Nigeria Travel eSIM
Prepaid data for Nigeria from $11. Scan a QR code and you're online.
Plans & prices
Selected 1 GB · 7 days 3 GB · 30 days 5 GB · 30 days 10 GB · 30 days 20 GB · 30 days
Total $11$22$33$50.50$83.50
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
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Nigeria
MTN Nigeria network
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Nigeria
Nigeria runs on the MTN Nigeria network, and a TravelNet eSIM connects to it the moment you land — no counter queue, no plastic SIM, no roaming bill waiting when you get home.
Plans run from $11 for 1 GB over 7 days up to $83.50 for 20 GB over 30 days. Two weeks of navigation, messaging and the occasional video call generally lands around 5 GB.
Where 5G has been rolled out you’ll get it; everywhere else the plan runs on 4G/LTE. Both are far more than maps and messaging need — the difference only shows on large downloads. Tethering is allowed on every Nigeria plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Crossing borders on the same trip? The Africa plan covers 39 destinations on one profile from $14.50. Otherwise there are separate plans for Algeria from $14.50, Benin from $10.50 and Botswana from $14.50.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Nigeria plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email in seconds — 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 Africa plan covers 39 countries from $14.50 — worth it from the third border.
Nigeria eSIM questions
Which network does the Nigeria eSIM use?
MTN Nigeria. It is one of Nigeria's main mobile networks, so coverage matches what local subscribers get rather than a thin roaming-only footprint.
Will I get 5G in Nigeria?
Yes, where MTN Nigeria has deployed it and your phone supports it. Outside those areas the eSIM falls back to 4G/LTE automatically — you won't need to change any setting.
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. That puts a long weekend in Nigeria at 1–3 GB (from $11) and a two-week trip nearer 5–10 GB.
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 1 GB plan then gives you 7 days from arrival and the larger plans 30 days.
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 a partner network, 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 top up from the same page — buy another Nigeria plan and it queues behind the current one on the same eSIM profile. There's no need to reinstall anything or scan a second QR code.
I'm also visiting Algeria and Benin — do I need separate eSIMs?
Not necessarily. The Africa plan covers 39 destinations including Nigeria on a single profile from $14.50. If Nigeria is the bulk of the trip, a country plan plus a top-up is usually cheaper; if you're crossing several borders, the regional plan wins.
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.