Send money from 🇳🇬 Nigeria to 🇩🇪 Germany
What we know about sending money from Nigeria to Germany.
Send from Germany to Nigeria (reverse)Why this page shows no price comparison
This direction is thinly served, and that is not a gap in our sources: transfer networks are built where a diaspora sends money home, rarely the other way round. None of the services we track prices this route. Here is what can be verified, and how to go about it.
Operators actually present, delivery methods, limits enforced, and the official average cost of the corridor where it is measured — each item dated and linked to its source.
What this corridor costs on average
The World Bank does not measure this corridor. It tracks a little over 360, and this is not one of them — most funds here move through operators its survey does not cover. We would rather say so than display a neighbouring corridor's figure.
How your recipient gets the money
- Bank depositFunds are paid straight into a bank account in the recipient's name.
Information verified on August 20, 2026. Terms change: confirm the final amount with the operator before paying.
Tips for sending money from Nigeria to Germany
- 1
Compare the margin on the exchange rate, not just the stated fees: that is where most of the cost sits. On the corridors we record, the best bank ranges from 0.6% to 5.2% of the amount sent — sometimes cheaper than a specialist, sometimes not.
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Avoid sending at weekends: exchange rates are less favourable. Prefer business days for your transfers.
FAQ — Send money from Nigeria to Germany
What is the best way to send money from Nigeria to Germany?
Use an operator that actually covers this corridor: . We do not record their rates and therefore cannot rank them by price — ask each one for the exact amount that will arrive, fees and exchange rate included, before you pay.
Why does this page not compare prices?
Because we have no verifiable rate for this corridor: the services whose prices we track do not cover it. Publishing a ranking would mean inventing figures. We would rather give what is verified — who operates it, how the money is received, which limits apply, and the official average cost where one exists.
How long does a transfer from Nigeria to Germany take?
It depends on the delivery method, not only on the operator. Cash pickup or a mobile wallet is generally faster than a bank transfer, which may pass through several intermediary banks. Delivery times stated by the providers appear above where they are published.
Can I send to a mobile wallet in Germany?
Not as far as we know on this corridor. Delivery is by bank transfer or cash pickup depending on the operator. Confirm with the provider before sending.
Beware of scams
TransfertCompare is an independent comparison site. We will never contact you by phone, email or SMS asking for money or personal information. Beware of offers that seem too good to be true. Only use providers listed on our site, and always check you are on the provider's official website before making a transfer.