in 5 minutes a day. Categories, levels and progressive difficulty keep momentum high.
Streaks, XP & badges
Daily streaks and unlockable badges make progress feel like a game, not homework.
Global leaderboard
Compare progress with thousands of learners across 60+ countries.
Authentic vocabulary
Real Nigerian words and phrases — not stiff textbook translations.
Made for the diaspora
Reconnect with your roots from anywhere in the world. Mobile-first, works everywhere.
Private & secure
Your account, progress and data are protected with modern auth and encryption.
Simple pricing
Free forever, or go Pro from $5.99
Pro unlocks Battles, Word Builder and Survival Streak. $5.99/month or $47.99/year (save 33%). 7-day free trial — your card isn't charged until the trial ends.
Free
Forever- Learn flashcards
- Quiz mode
- 🃏 Word Match arena
- Streaks & badges
- Global leaderboard
Pro
7-day trial- Everything in Free
- ⚔️ Flashcard Battles + ELO ladder
- 🔤 Word Builder + 💀 Survival Streak
- Power-ups (Freeze, Skip, Hint)
- Cancel anytime
Loved worldwide
Learners across the diaspora
Real reviews from real learners — from Lagos to London, Toronto to Dubai.
"I grew up in the UK and never learnt Igbo properly. NaijaTongues finally clicked for me — I had a full conversation with my grandma last week!"
"The Hausa course is gold. The streaks keep me consistent and the categories cover real, everyday vocabulary. Highly recommend."
"Finally a Yorùbá app that doesn't feel like a textbook. Five minutes a day and I'm actually retaining words."
"Beautiful design, real vocabulary, and the leaderboard makes it addictive. My kids are learning with me now."
"I started for fun and ended up on a 60-day streak. The badges system is genius."
"Even as a Nigerian, I'm picking up Hausa for the first time. Made by people who actually know our culture."
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is NaijaTongues really free?+
Yes. You can sign up and start learning Yorùbá, Igbo and Hausa for free, with quizzes, streaks and badges.
Which languages can I learn?+
Today: Yorùbá, Igbo and Hausa — Nigeria's three biggest languages. More African languages are coming.
Do I need any prior knowledge?+
Not at all. We start from greetings and survival phrases and build up gradually.
Will it work on my phone?+
Yes. NaijaTongues is mobile-first and works in any modern browser.
How is my data protected?+
Accounts use secure authentication and we never sell your data. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Your turn
Speak the languages of home — wherever you are.
Join thousands of learners across the globe. Free to start, no credit card needed.