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Nigeria eSIM

Get mobile data in Nigeria before you land. Pick a plan below and it arrives by email with a tap-to-install link and a QR code. There is no app to download and your home SIM stays untouched.

eSIM plans for Nigeria

5 plan sizes are available for Nigeria, from light plans for a weekend to bigger plans for a long stay. Every plan is prepaid. No subscription and no surprise bill.

Data Validity
1 GB 7 days
2 GB 15 days
3 GB 30 days
5 GB 30 days
10 GB 30 days

Using mobile data in Nigeria

Your eSIM connects to a local network in Nigeria, so maps, messages, rides, and translation work like they do at home. Data roaming must be switched on for the eSIM line. That is normal for travel eSIMs and it does not cost extra.

Data prices in Africa vary a lot by country, so buying before you travel locks in a clear price. An eSIM also spares you hunting for a SIM shop on arrival.

Mobile networks in Nigeria

eSIM plans for Nigeria connect through Airtel, Glo and MTN, depending on the plan. 5G is available where the network has built it out. Elsewhere you get 4G.

Nigeria has three networks in the catalog, and radio type varies by plan across them. One carrier can reach 5G where it has built it out, another runs on 4G, and a third is listed on older 3G. In practice you get a mix, with the faster options concentrated in Lagos, Abuja, and the larger cities.

Speeds and reliability differ a lot between the big cities and the rural areas. In town you get quick data, while in remote regions you may fall back to slower service.

Travel eSIMs on the Airtel network →

Travel eSIMs on the Glo network →

Travel eSIMs on the MTN network →

Matching a plan to your stay

Plans run from a light weekly allowance up to a larger monthly bucket, with no unlimited option here.

A work trip to Lagos or Abuja leaning on email, maps, and messaging fits a mid-size plan. Keep an eye on usage since there is no unlimited fallback.

Apps and staying online

WhatsApp is the dominant messenger in Nigeria, and ride-hailing apps run in the big cities.

This eSIM gives data only and no Nigerian number, so ride and message apps work on data with your account signed in. Any local SMS code will not reach this line.

Good to know

Power: Types D and G, 230V

Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN)

Languages: English, with Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo widely spoken

Getting a price for Nigeria

We quote Nigeria trips one at a time instead of printing prices here. Plan prices come from live provider catalogs and they move. Email your trip to trips@get.esimion.com and the reply shows current prices for four options.

You can choose anything from a small 1 GB plan to a 10 GB plan. Validity runs from 7 to 30 days, so a weekend and a long stay are both covered. Visiting more countries than Nigeria? The Africa regional eSIM covers the area on one plan.

See how pricing works →

How to get it

The fastest way is email. Forward your flight or hotel confirmation to trips@get.esimion.com and we reply with four plan tiers for your exact dates in Nigeria, each with current pricing. Best Coverage, Best Value, Lowest Price, and Global Simplicity. You pick what matters most.

Or buy directly from this page. Current prices show at checkout. Either way the eSIM lands in your inbox and installs with one tap or a QR scan.

If you run low during the trip, email us and say "top up." We send a one-click link for more data.

First trip with an eSIM? Check your phone →

Related destinations

The fastest way to buy: forward your trip email and we reply with four plan tiers matched to your dates.

trips@get.esimion.com

How pricing works →