🛡️ 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
🛡️ 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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Otta is Nigeria's most trusted marketplace. Learn exactly how posting ads works, how your money stays protected, and how to get the best results — all in one place.

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50K+
Active Users
200K+
Ads Posted
₦2B+
Transactions
36
States Covered
✅ Live in 2 mins!
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3 offers received
on your iPhone listing
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Create New Listing
📱 iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
📦 Electronics → Phones
₦ 850,000
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6 photos added
📍 Lagos, Lekki Phase 1
How It Works
From Idea to
Sold in 5 Steps

Posting an ad on Otta is the simplest thing you'll do today. Follow these steps and your item goes live in minutes.

🔐
Step 01
Create Account
Sign up free with your phone number or email. Verify your identity to unlock full seller features and buyer trust.
📝
Step 02
Fill Your Ad
Enter a clear title, detailed description, price, category, and your location. More detail = more buyers.
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Step 03
Add Photos
Upload up to 8 real photos of your item. Listings with photos get 5× more views.
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Step 04
Publish & Share
Hit publish! Your ad goes live instantly across the marketplace.
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Step 05
Get Paid Safely
Receive offers, chat with buyers, and complete transactions through our escrow system.
Listing Types
What Kind of
Ad Do You Want to Post?

Otta supports 5 different listing types to cover every transaction scenario in Nigeria.

Free
💰
Sell Something
List any item you want to sell — phones, electronics, clothes, vehicles, real estate, and more.
  • Instant visibility to thousands
  • Escrow payment protection
  • Set your own price
Popular
🔧
Offer a Service
Freelancers, artisans, tutors, cleaners — post your skills and get hired.
  • Set hourly/project rates
  • Show your portfolio
  • Get rated by clients
Free
🏠
Rent / Let
Landlords, agents, car rental — list properties, vehicles or equipment.
  • Daily/monthly rent options
  • Deposit held in escrow
  • Verified tenants
🛡️ Buyer Protection
How Escrow
Keeps You Safe

Otta's escrow system holds the buyer's payment until they confirm they received exactly what was advertised.

1
Buyer pays into Otta EscrowPayment is held securely — the 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 the seller gets paid instantly
🛡️
Escrow Summary
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
Item Price
₦850,000
Escrow Fee (3%)
₦0 from buyer
You Pay Today
₦850,000
✅ 100% protected. Refund if item isn't as described.
Sell Faster
Need to Sell
Right Now? ⚡

Enable Urgent Service on any listing and we'll push your item to the front of the queue — maximum exposure.

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📢 Featured Badge
⚡ Sells in Hours
⚡ Post Urgent Ad
Pricing Example
Your Original Price
₦50,000
Admin Fee (5%)
−₦2,500
You Receive
₦47,500
Pro Tips
Write Ads That
Actually Sell
01
Use a Specific Title
Include brand, model, condition, and location.
02
Add 6–8 Clear Photos
Listings with 6+ photos get 5× more clicks.
03
Price Fairly
Research market rates and mark as negotiable.
04
Detailed Description
Include age, condition, defects, and what's included.
FAQ
Common Questions
Answered
Yes! Posting a standard listing on Otta is 100% free with no hidden fees.
When a buyer pays through our escrow system, their money is held securely by Otta. Once the buyer confirms receipt, we release payment.
Urgent Service gives your listing maximum visibility — it appears at the top of search results.
Yes, you can edit standard listings at any time from your My Listings dashboard.