🇳🇬 → 🇸🇱
Send Money Nigeria to Sierra Leone via MTN MoMo
MTN MoMo PSB Nigeria → Orange Money / Afrimoney Sierra Leone
Today's rate
Updated 4 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC
1 NGN = 17.910 SLL
How much are you sending?
NGN
Enter an amount above to see fees and what your recipient gets
Rate updated: 4 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC · Indicative rate
MTN MoMo fee
3% of amount sent
Paid by sender
Fee examples (NGN → SLL)
| Send (NGN) | Fee (NGN) | Recipient ~ (SLL) |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | 300 (3%) | 173,727 |
| 50,000 | 1,500 (3%) | 868,635 |
| 100,000 | 3,000 (3%) | 1,737,270 |
| 200,000 | 6,000 (3%) | 3,474,540 |
How to send from Nigeria to Sierra Leone
- Open the MoMo PSB app → menu "Transfer to Africa".
- Or dial
*671#→ Transfer → International. - Select Sierra Leone, enter the recipient's mobile number.
- Enter the amount in NGN. Confirm with your PIN.
- Instant settlement — the recipient gets an SMS and SLL in their wallet.
⚠️ Tier 2/3 wallet required: Tier 1 wallets cannot send internationally. Upgrade by linking your BVN in the MoMo app settings. Tier 2: ₦200,000/day, Tier 3: ₦5,000,000/day.
Key fact: Large Sierra Leonean diaspora in Nigeria uses MTN MoMo to send remittances home. Funds converted to Leones (SLL) at market rate on arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fee for sending money from Nigeria to Sierra Leone via MTN MoMo?+
MTN MoMo charges 3% of the amount sent. The recipient pays nothing.
What wallet tier do I need to send money internationally from Nigeria?+
Tier 2 or Tier 3 only. Tier 1 wallets are restricted. Link your BVN to upgrade.
How do I send money from Nigeria to Sierra Leone on MoMo PSB?+
Open the MoMo app → "Transfer to Africa" → select Sierra Leone → enter recipient phone → confirm. Or dial *671# and follow prompts.
What are the daily limits for international transfers on MoMo PSB?+
Tier 2: ₦200,000/day. Tier 3: ₦5,000,000/day.
How long does it take for money to arrive?+
Transfers are instant — the recipient gets an SMS as soon as the transaction completes.