Gigalayer

GigaLayer is a web hosting and domain registration service for individuals and businesses building websites for sub-Saharan African markets, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and South Africa.

Key capabilities include:

• Shared web hosting with cPanel, designed for simple, point-and-click site administration for users with or without prior experience.
• Plan-based resources across shared hosting tiers, including SSD storage (2GB to 25GB), bandwidth (20GB/month to 200GB/month), email accounts (10 to unlimited), and MySQL databases (5 to unlimited).
• Domain registration and management tools for international extensions and African TLDs such as .ng, .ke, .gh, and .za, plus a wider catalogue of domain extensions.
• Add-on business tools, including OX Cloud Mail, Google Workspace, and a website builder with drag-and-drop editing and 200+ templates (with hosting included).

Available on Web.

It targets B2C and B2B users such as freelancers, startups, and small businesses that need hosting, email, and domain management for Africa-focused websites, with a strong emphasis on Nigeria.

Notable in the market for its long-running presence (founded in 2007), sub-Saharan Africa coverage, and published service metrics such as 24/7 support and a stated uptime figure on its site.