Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- In preparation for the commencement of new tax law, the Federal Government has disclosed that Nigerians earning income through remote work, social media influencing, or business imports, will begin to pay tax under the new tax reforms, which will be effective from January 1, 2026.
Taiwp Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, made the disclosure during a tax education session hosted by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David, Lagos.
According to a viral video circulating social media on Tuesday, Oyedele noted that Nigerians working remotely for foreign companies are legally required to declare their income and pay tax in Nigeria.
He said, "If you are a remote...