However, for Nigerians, that “global” access has always come with a massive asterisk. For a burgeoning nation of digital creators, freelancers, and exporters, this wasn’t just a technical inconvenience—it felt like a systemic snub that locked many out of the global digital economy. Through a strategic partnership with the Nigerian fintech pioneer Paga, users can now link their Paga wallets to PayPal. “The partnership would enable Nigerians to use PayPal anywhere PayPal is accepted globally,” he stated. pic.twitter.com/K1qWgjhePp — Leo Dasilva (@SirLeoBDasilva) January 27, 2026PayPal locked Nigerians out of the global digital economy for 21 years.