Does the Nigeria eSIM include calls and texts?

No. The plan provides mobile data only; calls and texts are not included.

Can I top up my Nigeria eSIM?

Yes. You can top up the eSIM if you need additional data.

How much data do I need for a trip to Nigeria?

For light use, 0.1GB or 0.5GB may be enough for essential messaging and occasional browsing. Choose 1GB to 10GB for more regular use, or select unlimited data if you expect heavier usage.

Nigeria: is an eSIM better than a local SIM?

For most travellers, yes. A local SIM in Nigeria means finding a shop once you have landed, usually with ID in hand, and it leaves you on a single carrier. An eSimHero eSIM installs before you travel, works the moment you arrive, connects across the networks we carry there, and leaves your usual number active on the same phone.

Nigeria Local eSIMs

Name: Nigeria eSIM
Brand: eSimHero
Availability: InStock

Stay connected in Nigeria with plans starting from $1.75

If you're running low, you can always top up

The package starts when you connect to a supported network

Delivered instantly via QR code to your email

Networks

Glo4G

Internet Breakout

United Kingdom

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7 days

100 MB

$1.75

500 MB

$3.50

1 GB

$5.00

15 days

3 GB

$12.00

30 days

3 GB

$12.75

5 GB

$19.50

10 GB

$35.25

Nigeria eSIM Data Speed

Your data breaks out in United Kingdom, around 5,257 km from Nigeria, adding roughly 53 ms of travel time. Browsing, maps, messaging and streaming are unaffected, though video calls and online gaming may feel slightly delayed. In return, this is the lowest price we can offer for Nigeria.

Networks: Glo4G
Breaks out in: United Kingdom
Added latency: ~53 ms; ~5,257 km

Works well with

Estimated from the distance between Nigeria and the breakout country. Real-world latency also depends on the mobile network you connect to. Why this matters

About eSIMs in Nigeria

Choose a Nigeria eSIM for mobile data during your trip, with plans available for periods from 1 to 30 days. Options include fixed data allowances and unlimited data, so you can select a plan that matches your itinerary and usage.

Coverage & networks

The eSIM connects to Glo's 4G network in Nigeria, giving you mobile data for online services during your stay. It is a data-only plan, so calls and texts are not included. Check that your device supports eSIM before you travel.

How much data you need

Choose from 0.1GB, 0.5GB, 1GB, 3GB, 5GB or 10GB, or select an unlimited plan. Light users may only need 0.1GB or 0.5GB for essentials, while 3GB to 10GB may suit regular navigation, messaging and browsing. Plans are available for 1, 3, 5, 7, 15 or 30 days, and you can top up if you need more data.

Setting it up

Select the Nigeria plan that matches your trip length and data needs, then activate it for use in Nigeria. Check that your device supports eSIM before purchasing.

Need broader coverage?

Traveling beyond Nigeria? These plans include Nigeria plus more.

Global

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$7.50

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$9.25

Global Plus

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$12.00

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Nigeria Travel eSIM vs Local SIM

One network from a shop counter, or every network before you fly.

How an eSimHero travel eSIM compares with a local SIM card in Nigeria
	Local SIM	eSimHero eSIM
Networks	One only	1 networks
Speed	That one carrier's	4G
Ready	After you land	Before you fly
ID needed	Often	Never
Your number	Has to come out	Stays active
Top-ups	Find a shop	Online, seconds
Price	Unknown until you land	$1.75