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Nigeria

eSIM in Nigeria

5 plans available
5G

If you are travelling to Nigeria, a travel eSIM is the smartest way to stay online. 5 plans are available with different data sizes and validity periods, with 5G coverage via Nigercell. Buy your eSIM before you fly, scan the QR code, and connect the moment you land — no store visit, no SIM swap.

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Plans available
5
Max validity (days)
30
Max speed
5G
Provider
1

eSIM plans for Nigeria

Nigercell
5G
Nigercell
Rechargeable
7.50 USD· 7.5/GB

1 GB

Data

7 days days

Validity

AirtelGloMTN
Activation: first-usage
7.50
Nigercell
5G
Nigercell
Rechargeable
13.50 USD· 6.8/GB

2 GB

Data

15 days days

Validity

AirtelGloMTN
Activation: first-usage
13.50
Nigercell
5G
Nigercell
Rechargeable
19.00 USD· 6.3/GB

3 GB

Data

30 days days

Validity

AirtelGloMTN
Activation: first-usage
19.00
Nigercell
5G
Nigercell
Rechargeable
30.00 USD· 6.0/GB

5 GB

Data

30 days days

Validity

AirtelGloMTN
Activation: first-usage
30.00
Best value
Nigercell
5G
Nigercell
Rechargeable
49.00 USD· 4.9/GB

10 GB

Data

30 days days

Validity

AirtelGloMTN
Activation: first-usage
49.00

Compare plans in Nigeria

PlanDataValidityPriceProviderNetwork
1 GB - 7 days1 GB7 days days$7.50Nigercell
5G
2 GB - 15 days2 GB15 days days$13.50Nigercell
5G
3 GB - 30 days3 GB30 days days$19.00Nigercell
5G
5 GB - 30 days5 GB30 days days$30.00Nigercell
5G
10 GB - 30 days
Best value
10 GB30 days days$49.00Nigercell
5G

Available networks in Nigeria

Airtel
5G
Glo
4G
MTN
3G

Your phone connects automatically to the best available network wherever you are in Nigeria.

Tips for using an eSIM in Nigeria

  • 1Activation policy at Nigercell: first-usage
  • 2Make sure your phone supports eSIM and is not carrier-locked before you buy.
  • 3Install your eSIM over Wi-Fi before leaving home.
  • 4Turn on "data roaming" for your eSIM line after you arrive in Nigeria.

Providers in Nigeria

Nigercell
Nigercell
Local
Rechargeable
Airtel (5G)Glo (4G)MTN (3G)

Activation: first-usage

How to activate your eSIM in Nigeria

  1. 1

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    Choose the plan that fits your trip to Nigeria and buy it through the link.

  2. 2

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    Your QR code arrives instantly by email or in your account.

  3. 3

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    Go to Settings > Cellular > Add plan and scan the QR code.

  4. 4

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    When you land in Nigeria, turn on data and browse straight away.

eSIM in Nigeria — questions

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