Farhad Palacios

Hey there! This is a tricky one because PayPal's services vary by region. As of my latest knowledge, you cannot directly open a "UK" PayPal account while residing in Nigeria if you don't have a UK address and bank details. PayPal has a separate entity for Nigeria (www.paypal.com/ng). The main hurdle is that PayPal UK requires a verified UK address and often a local bank account or card.

Your best bet is to: 1. Go to the PayPal Nigeria site and sign up there. The services might be slightly different (e.g., you can send and receive payments locally, but receiving international payments might be limited). 2. If you absolutely need a UK account for business, you'd need a physical UK address, a UK phone number, and a UK bank account. Some people use virtual office services, but this violates PayPal's Terms of Service and can get your account permanently limited. 3. Consider alternatives like Wise (formerly TransferWise), which offers a multi-currency account that can give you UK banking details, or Payoneer, which is popular with freelancers in Nigeria for receiving international payments.

Check PayPal's official policy page for the most current info: PayPal Country Support