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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for Nigeria 2026

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Which mobile networks you get in Nigeria

Glo and Airtel are the names most widely published for Nigeria, with MTN also appearing across the country’s eSIM lists. That gives buyers three distinct local networks to consider, although the operator they end up on depends on the eSIM selected, making the network list worth checking before purchase. Globacom Ltd, Bharti Airtel Limited and MTN Nigeria Communications Limited are the companies behind them. 5G is also stated on profiles using these networks, but that is a ceiling published for the profile, not a speed to expect throughout a trip.

  • GloBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Globacom Ltd

    30 of 32 providers

    RedEx eSIM, iroamly, Bloomy eSIM, AbestESIM, and eSimCard +25 more

  • AirtelBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Bharti Airtel Limited

    27 of 32 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, iroamly, AbestESIM, and Roamix +22 more

  • MTNBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by MTN Nigeria Communications Limited

    22 of 32 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, eSimCard, Esimatic, AirPlans, and Roamix +17 more
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  • 9mobileBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd.

    2 of 32 providers

    AirPlans and MyEsimGlobal

Where your data comes out in Nigeria

This is a split: one provider breaks out locally in Nigeria, while the others route through the United Kingdom, United States or Singapore. That choice affects both latency and your apparent location: round trips are typically about 93ms overall, rising to roughly 198ms via Singapore, which adds responsiveness delay but does not cap download speed. A foreign IP can also make a Nigerian banking or government app refuse access, whereas a local breakout gives you a Nigerian address and should behave normally.

Where each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

240 ms
  • RedEx eSIMRedEx eSIMFlag of United Kingdom~111 ms
  • eSIMnoweSIMnowFlag of United Kingdom~111 ms
  • Bloomy eSIMBloomy eSIMFlag of Singapore~198 ms
  • AbestESIMAbestESIMFlag of Singapore~198 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of Singapore~198 ms
  • YonoSIMYonoSIMFlag of Singapore~198 ms

Nigeria eSIM prices, month by month

Data has been getting cheaper in Nigeria: a gigabyte typically goes for $3.58 now, against $3.73 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 4% across 10 months.

That is well above the $1.62 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track. Nigeria is one of the pricier places we cover, at 181 of 229 counting from the cheapest, and the gap between the best and worst plan on this page is correspondingly wide. The move is recent: the figure went up 19% in September 2026 alone.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Nigeria$3.58
  • All destinations$1.62
Typical per GB
$3.58down 4% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.48up 15% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
3,192up 2,419 since Dec 2025
Providers
49up 26 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$3.58up 19% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.48up 38% on the previous monthTypical per day3,192up 112% on the previous monthPlans49up 21 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$3.01down 16% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.07down 3% on the previous monthTypical per day1,504up 20% on the previous monthPlans28up 4 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$3.59up 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.10down 4% on the previous monthTypical per day1,252Plans24Providers
June 2026$3.50down 13% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.15down 10% on the previous monthTypical per day1,251up 6% on the previous monthPlans24down 1 on the previous monthProviders
May 2026$4.00up 13% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.28down 5% on the previous monthTypical per day1,184up 3% on the previous monthPlans25up 1 on the previous monthProviders
April 2026$3.55Typical per GB$1.35up 15% on the previous monthTypical per day1,153up 25% on the previous monthPlans24up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$3.55up 8% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.17up 3% on the previous monthTypical per day920down 24% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
February 2026$3.28down 16% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.14down 12% on the previous monthTypical per day1,203up 46% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
January 2026$3.90up 5% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.30up 1% on the previous monthTypical per day822up 6% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
December 2025$3.73Typical per GB$1.29Typical per day773Plans23Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Nigeria

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Nigeria, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Travel eSIM choice in Nigeria is broad: RedEx eSIM, AbestESIM, iroamly, Roamix, eSimCard and Esimatic all list plans for the country. These brands resell access to local operators rather than running their own networks, with Glo, Airtel and MTN among those named in the listings. The brand itself therefore tells you little about the right option. Pay closer attention to the data allowance, duration, price and what happens after the bundle is used, since similarly branded plans can work quite differently.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Nigeria?

Glo, Airtel and MTN are the Nigerian operators named in published travel eSIM listings. That gives you a genuine choice of underlying network, but usually not a switch to make after purchase: the eSIM provider’s stated operator list determines where the eSIM roams. Comparing those lists can therefore tell you which operator is associated with a product, alongside its data allowance and terms. The list is provider-specific, so a different eSIM may be tied to a different operator for the same trip.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Nigeria?

A zero-priced data option is currently listed for Nigeria, but it is a trial rather than a travel plan. The allowance is small, may be speed-limited, and generally requires creating an account with the provider. It can be useful for getting online initially or testing compatibility, not for carrying normal data use throughout a trip. Since Nigeria is covered by most major eSIM providers, this is a real promotional tier in an active market, not evidence of a lasting no-cost service.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Nigeria?

Several major eSIM sellers include unlimited options for Nigeria, so this is not a niche offering. The catch is that “unlimited” means continued access, not uninterrupted full-speed data: after the fast-data allowance is used, the connection is slowed, sometimes for the rest of that day and sometimes until the plan ends. Check the reset pattern and reduced speed before buying, since the same label can hide very different day-to-day usability.

Destinations near Nigeria

Crossing a border from Nigeria? Compare eSIMs for the countries around it.

Regional eSIMs that cover Nigeria: Africa

eSIM Providers for Nigeria

Glo and Airtel are the most widely stated networks here, with MTN also part of the mix, so the operator behind an eSIM is a meaningful choice rather than a fixed constant. Several options state more than one network, which can help when one operator is weaker in a particular area. Before buying, check the stated network list against your route and give extra weight to multi-network plans if you will travel beyond major towns.

43 providers sell eSIMs for Nigeria. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.