5 Best APIs with rates in Nigeria

We've analyzed and compared the top 5 API providers supporting rates for Nigerian developers and businesses. Find the right infrastructure fit for your startup below.

Written by Editorial Staffs as at 11th June, 2026

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Open Exchange Rates
Fixer.io
XE Currency Data API
CurrencyLayer
Alpha Vantage
PricingFree: 1000 requests/month, Enterprise availableFree tier: 100 requests/month, Paid from €10/monthPaid plans only, starting from $49/month. Enterprise pricing available.Free: 100 requests/month. Paid from $9.99/month for hourly updates and more requests.Free: 25 requests/day. Premium from $50/month for higher limits.
API Access
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
JSON Responses
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
HTTPS Secure
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Documentation
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Sandbox
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Free Tier
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Currency Conversion
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Real-time Rates
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Historical Data (1994+)
No
No
Yes
No
No
NGN Support
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
170+ Currencies
No
No
Yes
No
No
Conversion Endpoint
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Crypto Rates
No
No
No
No
No
Bulk Rates
No
No
Yes
No
No
Historical Data
No
No
No
Yes
No
168+ Currencies
No
No
No
Yes
No
HTTPS
No
No
No
Yes
No
Real-time Stock Prices
No
No
No
No
Yes
Historical OHLCV Data
No
No
No
No
Yes
Forex Rates
No
No
No
No
Yes
Cryptocurrency Prices
No
No
No
No
Yes
Technical Indicators (RSI, MACD etc)
No
No
No
No
Yes
Fundamental Data
No
No
No
No
Yes
Earnings Data
No
No
No
No
Yes
Nigerian Stocks (NGX)
No
No
No
No
No
Batch Requests
No
No
No
No
No
Real-time Prices
No
No
No
No
Yes
Market Data
No
No
No
No
Yes
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