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SIM cards, eSIM and internet in Nigeria
—Median fixed download
Internet and SIM cards in Nigeria
Buy from carrier shops or Lagos airport kiosks; SIM registration needs your passport and a National Identification Number (NIN) step for foreigners. Allow 3,000–10,000 NGN for monthly data.
Mobile carriers
| Carrier |
|---|
| MTN Nigeria |
| Airtel Nigeria |
| Glo |
Key facts
- Tourist SIM: Buy from carrier shops or Lagos airport kiosks; SIM registration needs your passport and a National Identification Number (NIN) step for foreigners. Allow 3,000–10,000 NGN for monthly data.
- eSIM: local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Internet & coworking by place
Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Nigeria
- US State Department travel advisory
- Nigeria Immigration Service e-visa portal
- Nigeria Immigration Service
- World Bank open data
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