# Nigeria eSIM - eSIMpass

> Prepaid data-only travel eSIM for Nigeria. Bought online, delivered by email as a QR code, installed in a few minutes. No contract, no physical SIM, no phone number.

- Product page and checkout: https://www.esimpass.com/en/esim/esim-nigeria
- Prices as of 2026-10-12, in USD, taxes included
- From 4.49 USD

## Plans on sale

| Plan | Type | Price | Checkout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days - 1GB Data | Fixed data | 4.49 USD | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.com/en/checkout?product_id=118&qty=1&gmc=esim-nigeria&currency=USD&options=%7B%2292%22%3A69415%7D) |
| 15 Days - 3GB Data | Fixed data | 12.14 USD | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.com/en/checkout?product_id=118&qty=1&gmc=esim-nigeria&currency=USD&options=%7B%2292%22%3A69416%7D) |
| 30 Days - 5GB Data | Fixed data | 18.23 USD | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.com/en/checkout?product_id=118&qty=1&gmc=esim-nigeria&currency=USD&options=%7B%2292%22%3A69417%7D) |
| 30 Days - 10GB Data | Fixed data | 32.79 USD | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.com/en/checkout?product_id=118&qty=1&gmc=esim-nigeria&currency=USD&options=%7B%2292%22%3A69418%7D) |
| 30 Days - 20GB Data | Fixed data | 59.04 USD | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.com/en/checkout?product_id=118&qty=1&gmc=esim-nigeria&currency=USD&options=%7B%2292%22%3A69419%7D) |
| 30 Days - 50GB Data | Fixed data | 132.84 USD | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.com/en/checkout?product_id=118&qty=1&gmc=esim-nigeria&currency=USD&options=%7B%2292%22%3A69420%7D) |

Each Checkout link opens payment with that plan selected: only the email address and payment remain.

## How it works

1. Choose a plan and pay on the product page (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal or crypto).
2. The eSIM QR code arrives by email; install it before you travel (Settings > Mobile/Cellular > Add eSIM).
3. On arrival, select the eSIM for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Your own SIM stays in the phone for calls and SMS.

Data-only: the eSIM has no phone number. Requires an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone.

## All four Nigerian networks: MTN, Airtel, Glo and T2 (ex-9mobile)

With four networks to choose from - MTN, Airtel, Glo and T2, formerly 9mobile - a weak signal on one is usually covered by another. If your phone sticks to a poor one, pick a different network by hand in your mobile settings.

Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and the other big cities have 4G. Elsewhere it is patchier: about a third of mobile connections in Nigeria still run on 2G, and 5G is under 5% (official NCC figures, July 2026). Expect 4G in the cities and slower data in rural areas.

## Visiting family? Keep your Nigerian line in the phone

If you have a Nigerian number, keep that SIM in your phone and add this eSIM for data: on a dual-SIM phone the two run side by side. Calls and the bank codes sent to your Nigerian number keep arriving, while browsing, maps and WhatsApp run on the eSIM. You can do the same with your UK, US or other home number - but turn off data roaming on your home line, or your home network may charge you for it.

The eSIM gives you mobile internet, not a Nigerian number. Fixed-data plans run from 7 to 30 days, and there are unlimited day passes for 1 to 30 days, with fair-use limits on heavy use.

## No NIN needed - you are not registering a Nigerian SIM

Nigeria requires a National Identification Number (NIN) to register a local SIM, with exemptions for foreign visitors - who still have to buy the line in a shop with their passport, visa and entry stamp, and a photo check. With a travel eSIM you do not buy or register a Nigerian SIM at all, so none of this applies: you install the eSIM yourself before you fly.

## Arriving, power cuts and WiFi

When you land at Lagos (LOS), Abuja (ABV), Port Harcourt (PHC), Kano (KAN) or Enugu (ENU), the eSIM picks up a network as soon as you leave airplane mode.

Power cuts are common and can affect mobile service, and the government has suspended mobile networks at short notice before, so a power bank is worth packing. Canada's travel advice warns that public WiFi can be used to steal personal data - use mobile data for banking.

## FAQ

### Do I need a NIN to use an eSIM in Nigeria?

No. The NIN applies when you register a Nigerian SIM. With a travel eSIM you do not buy or register a local line.

### Can I keep my Nigerian SIM active at the same time?

Yes. On a dual-SIM phone you can keep your Nigerian SIM for calls and bank codes and use the eSIM for data.

### Is there 5G in Nigeria?

Only a little: under 5% of mobile connections were 5G in July 2026, according to the regulator. Expect 4G in the cities.

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Source: https://www.esimpass.com/en/esim/esim-nigeria - eSIMpass, Elemento Logico Lda, Portugal - help@esimpass.com