After 20 Years, PayPal Finally Launches in Nigeria — What This Means for Freelancers For years, Nigerian freelancers faced challenges when applying for international jobs because PayPal was not fully available . While freelancers in other countries could receive payments easily, many Nigerians missed opportunities simply because they could not accept PayPal payments. After nearly 20 years, this is changing. PayPal has launched in Nigeria through a partnership with Paga , opening new possibilities for freelancers, remote workers, and online earners across the country. Why PayPal’s Absence Limited Nigerian Freelancers PayPal is one of the most widely used global payment platforms. Many international clients and freelance platforms rely on it as their primary payment method. Before this launch, Nigerian freelancers often: Missed out on jobs that only accepted PayPal Lost international clients Struggled to receive payments from abroad Relied on less reliable third-party o...