PayPal Is Finally Easier to Use in Nigeria — Thanks to Paga
For years, Nigerian freelancers, creators, and online business owners have had the same frustration: getting paid from abroad is easy… accessing the money locally is not.
That gap just got a lot smaller.
In January 2026, Nigerian fintech giant Paga quietly flipped a big switch; live PayPal account linking is now available in Nigeria. And it changes how global money flows into local wallets.
What Actually Changed?
With this new integration, Nigerians can now link their PayPal accounts directly to their Paga wallets.
That means:
- You can receive international PayPal payments
- Withdraw funds directly in Naira
- Spend, transfer, or pay bills inside the Paga app
No workarounds. No third-party middlemen. No waiting weeks to figure out where your money went.
Why This Is a Big Deal
PayPal connects over 400 million users worldwide, but until now, Nigerian users had limited ways to fully plug into that network.
This partnership does two major things at once:
- Brings global earnings home. Money earned abroad can now be used locally without friction.
- Opens Nigerian businesses to the world, merchants can sell to international customers and actually access their funds.
What the Companies Are Saying
Paga’s founder and CEO, Tayo Oviosu, describes the move as making global money usable, not just receivable, especially for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and everyday consumers.
From PayPal’s side, the focus is clear: partnering with local innovators to expand financial inclusion and help more Nigerians confidently participate in the digital economy.
The Takeaway
This isn’t just a feature update, it’s a signal.
Nigeria is no longer on the sidelines of global digital commerce. With Paga and PayPal working together, earning globally and spending locally is finally starting to feel… normal.
And for millions of Nigerians building online businesses, that’s a very big deal.
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