Africa
AfricaNigeria eSIM
Landmarks · Lagos · Abuja
From $4.90 on 6 Nov 2026. No app and no account: pay here and the QR arrives by email. Data only; your home number keeps working. 5 GB lasts 30 days, so one pack covers a 1-, 2- or 4-week trip.
Not sure which size? Work it out
7 days at about 600 MB a day ≈ 4.2 GB. 5 GB fits, $20.09.
Same 5 GB / 30 days: $20.09 here, $30.00 at Airalo. Checked 6 Nov 2026.
- Refund if unusedNot installed? 30 days to cancel.
- QR by emailInstall on Wi-Fi, switch on when you land.
- Secure checkoutStripe. Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Pay in your own currency.
- A person, not a botWrite any hour: a reply in minutes.
- Networks
- GloYour phone picks the strongest of these on its own. No setting to change.
- Internet via
- UK
- Top-up
- Same profileAdd more GB to this same eSIM later, from your order page. No new QR, nothing to install.
Prices checked 6 Nov 2026, in US dollars.
50 brands’ prices for Nigeria, side by side →
Visiting more countries? Plan the whole trip, one payment →
Nigeria only: 5 GB for 30 days is $20.09. Crossing borders? Africa regional covers 29 countries on one QR, Nigeria included: 5 GB for 30 days is $32.79.
QR mail in about a minute
Tap Add eSIM on Wi-Fi
Land, switch roaming on
Not buying today?
Get the setup steps for Nigeria by email, and we can tell you if your pack gets cheaper.
Nigeria eSIM in numbers
- No app and no account: pay on this page and the QR code arrives by email in about a minute. The cheapest way in is 1 GB for 7 days at $4.90. How buying without an app works.
- 5 GB for 30 days costs $20.09, which is $4.02 a GB; the 20 GB pack brings it to $3.43 a GB.
- For 5 GB lasting 30 days, ours is number 17 of the 43 brands we compare for Nigeria; the lowest is SimBalkan at $16.73 (prices read 3 Nov to 6 Nov 2026). Every brand side by side.
- Each pack on its own page, with the same data at other brands: 1 GB, 7 days, 3 GB, 30 days, 5 GB, 30 days, 10 GB, 30 days, 20 GB, 30 days.
eSIM, local SIM or pocket Wi-Fi in Nigeria?
A local SIM is often cheaper per GB. The difference is where you get it and what it asks for. Prices from each operator’s own page, read 4 Nov 2026.
Compare 3 options: price, where to get it, ID
| Option | What you get | Price | How you get it | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inbox eSIM | 5 GB / 30 days | $20.09 | Online before you fly; QR by email, installs on Wi-Fi | None |
| Glo prepaid SIM with a 30-day data plan | 12.5GB for 30 days (10.5GB + 2GB* as shown by Glo) | ₦4,000 (about $3.00) for the data plan; the SIM card price is not published | Glo stores and agents; add the plan by dialing *312# | International passport for visitors (NCC rule) |
| MTN prepaid SIM with a 30-day data plan | 10GB + 10 minutes for 30 days | ₦4,500 (about $3.37) for the data plan; the SIM card price is not published | MTN stores and SIM registration points; add the plan by texting 147 to 312 | International passport for visitors (NCC rule); MTN's own page names the NIN slip for Nigerians |
Before you land in Nigeria
Nigeria has four networks and our plan uses Glo, the third largest. Expect good 4G in Lagos, Abuja and other big cities, and weaker signal in rural areas.
3 things to know, each with its source
- In July 2026 Glo had 23.6 million mobile lines (12.13%), behind MTN (51.76%) and Airtel (34.26%) and ahead of T2 (1.85%). NCC data, via Arise News
- Foreigners on a tourist or visitor visa get a Nigerian SIM with their international passport; a National Identification Number is needed only if they later become residents. Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
- In July 2025, after a 50% rise in national phone tariffs, Glo said it would build more than 1,000 new 4G sites within a year. Ecofin Agency
Read before you go: eSIM for West Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and more
Questions
What is the best eSIM for Nigeria?
For most trips, 5 GB for 30 days is enough: $20.09 here, against $30.00 at Airalo for the same data (read 6 Nov 2026). It is data only and needs no app: the QR code and a one-tap install link arrive by email. Every brand's price for Nigeria, dated and sourced, is on our comparison page.
Which Nigeria eSIM for a month?
Every one of these lasts 30 days: 3 GB $12.99, 5 GB $20.09, 10 GB $36.09, 20 GB $68.69. The 30 days start when the eSIM first connects to a network there, so you can buy before the trip.
Can I buy a Nigeria eSIM without an app?
Yes. You pay on this page and the QR code and a one-tap install link arrive by email: no app and no account. It is data only, with no phone number, so your home SIM keeps your calls and SMS.
Does the Nigeria eSIM come with a phone number?
No. It is data only: no local number, calls or SMS on this eSIM. Your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts (your carrier's roaming rates apply to them), and WhatsApp, FaceTime or Signal calls run over the eSIM's data. If you need a local number in Nigeria, for example for a service that texts a code, buy a local SIM there.
Which Nigeria eSIM for a week or two?
For 7 days: 1 GB $4.90. The 30-day packs cover one or two weeks too: 3 GB $12.99, 5 GB $20.09.
Will WhatsApp keep my number with a Nigeria eSIM?
Yes. WhatsApp stays on your home number: this eSIM is data only and has no number. Leave your home SIM in the phone with its data roaming off, use the Nigeria eSIM for mobile data, and do not re-register WhatsApp.
11 more questions
Is a Nigeria eSIM cheaper than roaming?
Usually, for a trip of more than a day or two. US carriers charge $12 a day for roaming (AT&T International Day Pass, Verizon TravelPass, read 4 Nov 2026) where they cover Nigeria, so a week costs $84. Here 5 GB for 30 days is $20.09 in total.
How much is the Nigeria eSIM?
From $4.90 in USD, and the price on this page is the price you pay. Sizes run from the 1 GB pack up; pick one in the list above.
When does the Nigeria plan start?
First attach to a covered network. Install on Wi-Fi before you fly. After you land, turn data roaming on for this line.
Can I hotspot in Nigeria?
Yes, it uses the same GB. We never block it; rarely, a local network limits it.
Which networks in Nigeria?
Glo. Your phone joins whichever of these is strongest where you are.
Is this 5G in Nigeria?
This pack runs on 3G/4G/5G. You get 5G where the local network offers it to visitors, otherwise 4G.
What APN do I use in Nigeria?
Automatic unless the QR mail names one
Can I use this Nigeria eSIM in another country?
No. This pack is Nigeria. A new country is a new QR. Keep this one if you return.
Can I top up the Nigeria plan?
Same profile, same coverage. Extra GB is a top-up, not a new QR.
How long do I have to install the Nigeria eSIM?
Start using within 180 days of purchase. After that an unused pack can expire. Scan on Wi-Fi before you fly.
What if I buy the wrong plan?
QR not scanned and not on the phone? Email within 30 days of issue. We cancel and refund. Installed? Buy the right country and keep this QR for later.