PayPal Is Finally Back in Nigeria and Here Is What the Paga Partnership Really Means
For nearly twenty years, PayPal users in Nigeria lived with a major limitation. While they could send money abroad, receiving international payments was not allowed. This restriction kept many Nigerians on the sidelines of the global digital economy. Freelancers, online business owners, remote workers, and digital creators were among those most affected. Even when they had international clients ready to pay, accessing their earnings through PayPal was either impossible or required unreliable alternatives. Over time, this limitation reduced income opportunities and slowed growth for many Nigerians earning online. In January 2026, that long-standing situation changed. PayPal announced that Nigerians can now receive international payments through a partnership with Nigerian fintech company Paga. Through this arrangement, users are able to receive funds, convert them to naira, and withdraw locally. This marks the first time in almost two decades that inbound PayPal payments have been made ...