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Field Guide
Getting Paid in Nigeria
Invoicing, payment terms, and getting Nigerian and international clients to actually pay you on time.
What's inside
- How to structure an invoice and payment terms so late payment becomes the exception, not the norm
- What to do when a client goes quiet — scripts and escalation steps that preserve the relationship
- Getting paid from abroad: what diaspora and international clients expect, and how to price and bill them
- Bank details, receipts, and the paper trail you need if a payment dispute ever happens
Who this is for
Freelancers and small business owners in Nigeria who bill clients directly and are tired of chasing payment.
Frequently asked questions
Is this only for freelancers?
No — the invoicing and payment-terms advice applies just as much to a small business billing other businesses.
Does it cover getting paid by clients outside Nigeria?
Yes, including what international clients expect from an invoice and how to think about currency and timing.
Is there a template I can use?
The guide walks through the structure of a strong invoice and payment terms you can apply directly — pair it with the free invoice generator tool for the document itself.