Guides

Buy and sell safely in Nigeria.

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask before money moves: how escrow works, how deals go wrong, and how to keep yours protected.

Buyer safety

Is it safe to buy from sellers on WhatsApp in Nigeria?

An honest look at why WhatsApp deals in Nigeria go wrong so often, and how escrow on Loota holds your money until you confirm delivery, not before.

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Escrow

How does escrow work when buying online in Nigeria?

Escrow means a neutral middle holds your money until you confirm delivery. See how Loota escrow works on WhatsApp, when it's required, and what it costs.

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Buyer safety

How do I avoid scams buying a used phone in Nigeria?

Buying a UK-used phone in Nigeria? Check the IMEI, iCloud lock and live proof before you pay, and use escrow. Loota holds your money until you confirm.

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Buyer safety

What to check before paying an online seller in Nigeria

Red flags like transfer-only pressure and stolen photos, green flags like live proof and escrow, plus what to do if you already got scammed. How Loota helps.

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Seller safety

How to sell online safely in Nigeria and actually get paid

Fake alerts, vanishing 'pay on delivery' buyers, reversal tricks: how Nigerian sellers get burned, and how Loota escrow holds money before you ship.

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Ready when you are

* Start the safe way on WhatsApp.

Send one message with what you need. Loota lines up real offers from nearby sellers and protects the money when the deal needs it.

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