🛡️ All payments are Escrow-Protected
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🔒 Your money is safe until delivery
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🛡️ All payments are Escrow-Protected
Verified Sellers only
🔒 Your money is safe until delivery
🌍 Trusted by 50,000+ Nigerians
📦 Post your ad in under 2 minutes
💬 24/7 buyer support
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How It Works

Buy & Sell with Confidence
on Otta

Learn how our escrow-protected marketplace works. Safe, simple, and secure transactions for everyone.

🛒 For Buyers
💰 For Sellers
Buyer Guide
How to Buy on Otta

Find amazing deals and shop with confidence in 4 simple steps.

1

Browse & Discover

Search thousands of listings across electronics, fashion, vehicles, property, and more. Filter by category, price, and location.

2

Chat with Sellers

Use Otta's secure messaging to ask questions, negotiate price, and arrange delivery details — all in one place.

3

Pay via Escrow

Your payment is held securely by Otta until you confirm you've received the item as described. No risk!

4

Confirm & Rate

Receive your item, inspect it, and confirm delivery. Seller gets paid, and you leave a review to help others.

🛡️ Buyer & Seller Protection
How Escrow
Protects Everyone

Otta's escrow system holds the buyer's payment until both parties are satisfied. No more scams, no more lost money.

1
Buyer pays into Otta EscrowPayment is held securely — seller cannot access it yet
2
Seller delivers the itemBoth parties are notified. Inspection period begins
3
Buyer confirms receiptHappy with the item? Confirm delivery and seller gets paid instantly

📊 Example Transaction

Item Price₦100,000
Escrow Fee (3%)Paid by seller
Seller Receives₦97,000
✅ 100% protected — full refund if item isn't as described
Pro Tips
Best Practices for Success

Follow these tips to get the most out of your Otta experience.

📸

Take Great Photos

Listings with 6+ high-quality photos get 5x more views and sell 3x faster. Show every angle!

📝

Write Detailed Descriptions

Include brand, model, condition, age, and what's included. Honest listings build trust.

💰

Price Competitively

Research similar items, price fairly, and mark as "negotiable" to encourage offers.

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Respond Quickly

Fast responses build trust. Reply within 1 hour to increase your chances of closing the deal.

Get Verified

Verified sellers get a trust badge and are 3x more likely to be chosen by buyers.

Use Urgent Service

Need to sell fast? Enable Urgent Service for priority placement at the top of search results.

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've got answers.

Yes! Posting items and creating an account is completely free. Sellers pay a small 3% commission only when an item sells. Buyers pay nothing extra beyond the item price.
For buyers: Your money is held safely until you receive and confirm the item. For sellers: You know the buyer has paid before you ship. If there's an issue, our team mediates a fair resolution.
After the buyer confirms receipt, funds are released to your Otta wallet. You can withdraw to any Nigerian bank account. Withdrawals are processed within 24-48 hours.
If you paid via escrow and never received your item, you can open a dispute. Our team will investigate and issue a full refund if the seller cannot provide proof of delivery.
Absolutely! Otta supports both product and service listings. Offer freelance services like web development, graphic design, tutoring, home repairs, and more.
Email us at support@otta.com, call our hotline, or use the live chat feature in your dashboard. We're available Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm.