How to buy Bitcoin as a beginner in Nigeria? Easy steps

Buying Bitcoin in Nigeria can be done through exchanges such as Binance or P2P platforms such as LocalBitcoins. You need to register, verify your identity, and recharge the Naira to the platform and place an order to purchase. It is recommended to use a personal wallet to store it.

Apr 08, 2025 at 04:06 pm

• Cryptocurrency Exchange : Well-known international exchanges such as Binance also have many users in Nigeria. These exchanges offer a wealth of trading pairs and are highly liquid. When choosing, check out its compliance in Nigeria, as well as user reviews. For example, Binance is well-known worldwide, but has faced regulatory issues in Nigeria. Although some users still use it, they need to be cautious.

  
  

• P2P trading platforms : P2P platforms such as LocalBitcoins and Paxful are very popular in Nigeria. They allow users to trade directly with sellers, making transactions more flexible. You can find various payment methods above, such as bank transfer, mobile payment, etc.

• Register an account : After selecting the platform, enter its official website or download the APP. Taking LocalBitcoins as an example, click the registration button, fill in the email, set password and other information to complete the registration. During the registration process, you must ensure that the information is accurate, which is convenient for subsequent operations and account security.

• Identity authentication : In order to meet regulatory requirements and ensure transaction security, the platform usually requires users to authenticate. This generally includes uploading photos of valid documents issued by the government, such as ID cards, driver's licenses, etc. Some may also require proof of residence, such as utility bills. You can only conduct Bitcoin transactions after verification is passed.

• Fiat currency : Nigeria's fiat currency is Naira (NGN). You can recharge Naira to the trading platform account through bank account transfers, mobile payments (such as Paga, Paystack, etc.). The recharge methods and handling fees supported by different platforms are different, so you need to know in advance.

• Other cryptocurrencies : If you already have other cryptocurrencies, some platforms support exchanging them for Bitcoin. For example, on some platforms that support multiple cryptocurrency trading, you can exchange Ethereum for Bitcoin.

• Determine the transaction method : After finding the right seller on the P2P platform, negotiate transaction details with the seller, such as price, payment method, transaction quantity, etc. On a cryptocurrency exchange, you can choose a market order (transaction immediately at the current market price) or a limit order (set the purchase price you expect and trade when the market price reaches that price).

• Complete the transaction : Taking the market order as an example, enter the purchase quantity in the trading interface, confirm the order information, and click the purchase button. Follow the platform prompts to complete the payment operation. After the payment is successful, Bitcoin will be credited to your platform wallet in a short time.

• Platform wallet : The trading platform generally provides wallet functions and can temporarily store Bitcoin. However, due to the risk of being attacked on the platform, long-term storage is not very secure.

• Personal wallet : It is recommended to use personal wallets, such as hardware wallets such as Ledger Nano S, or software wallets such as Electrum. Take the hardware wallet as an example. After purchasing, follow the instructions to transfer the Bitcoin in the platform wallet to the hardware wallet, and ensure the security of the wallet by backing up mnemonics, so that your Bitcoin will be more secure in your own hands.