Pexels
Free stock photos and videos for commercial use
Pexels is a free stock photo and video library with over 3 million high-quality assets. Completely free for commercial use with no attribution required. Strong collection of African people and African contexts — important for brands targeting local audiences. Videos included at no cost.
Best for
Use when
You need high-quality images for your website, social media, or marketing materials without paying for a subscription.
Skip when
You need highly specific African cultural imagery that generic stock sites don't capture. In that case, commission local photographers.
Pexels has one of the better African-context photo libraries among free stock sites. Search for 'Africa', 'Lagos', 'Nairobi', or specific contexts for relevant imagery.
Alternatives
Unsplash, StockSnap, Pixabay