Send money from Australia to Nigeria (AUD to NGN)

Compare today's live AUD → NGN exchange rates and fees across every major provider. We show the hidden markup baked into each quote, so you can find the cheapest way to send money from Australia to Nigeria — to a bank account or mobile wallet.

Quick answer: the cheapest way to send AUD to NGN (Nigeria) right now is Wise, about 996.60 NGN per A$1, plus a A$3.69 fee, ranked by how much actually arrives in NGN, not by the headline fee.

Mid-market rate: 966.9900 NGN per 1 AUD· updated Aug 24, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC

New to this corridor? Read our guide: The cheapest way to send GBP to Nigeria (2026)

AUD to NGN comparison — sending A$500

Ranked by how much actually arrives, grouped by how your recipient gets paid. Bank is how most people receive money in Nigeria.

Best rate right now

The best-value way to send money to Nigeria right now is Wise: send A$500 and your recipient gets 494,623.54 NGN — an effective 996.60 NGN per A$1 (after a A$3.69 fee). Updated Aug 24, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC.

First-transfer bonuses

New customers

Promotional first-transfer rates, for new customers only.

2 providers
Provider
Rate
Fee
True cost
You receive
RemitlyTop bonus
Bank deposit · In minutes
1021.78
Free
Beats mid
510,890.00 NGN
RemitlyTop bonusBank deposit · In minutes
Recipient gets
510,890.00NGN
Rate1021.78
FeeFree
True costBeats mid
WorldRemit
Bank deposit · Within 2 working days
1007.01
Free
Beats mid
503,506.60 NGN
WorldRemitBank deposit · Within 2 working days
Recipient gets
503,506.60NGN
Rate1007.01
FeeFree
True costBeats mid

Bank payouts

Most used in Nigeria

Direct deposit to a bank account in Nigeria.

6 providers
Provider
Rate
Fee
True cost
You receive
WiseBest value
Bank deposit · in seconds
996.60
A$3.69
Beats mid
494,623.54 NGN
WiseBest valueBank deposit · in seconds
Recipient gets
494,623.54NGN
Rate996.60
FeeA$3.69
True costBeats mid
Remitly
Bank deposit · In minutes
977.78
Free
Beats mid
488,890.00 NGN
RemitlyBank deposit · In minutes
Recipient gets
488,890.00NGN
Rate977.78
FeeFree
True costBeats mid
Western Union
Bank deposit · In minutes
976.47
A$0.99
Beats mid
487,269.22 NGN
Western UnionBank deposit · In minutes
Recipient gets
487,269.22NGN
Rate976.47
FeeA$0.99
True costBeats mid
WorldRemit
Bank deposit · Within 2 working days
973.26
Free
Beats mid
486,631.45 NGN
WorldRemitBank deposit · Within 2 working days
Recipient gets
486,631.45NGN
Rate973.26
FeeFree
True costBeats mid
Xoom
Bank deposit · Varies
956.14
Free
A$5.61 (1.12%)
478,067.60 NGN
XoomBank deposit · Varies
Recipient gets
478,067.60NGN
Rate956.14
FeeFree
True costA$5.61 (1.12%)
Instarem
Bank deposit · Varies
963.48
A$15.85
A$17.67 (3.53%)
466,468.20 NGN
InstaremBank deposit · Varies
Recipient gets
466,468.20NGN
Rate963.48
FeeA$15.85
True costA$17.67 (3.53%)

Rates are indicative and last updated Aug 24, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC. Fees assume the cheapest standard bank funding; some providers add a small pay-in fee that varies by how you pay. First-transfer bonuses apply to new customers' first send only. Always verify the final exchange rate on the provider's payment page before making a transfer. See our methodology and advertiser disclosure.

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Sending money from Australia to Nigeria

In Nigeria, a bank transfer to a local naira (NGN) account is the most common way to receive money, alongside a growing set of wallet and mobile options.

Nigeria has a well-known gap between the official and parallel exchange rates, so the rate you get can vary widely between providers — comparing the effective (all-in) rate matters more here than on almost any other route.

When you send Australian Dollar (AUD) to Nigeria, most of the cost is the exchange-rate markup baked into the rate, not the upfront fee. RemitBeat compares the live AUD → NGN rate across Wise, Remitly, Sendwave, WorldRemit, Western Union and more, benchmarks each against the mid-market rate, and ranks them by the amount that actually arrives in NGN — so you can see the genuinely cheapest option rather than the one with the flashiest headline fee.

Sending money AUD to NGN — your questions

What is the best rate to send money from Australia to Nigeria today?+
As of the latest update, the best value provider for AUD to NGN is Wise, with an effective rate of 996.60 NGN per AUD and a A$3.69 fee. Rates change throughout the day, so always check the live comparison before sending.
What is the mid-market AUD/NGN exchange rate right now?+
The current mid-market (interbank) rate is about 966.9900 NGN per AUD. This is the "real" rate before any provider markup — RemitBeat shows how far each provider's quote sits from it.
What is a hidden markup, and how much does it cost me?+
Many transfer apps advertise "$0 fee" but bake their margin into a worse exchange rate. That gap between the provider's rate and the mid-market rate is the hidden markup. RemitBeat calculates it for every quote so you can compare the true, all-in cost rather than just the headline fee.
How can I receive AUD transfers in Nigeria?+
Most providers we track deliver to a bank account or mobile wallet in Nigeria. The comparison groups providers by payout method — mobile money and bank — so you only compare options that support the way your recipient wants to be paid.
How does RemitBeat make money if comparison is free?+
When you click through to a provider we may earn a small affiliate commission. You pay exactly the same as going to the provider directly — the rate you see is the rate you get. This keeps the comparison free and unbiased.