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Nigeria eSIM

Best travel data plans for Nigeria — Africa

From AED 18.33 · 34 plans available

  • QR code by email
  • Keep your own number
  • Starts at your destination

Choose your plan — Nigeria

34 plans available. Select one and order in a minute.

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Dial *#06# on your phone. If you see an "EID" number, your phone supports eSIM. See the full list

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Included with every plan

  • Data-only eSIM
  • QR code delivered by email
  • Starts at your destination
  • Keep your phone number
  • Top-up available

Rivo eSIM offers prepaid data plans for Nigeria on local 4G/5G networks, starting from AED 18.33. Your plan only starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Nigeria, so you can install it days before departure and keep the line switched off until you arrive.

Regional plans that include Nigeria

1 GB
Africa · 19 countries
AED 36.69
4G Hotspot 7 days
1 GB
Africa · 20 countries
AED 44.03
4G/5G Hotspot 1 days
1 GBZ
Africa · 12 countries
AED 47.71
4G/5G Hotspot 7 days
1 GBZ
Global · 104 countries
AED 51.38
4G/5G Hotspot 7 days

Mobile networks in Nigeria

Travel eSIMs for Nigeria connect to these local networks. Depending on the plan, your eSIM uses one or more of them and your phone picks the strongest signal.

Glo 4G/5G9Mobile, MTN Nigeria, Glo Mobile, Airtel Nigeria 4G

5G is available on some plans (your phone must support 5G). Other plans use fast 4G/LTE.

Before you buy

Check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. This is a data-only eSIM — calls work through apps like WhatsApp.

Download offline maps

Save maps of Nigeria before your trip so you can find your way even without data.

Frequently asked questions about Nigeria eSIM

Which mobile networks does a Nigeria eSIM use?
Our Nigeria plans use 9Mobile, MTN Nigeria, Glo Mobile, Airtel Nigeria. Your phone connects automatically to the best available signal.
How much data do I need for a week in Nigeria?
For maps, messages and social media, 3 to 5 GB is usually enough for a week. If you stream video or share your connection, choose 10 GB or an unlimited plan.
When does my Nigeria plan start?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Nigeria, not when you buy or install it. Install it on Wi-Fi before your trip and turn the line on when you land.
Can I keep my phone number in Nigeria?
Yes. The eSIM is for data only and your usual SIM stays active for calls and SMS. You can also call with WhatsApp or FaceTime over the eSIM data.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Nigeria?
In most cases, yes: you pay a fixed prepaid price with no roaming surprises, and plans for Nigeria start from AED 18.33.

Why buy an eSIM for Nigeria?

Travelling to Nigeria and need reliable mobile data? An eSIM is the simplest way to stay connected. Instead of looking for a local SIM card at the airport or paying expensive roaming fees to your home carrier, you buy a Nigeria eSIM online before your trip and install it by scanning a QR code. No SIM swapping, no shop visit, no contract.

How to get an eSIM for Nigeria

  1. 1Choose a plan — pick the data and validity that fit your trip above.
  2. 2Order and pay — with the payment method of your choice.
  3. 3Scan and install — open Settings › Mobile data › Add eSIM and scan the QR code you receive by email.
  4. 4Activate on arrival — turn on the eSIM line and data roaming when you land in Nigeria.
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