🛡️ Seller safety

Sell safely on nairaBay

Everything you need to know before meeting a buyer, setting a price, or posting your first item.

🤝Meet buyers the safe way

Always meet in a busy public place — a mall, bank lobby, filling station or school gate.
Bring a friend if you can, and tell someone where you are going.
Daytime only. Avoid late-night or isolated locations.
Let the buyer inspect the item before any money changes hands.
If the buyer refuses a public meetup, walk away. That's a red flag.

Your Bay# is built from the last four digits of your phone number — like bay2342.
After posting, text VERIFY to +234 702 639 0848 from the same number.
Unverified listings stay live for 24 hours so buyers can still see them while you confirm.
A verified badge on your listing helps buyers trust you faster.
You can update your phone number and re-request verification before the timer ends.

Check what similar used items sell for on nairaBay, Jiji or Instagram first.
Price a little higher than your lowest acceptable amount — most buyers will negotiate.
Be honest about wear and tear. Buyers will find out when they inspect.
Bundle related items together to move stock faster.
Write the price in ₦ and mention if delivery is included or separate.

Take photos in daylight against a plain background. Show flaws clearly.
Use the real item in your hand — no Google or stock images.
Write a clear title with brand, model and condition, e.g. 'Used HP EliteBook 840 G7'.
Add size, color, reason for selling and location so buyers can decide quickly.
Reply fast. The first responsive seller usually gets the sale.

Confirm the money has entered your account before you hand over the item.
Watch out for fake bank alerts. Log into your banking app and check your balance.
Cash is fine for small meetups; bank transfer is safer for bigger amounts.
Never accept overpayment or send money back to a buyer.
If something feels off, report the Bay# from the listing page.

Do I need to sign up to sell?: No. Just snap a photo, add a price, and enter your phone number. Your Bay# is your seller identity.
How long does a listing stay live?: Listings stay live as long as you keep them active. Unverified sellers get a 24-hour grace window to text VERIFY.
Can I sell for someone else?: Yes, but you are responsible for the listing. Choose 'selling for owner' as the reason for selling.
What if a buyer messages me on WhatsApp?: That's normal on nairaBay. You can also chat directly on the listing page. Keep all communication respectful and within public view when possible.