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BestPropFirmsNigeria
Updated: November 2026

Best Prop Firms for Nigerian Traders 2026

Nigeria is one of the biggest prop trading markets in Africa. We compared 31 firms that accept Nigerian traders on fees, profit split, rules, payout methods and customer ratings.

Cheapest prop firms1-Step challenges2-Step challenges3-Step challengesInstant fundingPay after passNews tradingExpert advisors (EAs)
Blue Guardian logo
Top of the table: Blue GuardianScore 7.5. Best overall.
Instant Funding logo
Next-lowest 100K price: Instant Funding100K from $259
FTMO logo
Customers' favourite: FTMO4.8/5 on Trustpilot

The 10 best prop firms for traders in Nigeria (2026)

Best score first. Prices are the normal list price for a $100,000 account, no promo codes.

RankFirmScoreProfit split100K challengeTrustpilot
1
Blue Guardian logo
Blue GuardianMT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker
85%max
$2392-Step, 2 Step Nano
4.0/ 5
85%Profit split
$239100K
4.0Trustpilot
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2
FXIFY logo
FXIFYMT5, DXtrade, TradingView
90%max
$3991-Step, Lightning
4.3/ 5
90%Profit split
$399100K
4.3Trustpilot
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3
AquaFunded logo
AquaFundedMatch-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5
90%max
$279.202-Step, Two Step Pro
3.1/ 5
90%Profit split
$279.20100K
3.1Trustpilot
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4
FundedElite logo
FundedEliteMT5, Match-Trader
80%max
$2992-Step, Lite 2 Step
4.3/ 5
80%Profit split
$299100K
4.3Trustpilot
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5
Lark Funding logo
Lark FundingcTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader
80%max
$3703-Step, 3-Step Evaluation
4.3/ 5
80%Profit split
$370100K
4.3Trustpilot
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6
Maven Trading logo
Maven TradingMT5, Match-Trader, cTrader
80%max
$2993-Step, 3-Step Challenge
4.3/ 5
80%Profit split
$299100K
4.3Trustpilot
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7
FTMO logo
FTMOMT4, MT5, cTrader
90%max
€4991-Step, 1-Step Standard
4.8/ 5
90%Profit split
€499100K
4.8Trustpilot
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8
The5ers logo
The5ersMT5, cTrader, TradingView
80%max
$4052-Step, High Stakes New
4.7/ 5
80%Profit split
$405100K
4.7Trustpilot
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9
Funding Traders logo
Funding TradersMT5, TradeLocker
80%max
$4592-Step, 2-Step Pro6
4.5/ 5
80%Profit split
$459100K
4.5Trustpilot
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10
City Traders Imperium logo
City Traders ImperiumMT5, Match-Trader
80%max
$4491-Step, 1-Step Challenge
4.2/ 5
80%Profit split
$449100K
4.2Trustpilot
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The rest (31 firms in all)

#FirmScore100K challenge fromProfit split
11SpiceProp logoSpiceProp6.4/10€499
Sweet Pepper		80%Visit firm*
12Orion Funded logoOrion Funded6.3/10$409
Orion Select		80%Visit firm*
13Funded Trading Plus logoFunded Trading Plus6.2/10$549
2-Step Classic		80%Visit firm*
14Instant Funding logoInstant Funding6.2/10$259
One-Phase Micro		80%Visit firm*
15FundingPips logoFundingPips6.1/10$466
2 Step Pro		80%Visit firm*
16Fintokei logoFintokei6.1/10$499
SwiftTrader		80%Visit firm*
17RebelsFunding logoRebelsFunding5.8/10–75%Visit firm*
18For Traders logoFor Traders5.8/10$469
Fast		80%Visit firm*
19Atmos Funded logoAtmos Funded5.8/10$379
2-Step Plus		80%Visit firm*
20Top One Trader logoTop One Trader5.6/10$541
Two-Step PRO		80%Visit firm*
21MENT Funding logoMENT Funding5.5/10$750
Forex 1-Step Challenge		75%Visit firm*
22QT Funded logoQT Funded5.5/10$475
QT Power		80%Visit firm*
23Goat Funded Trader logoGoat Funded Trader5.2/10$478
2-Step GOAT Challenge		80%Visit firm*
24SabioTrade logoSabioTrade5.0/10$479
Advanced		80%Visit firm*
25DNA Funded logoDNA Funded5.0/10$549
Rapid		80%Visit firm*
26FunderPro logoFunderPro5.0/10$539
Classic		80%Visit firm*
27OneFunded logoOneFunded5.0/10$349
Value		80%Visit firm*
28The Trading Pit logoThe Trading Pit4.8/10€569
CFDs Prime 2-Step		80%Visit firm*
29Audacity Capital logoAudacity Capital4.8/10$549
Ability Challenge		75%Visit firm*
30AIFO logoAIFO4.8/10$449
2-Step Core		80%Visit firm*
31Blueberry Funded logoBlueberry Funded4.6/10$605
1-Step Evaluation		80%Visit firm*

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Cheapest prop firmsEvery firm's cheapest 100K1-Step challengesOne target, then funded2-Step challengesTwo targets, more room3-Step challengesSmall targets, small priceInstant fundingNo test, trade day onePay after passPay small now, rest laterNews tradingTrade the big releasesExpert advisors (EAs)Bots welcomeWeekend holdingHold over the weekendScalpingQuick in, quick outHedgingBuy and sell at onceCopy tradingCopy your own trades90% split or moreKeep 90%+High leverage1:100 and upNo consistency ruleBig days won't block payoutsNo time limitNo clock tickingBest ratedHighest TrustpilotLarge accounts400K+For beginnersCheap, trusted, simple

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Prop firms in Nigeria: the practical side

Is it allowed?

Prop firms sell evaluations on demo accounts and are not brokers, so they are not licensed by the SEC Nigeria. There is no rule against using them, but you have no local regulator to complain to, so stick to firms with a long record of paying out.

Paying in dollars

Firms charge in US dollars. Many naira cards have low or no international spending limits, so check yours first. Dollar cards from fintech apps and USDT are the usual workarounds.

Getting paid

Most firms pay out in crypto or through Rise. Converting to naira through an exchange or P2P adds fees, so compare the rate before you cash out.

Your questions, answered

What is a prop firm?

A firm that gives you a funded trading account after you pass a paid evaluation. You keep a share of the profit, usually 80–90%.

Can Nigerians use prop firms?

Yes. All the firms on this site list Nigeria as an accepted country. Check the terms when you sign up, because these lists change.

Which prop firm is cheapest?

Cheapest 100K challenges with at least 80% split right now: Blue Guardian (2 Step Nano, $239), Instant Funding (One-Phase Micro, $259), AquaFunded (Two Step Pro, $279.20). But price isn't everything. Tight loss limits can cost you more in resets.

How do I pay without a dollar card?

Many Nigerian traders pay in USDT. Some fintech apps also offer virtual dollar cards that work for online payments.

What goes into our scores

We score every firm out of 10 from four ingredients: what customers say on Trustpilot, the profit split, the price and how freely you can trade. All of it comes from the firm's own published numbers.

Nobody pays for a ranking. Yes, some links earn us money. No, that never moves a score.

Our scoring

What customers say40%

The Trustpilot rating. If a firm doesn't pay, its customers usually say so.

Profit you keep20%

70% gets zero. 100% gets full marks.

Price of 100K20%

Cheapest $100,000 challenge with an 80%+ split.

How freely you trade20%

News, weekend holds, EAs, hedging, scalping, copy trading, martingale: the more allowed, the better.