Effective navigation in digital environments depends on a complex interplay between general cognitive abilities and domain-specific skills. This study tests the hypothesis that navigation efficiency is more strongly linked to domain-specific digital literacy than to general cognitive abilities, particularly working memory. 40 participants (16 men, 24 women; M = 24.85 years) were assessed for digital literacy and working memory. Their navigation models were determined based on oculomotor behavior. The results reveal that individuals with well-developed domain-specific digital literacy skills demonstrated greater efficiency in solving navigation tasks. Conversely, participants with high working memory capacity only employed less advanced navigation strategies and required more time to complete the tasks (p < 0.01). For individuals with lower domain-specific skills (p < 0.05), compensatory cognitive mechanisms appeared to enhance general cognitive abilities, particularly working memory. These findings highlight the growing importance of digital literacy for effective problem-solving in digital environments.