Yes — Nigerians can buy shares online through regulated investment platforms and digital stockbroker services. You no longer need to visit a stockbroker's office or fill in paper forms to invest in NGX-listed companies.
Definition
Online share buying in Nigeria refers to purchasing NGX-listed shares through a regulated investment platform or stockbroker's digital channel, without visiting a broker's office in person.
You create an account on a regulated platform like Shares Saver, complete identity verification (KYC), fund your account, and choose which company or companies you want to invest in. The platform then instructs a regulated stockbroker to execute the purchase on the Nigerian Exchange on your behalf.
It is safe when you use a regulated platform. Look for platforms that work with SEC-licensed stockbroker partners and ensure shares are registered in your name through CSCS — not held in a pooled account. Shares Saver uses regulated broker execution, and shares are registered in your legal name.
To comply with Nigerian KYC requirements, you will typically need a valid government-issued ID (such as an international passport, NIN slip, or driver's licence), bank account details (for e-dividend registration), and a BVN (Bank Verification Number).
Yes. Diaspora Nigerians can also buy NGX-listed shares online through platforms like Shares Saver. You do not need to be resident in Nigeria. See our diaspora investing guide for more details.
A regulated platform like Shares Saver arranges the stockbroker relationship on your behalf. You do not need to independently open a stockbroker account — it is handled within the investment process.
Shares Saver is designed to allow Nigerians to invest with small, regular amounts. Check the app for current minimum investment guidance.
You can invest in any company listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) that Shares Saver currently supports. Browse company profiles on the Shares Saver app or website.
Shares Saver lets you buy and own NGX-listed shares directly in your own name through regulated broker execution.
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