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The study evaluated Public Perception of the credibility of select online newspapers among residents of Abuja and Lagos. The study was anchored on perception and media richness theories. A survey research method was also employed for which questionnaire was used to gather data from respondents. A total of 400 copies of the questionnaire were administered and 372 copies were presented and analysed using the frequency percentage tables. The findings of the study revealed that factors that enhance public perception of select online newspapers credibility among residents of Abuja and Lagos are their established reputation for professional journalism, editorial standards, transparency in reporting, ease of access to news, multimedia attributes as well as balanced reportage. Further finding showed that residents of Abuja and Lagos have moderate trust in select online newspapers (Daily Trust, Leadership, Punch, and Vanguard). The study concludes that the level of public exposure to select online newspapers among residents of Abuja and Lagos is high.