Nigeria has signed data-sharing agreements with over 100 countries to monitor the earnings of remote workers and digital freelancers, ensuring compliance with new tax rules starting January 2026.
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, disclosed this during a webinar hosted by the National Orientation Agency on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Under the Common Reporting Standards (CRS) and Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) frameworks, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will receive verified financial data on Nigerian tax residents earning income abroad, including from platforms like Google, Meta, and international employers.
“Any Nigerian resident working remotely for a foreign company or earning online must declare that income. If you don’t, we’ll know when the money hits your account,” Oyedele warned.
The system targets freelancers, influencers, and remote employees in Nigeria who receive payments in dollars or other foreign currencies.
Banks and digital platforms will flag undeclared inflows, triggering automatic tax assessments.Exemptions apply to non-residents (those spending less than 183 days in Nigeria annually), personal remittances, gifts, and pensions.
Low earners with taxable income below ₦800,000 per year remain exempt.Oyedele stressed that Double Taxation Agreements and unilateral relief will prevent Nigerians from being taxed twice.
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