\n Nicknamed the \u201cGiant of Africa\u201d, Nigeria is the seventh-most populous country worldwide, and their love for sports is interwoven with their national identity. Whether you\u2019re in Nigeria for a quick visit or a longer vacation<\/strong><\/a>, this guide will cover all you need to know about online sports betting in Nigeria and the best Nigerian betting sites.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n At the time of writing, there are no laws in place that forbid online gambling in Nigeria<\/strong>. The lottery was legalised<\/strong> with the National Lottery Act in 2005, and gambling is defined by Chapter 22 of the Criminal Code Act enacted in 1990. All types of gambling in Nigeria are regulated by the National Lottery Commission<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
\n Online sports betting is immensely popular<\/strong> in Nigeria. A recent report<\/a><\/strong> estimated that about 60 million Nigerians<\/strong> between the ages of 18 and 40 <\/strong>were active sports bettors<\/strong>. As a result, Nigeria has become a prime market for several offshore sportsbooks<\/strong>. Nigerians can legally bet on these sportsbooks without the fear of prosecution since, as mentioned earlier, there are no gambling laws that prohibit online gambling domestically or via offshore sportsbooks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n Here are a few things you should look for while choosing a top sportsbook in Nigeria:<\/p>\n\n
A Generous Welcome Bonus<\/strong>: To boost your bankroll from the off.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
Range of Sports and Markets<\/strong>: To give you as many options as possible while placing your bets.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
Security:<\/strong> To make sure your money is in safe hands (look for licensing from reputable jurisdiction, such as the UK Gambling Commission).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
The Nigerian Naira: <\/strong>To avoid having to pay exchange rates while depositing money into your account.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n Many Nigerian customers make use of traditional credit and debit card options<\/strong> such as VISA<\/strong> and Naira MasterCard<\/strong>, as well as bank transfer<\/strong>, and no fee is required to deposit.<\/strong> On some websites, such as NetBet,<\/strong> you\u2019ll be able to deposit via Quickteller<\/strong><\/a> , a popular Nigerian electronic payment platform that allows you to send and receive money online. By using Quickteller, players avoid having to share their financial details with more than one website. This is especially useful for punters who are looking to create multiple betting accounts with different bookies. Other commonly offered methods are ewallets PayPal<\/strong><\/a>, Skrill payment<\/strong><\/a> and Neteller<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n
\n Football is by far the most popular sport in Nigeria<\/strong>, with the national team \u2013 the Super Eagles \u2013 ranked as one of the most successful teams in African history. Numerous Nigerian players have made their names abroad, such as Bolton hero Jay-Jay Okocha and Premier League legend Nwankwo Kanu, and English Premier League<\/strong><\/a> betting<\/a> is especially popular among Nigerian punters on the top football betting sites<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n Basketball<\/strong><\/a> also holds a special place in Nigerians\u2019 hearts<\/strong>, especially because of NBA Hall-of-Famer Hakeem Olajuwon\u2019s meteoric to stardom. Their passion extends to boxing, and more specifically, Dambe <\/strong>Boxing<\/strong><\/a> – an ancient boxing style typically associated with Hausa people of West Africa.<\/p>\n\n
\n Sportsbooks have reported a huge number of bets on rugby<\/strong><\/a> during the 2019 World Cup, and on major athletic tournaments.<\/p>\n\n