Should I open a bank account in Nigeria?

No need to open a bank account in Nigeria, unless you plan on launching your very own 419-scam operation ;) In all seriousness though, Nigeria is a cash-based society and most of the ATMs in Abuja and Lagos accept Visa, so as long as your overseas account is linked to a VISA card you should be fine. Be super mindful of ATM fraud, as it can be devastating to find that thousands have been stolen from a foreign account. One good way to avoid this is to set up strict limits on  how much cash you can withdraw daily and also to organise SMS or email notifications when large amounts of money are moved to/from your account.

It's perfectly safe to have your salary paid offshore, just speak to your employer beforehand and make sure the company is happy to do it.

please I need more information about bank transaction and safe guard the money

Hi Anonymous

You can read more about banking in Nigeria at Banking, Money and Taxes in Nigeria. Post again if you don't find what you are looking for!

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