Paga announced a direct integration with PayPal in the month of January. Nigerians can now receive international payments straight into their Paga wallets.
For freelancers, merchants, and businesses earning income across borders, this removes a persistent obstacle. Getting paid, converting funds, and keeping money in the formal financial system just became simpler.
Cross-border payments remain one of the biggest barriers for African businesses trying to participate in global markets. When local infrastructure connects with global platforms, it creates access that did not exist before. That is what this partnership does.
This partnership demonstrates how locally built infrastructure, when paired with global platforms, can unlock real economic participation at scale.