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| Route | How it works | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| P2P market | You pay a seller in naira by bank transfer; the platform releases the ETH or USDT from escrow | Only release payment inside the platform; never trade outside escrow |
| Exchange with naira deposits | You fund the exchange in naira and buy ETH on its market | Fees, spreads and whether it is registered with the SEC Nigeria |
| USDT first, then ETH | Buy USDT on P2P, then swap to ETH on an exchange or in a wallet | Two steps, two sets of fees |
Step by step
- Open an accountOn a P2P platform or exchange, with the ID checks it asks for.
- Buy USDT or ETHPay in naira from your own bank account in your own name.
- Withdraw to your walletSend the ETH to your own wallet address, not straight to a casino, so you control it.
- Send a testBefore a large amount, send a small one to the casino and wait for it to arrive.
Fees and spreads
You pay twice: the gap between the buy price and the market price (the spread), and the network fee when you withdraw. Compare the naira you pay with the ETH you receive, not the advertised fee alone.
Scammers pose as P2P sellers and support staff. Never send naira before the crypto is locked in the platform's escrow, and never share a code sent to your phone.
Questions
Is buying crypto legal in Nigeria?
Yes. Crypto exchanges are supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Nigeria), which keeps a list of registered operators.
Should I buy ETH or USDT first?
USDT is usually cheaper to buy and move on TRC20. Swap to ETH only if the casino or game needs ETH.