Nigeria eSIM guide
3 networks with 5G · 9 data plans from $4.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Airtel 5G, Glo 4G, MTN 3G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $4.99
- Best per GB
- 10 GB · 30 days · $4.30/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $22.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $8.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $22.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $8.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $22.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $39.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $22.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $42.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $42.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $42.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $42.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $42.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Nigeria
The Nigeria eSIM connects to Airtel, Glo and MTN. 5G is listed on Airtel; elsewhere it's 4G.
Arriving in Nigeria
- LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
- ABV Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Nigeria.
City guides in Nigeria
About unlimited in Nigeria
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Nigeria?
These regional eSIMs include Nigeria. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Nigeria eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $42.99.
All 9 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $4.99 | $0.71 | $4.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $8.99 | $0.60 | $4.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $13.99 | $0.47 | $4.66 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $22.99 | $0.77 | $4.60 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $42.99 | $1.43 | $4.30 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $22.99 | $7.66 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $30.99 | $6.20 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $39.99 | $5.71 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $46.99 | $4.70 | No cap |
Questions about Nigeria
Which networks does the Nigeria eSIM use?
The Nigeria eSIM connects to Airtel, Glo and MTN. 5G is listed on Airtel; elsewhere it's 4G.
How much data do I need for a week in Nigeria?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $22.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Nigeria?
Yes, from $22.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Nigeria plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Nigeria?
The main international airports are Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe (ABV).
Does a regional eSIM cover Nigeria?
Yes. Africa and Global include Nigeria. The smallest, Africa, covers 36 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.