Connected in Nigeria
eSIM Nigeria
Land in Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt with data ready on Airtel and Glo 4G
Choose a Nigeria eSIM plan
Choose the perfect plan for your Nigeria adventure
1 GB
7 Days- 1 GB Internet
- Wi-Fi Hotspot Allowed
- Instant Activation
- Validity Starting on First Use
3 GB
30 Days- 3 GB Internet
- Wi-Fi Hotspot Allowed
- Instant Activation
- Validity Starting on First Use
5 GB
30 Days- 5 GB Internet
- Wi-Fi Hotspot Allowed
- Instant Activation
- Validity Starting on First Use
10 GB
30 Days- 10 GB Internet
- Wi-Fi Hotspot Allowed
- Instant Activation
- Validity Starting on First Use
All plans include 4G/5G coverage across Nigeria • No contracts • Instant Activation
Why travelers choose Esimy
- No contracts
- 24-hour days, counted from your first connection at your destination
- Add data to the same eSIM anytime
- Wi-Fi hotspot: Allowed on all plans
Before you buy your Nigeria eSIM
Is my phone compatible?
Quick check: dial *#06# on your phone. If an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. It also needs to be carrier-unlocked.
How much data do I need?
A rough estimate based on typical use. Video and hotspot use the most data.
eSIM Nigeria: 4G data on Airtel and Glo for the trip home
Esimy’s eSIM Nigeria plans put your phone on Airtel and Glo 4G as soon as you land at Murtala Muhammed in Lagos or Nnamdi Azikiwe in Abuja. No NIN, no SIM registration.
A lot of people buying this Nigeria eSIM are coming home, for Christmas in Lagos or a wedding in Enugu. Others fly into Abuja or Port Harcourt for meetings. You install it on Wi-Fi before the flight, and validity only starts when it first connects in Nigeria.
Signal is strong in Lagos, Abuja and the other big cities. Between them it gets patchy on some highways and in rural areas, and power cuts can take a tower down for a while. Download offline maps before a long drive, say Lagos to Benin City. Plans run from 1 GB for 7 days to 20 GB for 30 days.
Searching for an MTN eSIM in Nigeria? Ours isn’t one. It’s a travel data eSIM with no Nigerian number, calls or SMS, and if you’re staying for months or need a local line, a registered SIM linked to your NIN will suit you better. On a visit, your home number stays on for calls and bank codes and WhatsApp handles the rest. Run low and you can top up the same eSIM. Going on to Kenya or South Africa? Add our Kenya eSIM or South Africa eSIM.
Nigeria eSIM at a glance
- Networks
- Airtel, Glo
- Speed
- 4G/LTE, 5G where available
- Plans
- 5 · from 4.49 €
- Validity
- 7–30 days 24-hour days, counted from your first connection at your destination
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- Allowed on all plans
- Calls & SMS
- Data only
- Top-up
- Add data to the same eSIM anytime No new QR code needed
- Delivery
- Instant delivery by email and in the Esimy app
- Refunds
- Within 30 days of purchase if the QR code hasn't been scanned Refund policy
Compare Nigeria eSIM plans
Need help with your Nigeria eSIM?
Real people, 24/7Message our support team on WhatsApp or by email. We help with installation, activation and connection problems, day and night.
Travelling to more countries?
Nigeria is also covered by these regional eSIMs:
How Esimy Works?
Select a Package
Choose from range of multiple countries/packages.
Scan QR Code with instructions received over your email
Easy activation with email details or our intuitive website dashboard.
Ready for travel!
Have the best trip possible without internet hassles.
Manage your eSIM with the Esimy App
Install, activate, and track your data — all from your phone.
- Add data to the same eSIM anytime
- Free 1 GB on every app order of 3 GB or more
- Send eSIMs as gifts and redeem the ones you receive
- Get notified about your data usage
- 5% back in your Esimy Wallet on every order
- Invite friends: €3 for you and €3 for them
Get it now
Available on the App Store and Google Play
eSIM vs Physical SIM Card in Nigeria
Compare the benefits of using an eSIM data plan versus a traditional SIM card for international travel to Nigeria.
Nigeria Travel and Connectivity Guide
How mobile data holds up in Nigeria, power cuts included
eSIM Nigeria coverage areas
Lagos has the strongest signal: Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki, Ikeja, the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge and the area around Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Abuja is well covered too, including Wuse, Maitama, Garki and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Benin City and Calabar have good 4G in town. Between cities it’s patchier, and some long highway stretches and rural areas have weak or no signal.
Network
Connects to Airtel and Glo (Globacom) on 4G/LTE. Your phone picks one of the two automatically; if the signal is poor, you can try the other by choosing it manually in your network settings. Both are strong in Lagos, Abuja and the other big cities. Outside them, signal fades on some highway stretches and in villages, and power cuts can knock a local tower offline for a while. We don’t throttle it on our end. Real-world speed comes from the signal at your location and the phone you’re holding.
Data usage tips
• 1–3 GB: a short business trip or a week of family visits, with WhatsApp, Bolt and Google Maps
• 5–10 GB: two or three weeks home for Christmas or a wedding, with photos, Instagram and video calls
• 20 GB: a long stay, remote work from Lekki or Abuja, or a hotspot for a laptop
Tourist highlights
Lekki Conservation Centre and its long canopy walkway; Nike Art Gallery in Lekki; Freedom Park and Balogun Market on Lagos Island; a boat ride to Tarkwa Bay beach; Olumo Rock in Abeokuta; Zuma Rock beside the highway north of Abuja; the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, a UNESCO site; Calabar Carnival in December; Obudu Mountain Resort on the plateau in Cross River State, where signal can be patchy.
Apps that help
Bolt and Uber for rides in Lagos and Abuja. Google Maps shows live traffic, and in Lagos you’ll want it: the go-slow on Third Mainland Bridge or the Lekki-Epe Expressway can add a lot of time, so leave early for the airport. WhatsApp is how drivers, hotels, tailors and event planners keep in touch. Locals often pay by bank transfer, even at small shops; without a Nigerian account, carry some naira cash.
Roaming tips
Nigeria is outside the EU roaming zone, and roaming on a UK, US or Canadian plan there is usually expensive. Before you land, move mobile data to the Esimy eSIM, turn on Data Roaming for it and turn it off for your home SIM, which stays on for calls and texts. Got a Nigerian line you use for bank codes? On a dual-SIM phone it can be one of your two active lines, with Esimy as the other. Outside Nigeria the eSIM won’t connect, so a stopover elsewhere in West Africa needs its own plan.
Why travelers choose Esimy Nigeria
- Online at Murtala Muhammed or Nnamdi Azikiwe before you reach the pickup area
- Two networks, Airtel and Glo, on 4G/LTE
- No NIN or SIM registration; the QR code comes by email right after purchase
- Buy weeks before the trip; validity only starts at first connection in Nigeria
- Hotspot allowed, and you top up the same eSIM from your dashboard or the app
Best time to visit
- November to March: dry weather across most of the country, with dusty Harmattan haze between December and February
- Late December: weddings, concerts and Christmas trips home fill Lagos, and Calabar holds its carnival in December; book flights early
- April to October: rainy season in the south, when heavy downpours can flood Lagos roads and slow traffic even more
Support
24/7 support via live chat, email and WhatsApp.
eSIM FAQs
Common questions about using eSIM in Nigeria
I’m home for three months. Should I get a Nigeria SIM card instead?
Possibly. A Nigerian SIM gives you a local number, which you’ll want for Nigerian bank apps and for anyone who’d rather call than use WhatsApp. It has to be registered with ID, and Nigerians link it to their NIN, usually at a network’s store. For a stay of a few weeks the eSIM is quicker; for several months, a local line is often the better fit.
Does eSIM work in Nigeria on my phone?
It does, as long as your phone takes eSIMs and isn’t carrier-locked. Recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models all qualify. Phones bought on contract in the US, UK or Canada may be tied to that carrier, so ask them first. Then look your model up on the list of supported devices.
Can I share data with my laptop or my kids’ phones?
Go ahead, tethering is allowed. It comes in handy during a power cut, when the home router goes off too. If you’ll do it often, take 10 or 20 GB.
How much data do I need for a trip to Nigeria? Is there unlimited?
- 1 GB (7 days): a short business trip with email, maps and WhatsApp
- 3 to 5 GB (30 days): two or three weeks of family visits, photos and some video calls
- 10 GB (30 days): heavy Instagram use, streaming or daily video calls home
- 20 GB (30 days): a long stay, remote work or regular hotspot use
- Unlimited: not available; 20 GB is the largest plan, though top-ups are possible
Can I top up if I stay longer than planned?
Top up the same eSIM from your Esimy dashboard or the app whenever you need to. You won’t get a new QR code, and nothing has to be reinstalled.
How do I get an eSIM in Nigeria and set it up?
- Buy it online from Esimy. There’s no ID or NIN check, and you’ll find the QR code in your email straight after purchase.
- Scan the code on Wi-Fi from your phone’s mobile or cellular settings (Add eSIM). Doing it at home before the flight is easiest.
- In Nigeria, turn on Data Roaming for the eSIM line and make it your mobile-data line. The APN configures itself.
- Your days are counted from the first connection in Nigeria, not from the purchase date.
What is eSIM Nigeria coverage like outside Lagos and Abuja?
Good in most big towns, including Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Benin City and Calabar. On some highway stretches and in rural villages it’s patchy or gone, and power cuts can take a tower offline for a while. Two networks help, but save offline maps before a road trip.
Will it work when I land at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos?
It will, as long as you’ve installed it on Wi-Fi beforehand. Switch on Data Roaming for the eSIM line once you’re on the ground, and you can message whoever is picking you up or order a Bolt from the terminal. Nnamdi Azikiwe in Abuja and Port Harcourt International work the same way.
Is it the same as an Airtel eSIM in Nigeria?
Not quite. It uses Airtel’s network (and Glo’s), but Airtel Nigeria doesn’t issue it and there’s no Airtel number on it. You buy it from Esimy, install it before you fly and top it up from your Esimy dashboard or the app.
Is this an MTN eSIM for Nigeria? Which network does it use?
No. It connects to Airtel and Glo (Globacom), not MTN. MTN does offer eSIMs, but those are local lines on a Nigerian number, issued in MTN stores and tied to your NIN. If you want an MTN number, go that way; for data on a visit, ours needs no store trip.
Is there a Nigeria eSIM with a phone number?
Not from us. Our plan is data only: no Nigerian number, no calls, no SMS. Family can reach you on WhatsApp, and your UK, US or Canadian SIM stays on in dual-SIM for normal calls and texts. Nigerian banking apps that send OTPs to a local number can’t reach this eSIM.
What is the best eSIM for Nigeria?
One that works where you’ll actually spend your time. Ours connects to two networks, Airtel and Glo, on 4G/LTE, which can help when one of them is weak in a particular area. Plans last 7 days (1 GB) or 30 days (3 to 20 GB) from first connection in Nigeria, hotspot is allowed and top-ups go on the same eSIM. Being data only, it suits visitors more than anyone who needs a Nigerian number.
