Nigeria Travel eSIM
One eSIM for Nigeria and its neighbours. Scan a QR code and you're online.
Plans & prices
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
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Nigeria
Nationwide data coverage
- 4G / LTE
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Nigeria
A Nigeria eSIM from TravelNet is a multi-country profile that includes Nigeria — useful, because few people visit Nigeria without crossing at least one border. Scan one QR code before departure and the same plan follows you across the region.
Most travellers over-buy data. Navigation and messaging for a week is under 2 GB — streaming and video calls are what move the number, at roughly 1 GB an hour.
Coverage in Nigeria is 4G/LTE. It handles navigation, messaging, calls over data and streaming without complaint, and it reaches considerably further than any 5G rollout currently does. Tethering is allowed on every Nigeria plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Because these are regional plans, crossing into a neighbouring country usually needs no new eSIM at all — check the coverage list on the plan you pick. The full Africa plan page shows everything the region offers, and Tunisia, Uganda and Zambia have their own pages too.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Nigeria plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email within minutes — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
- 3
Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond Nigeria?
One profile, one allowance, no swapping SIMs at a border.
- Africa from $8.49 · up to 23 countries
- Global from $9.99 · up to 173 countries
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Tunisia
from $4.49 -
Uganda
from $8.49 -
Zambia
from $8.49 -
Algeria
from $4.49
Planning a multi-country trip? Find the plans that cover every stop →
Nigeria eSIM questions
Which network does the Nigeria eSIM use?
We don't publish a single operator name for Nigeria, because the profile can attach to more than one partner network and picks whichever is strongest where you are. In practice that means you get the best available signal rather than being locked to one operator's weak spots.
Will I get 5G in Nigeria?
No. Nigeria plans run on 4G/LTE, which is what the networks cover reliably. For maps, messaging, calls over data and streaming the difference is not something you'll notice.
How much data do I actually need for Nigeria?
Count on 100–200 MB a day if you're mostly using maps and messaging, and 1 GB an hour once video is involved. Pick the plan one size up from your estimate — running out abroad costs more hassle than the size difference.
When does my Nigeria plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Nigeria, not when you buy it. Install it at home a day or two before you fly — the validity period on the plan you choose runs from arrival, not from checkout.
Why do Nigeria plans list other countries too?
Because they are regional eSIMs: one profile whose allowance works across every country on its coverage list, Nigeria included. For a single-country trip nothing changes — install, land, connect. For a multi-country trip it means the same plan keeps working after the border.
Can I use my Nigeria eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every Nigeria plan, so you can share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or someone travelling with you. Hotspot data comes out of the same allowance.
Can I keep my own phone number while I'm in Nigeria?
Yes. Nothing is removed from your phone. The Nigeria profile is added as a second line and set as the one used for data, while your usual number keeps receiving calls, texts and bank verification codes. Switch data roaming off on the home line before you fly.
Do I need to register or show a passport to use a Nigeria eSIM?
No. The plan roams on partner networks, so there's no local SIM registration, no ID upload and no shop visit. You buy it, scan the QR code, and it works on arrival.
What happens if I run out of data in Nigeria?
You can buy another Nigeria plan from the same page and install it the same way. Plans marked as top-up capable can also be extended without a new QR code.
I'm also visiting Tunisia and Uganda — do I need separate eSIMs?
Check the coverage list on the plan you pick first — many Nigeria plans are regional and already include the neighbours, in which case one eSIM covers the whole trip. Otherwise the Africa plan does.
Will my phone work with a Nigeria eSIM?
If it's an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship, almost certainly — and it must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# and look for an EID number: if one is listed, the phone has an eSIM. Our compatibility list has the full set.