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.

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Top score 2026

Blue Guardian

Score: 7.5/10
Profit split: 85%
100K challenge from: $239
Trustpilot: 4.0

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Top score: Blue GuardianScore 7.5, best overall

Best value: Instant Funding100K challenge from $259

Most trusted: FTMO4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot

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

Sorted by score. Prices are list prices without discount codes for a $100,000 account.

RankFirmScoreProfit split100K challengeTrustpilot

Blue GuardianMT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker

7.5/10

85%max

$2392-Step, 2 Step Nano

4.0/ 5

85%Profit split

$239100K

4.0Trustpilot

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FXIFYMT5, DXtrade, TradingView

7.3/10

90%max

$3991-Step, Lightning

4.3/ 5

90%Profit split

$399100K

4.3Trustpilot

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AquaFundedMatch-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5

7.3/10

90%max

$279.202-Step, Two Step Pro

3.1/ 5

90%Profit split

$279.20100K

3.1Trustpilot

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FundedEliteMT5, Match-Trader

7.2/10

80%max

$2992-Step, Lite 2 Step

4.3/ 5

80%Profit split

$299100K

4.3Trustpilot

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Lark FundingcTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader

7.2/10

80%max

$3703-Step, 3-Step Evaluation

4.3/ 5

80%Profit split

$370100K

4.3Trustpilot

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Maven TradingMT5, Match-Trader, cTrader

7.2/10

80%max

$2993-Step, 3-Step Challenge

4.3/ 5

80%Profit split

$299100K

4.3Trustpilot

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FTMOMT4, MT5, cTrader

7.0/10

90%max

€4991-Step, 1-Step Standard

4.8/ 5

90%Profit split

€499100K

4.8Trustpilot

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The5ersMT5, cTrader, TradingView

6.7/10

80%max

$4052-Step, High Stakes New

4.7/ 5

80%Profit split

$405100K

4.7Trustpilot

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Funding TradersMT5, TradeLocker

6.6/10

80%max

$4592-Step, 2-Step Pro6

4.5/ 5

80%Profit split

$459100K

4.5Trustpilot

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City Traders ImperiumMT5, Match-Trader

6.5/10

80%max

$4491-Step, 1-Step Challenge

4.2/ 5

80%Profit split

$449100K

4.2Trustpilot

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The rest of the field (31 firms in total)

#	Firm	Score	100K challenge from	Profit split
11	SpiceProp	6.4/10	€499 Sweet Pepper	80%	Visit firm*
12	Orion Funded	6.3/10	$409 Orion Select	80%	Visit firm*
13	Funded Trading Plus	6.2/10	$549 2-Step Classic	80%	Visit firm*
14	Instant Funding	6.2/10	$259 One-Phase Micro	80%	Visit firm*
15	FundingPips	6.1/10	$466 2 Step Pro	80%	Visit firm*
16	Fintokei	6.1/10	$499 SwiftTrader	80%	Visit firm*
17	RebelsFunding	5.8/10	–	75%	Visit firm*
18	For Traders	5.8/10	$469 Fast	80%	Visit firm*
19	Atmos Funded	5.8/10	$379 2-Step Plus	80%	Visit firm*
20	Top One Trader	5.6/10	$541 Two-Step PRO	80%	Visit firm*
21	MENT Funding	5.5/10	$750 Forex 1-Step Challenge	75%	Visit firm*
22	QT Funded	5.5/10	$475 QT Power	80%	Visit firm*
23	Goat Funded Trader	5.2/10	$478 2-Step GOAT Challenge	80%	Visit firm*
24	SabioTrade	5.0/10	$479 Advanced	80%	Visit firm*
25	DNA Funded	5.0/10	$549 Rapid	80%	Visit firm*
26	FunderPro	5.0/10	$539 Classic	80%	Visit firm*
27	OneFunded	5.0/10	$349 Value	80%	Visit firm*
28	The Trading Pit	4.8/10	€569 CFDs Prime 2-Step	80%	Visit firm*
29	Audacity Capital	4.8/10	$549 Ability Challenge	75%	Visit firm*
30	AIFO	4.8/10	$449 2-Step Core	80%	Visit firm*
31	Blueberry Funded	4.6/10	$605 1-Step Evaluation	80%	Visit firm*

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Find the right prop firm

Cheapest prop firmsEach firm's cheapest 100K challenge 1-Step challengesJust one profit target to get funded 2-Step challengesThe classic format with more room 3-Step challengesSmall targets, low price Instant fundingNo challenge, funded from day one Pay after passA little to start, the rest once you pass News tradingFirms that let you trade the news Expert advisors (EAs)Bots and automated trading Weekend holdingKeep positions open over the weekend ScalpingTrades lasting a few minutes HedgingHedging within the same account Copy tradingCopy your own trades between accounts 90% split or moreKeep more of your profit High leverage1:100 or more on forex No consistency ruleOne big day won't block a payout No time limitPass the challenge at your own pace Best ratedThe highest Trustpilot ratings Large accountsUp to 400K or more For beginnersAffordable, trusted and forgiving

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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.

How we score

Every score is built from four parts. We use each firm's published prices and rules plus Trustpilot ratings, and turn the result into a score out of 10.

No firm can pay for a better position. Some links earn us a commission, but that never changes a score.

How we score

Trustpilot rating40%

How happy real customers are, the clearest sign that a firm actually pays out.

Profit split20%

How much of the profit you keep. 70% scores nothing, 100% scores full marks.

Price (100K)20%

The cheapest challenge for a $100,000 account with at least an 80% split.

Trading freedom20%

How many styles are allowed: news, weekend holding, EAs, hedging, scalping, copy trading, martingale.

Frequently asked questions

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?

For a 100K account, the cheapest challenges with at least an 80% split are: Blue Guardian (2 Step Nano, $239), Instant Funding (One-Phase Micro, $259), AquaFunded (Two Step Pro, $279.20). Price isn't everything; loss limits and rules matter just as much.

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.

Best Prop Firms for Nigerian Traders 2026

Blue Guardian

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

The rest of the field (31 firms in total)

Find the right prop firm

Prices by account size

Popular comparisons

Guides to get started

Prop firms in Nigeria: the practical side

Is it allowed?

Paying in dollars

Getting paid

How we score

Frequently asked questions