Upwork Freelancers in Nigeria Can Now Withdraw with Zero Fees on Cleva

If you’re a freelancer on Upwork, you already know the feeling.
You complete a project, finally get paid, and by the time the money lands in your account, a few more dollars have quietly disappeared. Between Upwork’s platform charges and local bank deposit fees, your earnings can shrink fast.

That’s exactly what we set out to fix and if you missed it when we first announced it, now’s the perfect time to catch up.

We’ve launched something bold and industry-first:
🎉 No more deposit fees on Upwork payments from now through the end of 2025. 🎉

Yes, you read that right. When you receive money from Upwork into your Cleva USD account, there will be no extra deductions, no processing charges, and no surprise fees. Just clean, full payouts, exactly as it should be.

What this means for you

Let’s say you withdraw $2,000 from Upwork.
With most platforms, you’ll lose $10–$20 in deposit fees alone.

But with Cleva?

✅ You receive exactly $2,000 in your Cleva USD account.
✅ No deposit fee. No processing charge. Just more money for you.

And it gets even better.

For every $10 you receive, you earn 1 Cleva Point. So for a $2,000 deposit, that’s 200 points (worth $2 when redeemed). You get to enjoy zero fees and steady rewards every single month. By the end of 6 months, you get $12 just from using Cleva.

How to get started with zero-fee Upwork payments

Getting set up is simple, and the benefits kick in instantly. Whether you’re new to Cleva or already using it, here’s how to start enjoying zero deposit fees on every Upwork payment:

1. Create a Cleva account here.
   
2. Verify your identity and get your free USD account in minutes.
   
3. After getting your Cleva USD account successfully, go to the ‘Get Paid’ tab under the Settings menu on your Upwork account.
   
4. Click “Add a withdrawal method” and select “Direct to a US Bank (USD).” Enter your Cleva USD account details and click “Add bank account” to complete the setup.
   
5. Once linked, go back to the ‘Get Paid’ tab and withdraw your earnings.
   
6. When your payment hits your Cleva account, you’ll see a line item confirming the deposit, with “Deposit fee waived for Upwork” clearly stated. You get the full amount you earned, exactly as it should be.

Why we did this

You already pay Upwork a platform fee. You shouldn’t have to lose even more of your income just to access your money. That’s why we’re making a bold move to change that.

Cleva is now the first in the cross-border payment space to offer zero deposit fees on Upwork payments, and we’re doing it because we’re committed to helping freelancers across Africa earn and grow globally.

This update is all about empowering you to:

• Enjoy your money better.
• Buy more Upwork Connects.
• Save or reinvest in your freelance career.
• Focus on your growth and land more gigs.

Cleva already offers some of the most competitive services for freelancers in Nigeria. Now, we’re taking it up a notch. Whether you earn $100, $500, or $10,000 a month, your take-home pay just got better.

We’re building the tools for African freelancers to thrive on the global stage, with more transparency, better value, and features that actually support your journey.

Download the Cleva app today and never lose a dime to unnecessary fees again.