No doubt, PayPal is about the most widely used payment method for online transactions — worldwide. But sadly, Nigerians are not allowed to use the service for receiving and withdrawing funds (even though you can still use it for purchases and to transfer funds to other PayPal users.)

This restriction is one of the major worries of Nigerian webmasters and online entrepreneurs. In fact, it is the reason why some Nigerians are yet to start their online businesses.

If you’re finding it hard to receive payment online because Paypal is a no-no for we Nigerians, this post is for you. Here, I’ll be discussing five alternatives to Paypal.

Note that these alternatives may not be perfect replacements for Paypal, but they’ll provide an avenue for you to receive payments from abroad. (Of course, half a loaf is better than no bread.)



Now, let’s look at the alternatives you’ve got.

1. Skrill :

Formerly known as Moneybookers, Skrill is one of the best alternatives to Paypal that are available to Nigerians. The service works just like PayPal, allowing you to send and receive funds. You can also upload funds from your Nigerian bank account and receive funds to it as well.

In fact, if you’re having a hard time converting your Payoneer funds to cool cash (due to the present harsh limitations on online dollar transactions), you can simply upload the funds from your Payoneer card to your Skrill account, and then request payment from Skrill to your local bank account.

Note that you’d be required to verify your account before you can be allowed access to the full features of your Skrill account. Although it’s not as popular or widely used as PayPal, it’s a cool alternative that you’d love.

2. Western Union Money Transfer :

With this method, you can receive payment from anywhere in the world. If you’re a freelancer, this may be a good option for you — provided you have clients that are understanding.

Note that you must have a valid government-issued ID card (such as an international passport, national identity card, or drivers’ license) before you can receive payments.

Although this payment method is very speedy, it may not suitable for very small payments due to the transfer and transaction charges.

3. Payoneer Mastercard :

This is the coolest option for Nigerians (in my own opinion). With the Payoneer debit MasterCard, you can receive payment from freelance job sites, affiliate networks, individuals, and reputable companies.

To get your Payoneer debit card, you have two options:

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