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No surprise bills when you get back. Pick your GB and days, pay a fixed price and browse worry-free. If you don't use it, we refund you.
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eSIM Nigeria
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Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G/5G connection5G
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
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Unlimited data with a fair-use policy (FUP): full speed up to a daily allowance, then the pace slows for the rest of the day. No cut-offs, no extra charges.
Coverage in Nigeria- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in Nigeria
- Activates on arrival, not when you buy
- Keep your number, WhatsApp and iMessage
- Guaranteed refund if it does not work
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed4G / 5G
HotspotYes
ServiceData only
ActivationOn first data use
CompatibilityiPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+ (500+ models)
InstallationQR code by email
FormatDigital eSIM (no physical SIM)
EIDDial *#06# to check it
UsageData only (your number still works for calls)
eSIM Nigeria to travel with internet in Nigeria without roaming from the moment you land. Arrive in Lagos or Abuja and connect in seconds: scan the QR that reaches your email, with no need to swap your physical SIM and no roaming charges. Great for Google Maps, WhatsApp, translating or sharing over hotspot.
You browse on Glo's local network, with 4G/5G coverage depending on the area in Lagos, Abuja and the country's main cities. Choose the GB and days you need and pay only for that; keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and share data over hotspot with whoever travels with you.
What's included
- 4G/LTE data to browse in Nigeria
- Hotspot included to share internet with those travelling with you
- Your usual number stays active: WhatsApp, incoming calls and iMessage without interruptions
- Activation QR in your email in under 1 minute
- Data top-up without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data only: no traditional calls or SMS; VoIP apps work
- Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
- Install the profile before you leave: you have 180 days from purchase to do so
Specifications
- Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
- Networks: NG - Glo 4G
- Top-up: Yes
- Hotspot: Yes
- Calls / SMS: Not included (VoIP apps only)
- Pre-activation window: 180 days from purchase
Risk-free purchase
Did you change your plans? We've got you covered
If you don't end up traveling, you have a money-back guarantee. And if something doesn't work at your destination, our human support helps you 24/7 until you're connected. No fine print, no complications.
Your next destination
Nigeria
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Nigeria without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
The PuraSim difference
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in 218 destinations on top-tier local networks, even outside big cities. And if something fails, human support 24/7 until you're online.
If you can take a photo, you can activate it
No paperwork or SIM cards. You get a QR, scan it and the eSIM installs itself. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly the same.
Choose your plan
eSIM plans for Nigeria
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Nigeria.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria · 100 MB | 7 days | €0,51 |
| Nigeria · 500 MB | 7 days | €1,28 |
| Nigeria · 1 GB | 7 days | €7,27 |
| Nigeria · 3 GB | 15 days | €20,54 |
| Nigeria · 3 GB | 30 days | €21,40 |
| Nigeria · 5 GB | 30 days | €33,81 |
| Nigeria · 10 GB | 30 days | €57,36 |
| Nigeria · 20 GB | 30 days | €101,03 |
Before you buy
Is your phone compatible?
Almost every phone since 2018 supports eSIM. Check it in 10 seconds — we show you step by step. Swipe →
Dial *#06#
Open the phone dialer and enter *#06#, just like a call. No need to press call.
Look for the EID
If a 32-digit EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM. Good news!
Ready to travel!
Just add your Nigeria plan. Activate it with a QR and land with internet.
Prefer to check by brand and model? Pick it here:
Installation
Activate your eSIM in minutes
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel. It uses no plan data.
2Settings → Cellular
Tap "Add eSIM" → "Use QR Code".
3Scan the QR
The one in your email. The eSIM installs itself.
4Activate on arrival
At your destination, turn on "Data Roaming" for PuraSim.
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel.
2Settings → Connections → SIM
Tap "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan".
3Scan the QR
Confirm the profile download.
4Turn on data
Select PuraSim and enable roaming.
The difference
vs. the old way
Compared to roaming, an airport local SIM or hotel WiFi, the PuraSim eSIM for Nigeria is the simplest and cheapest way to get internet abroad.
Roaming
Unlimited daily data
No surprise bills
Online the moment you land
Data coverage across the country
Keep your number and WhatsApp
Human support on WhatsApp
4G/5G speed, no throttling
Daily plans: full-speed data up to the daily cap; after that, reduced speed (fair use).
With PuraSim
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in Nigeria: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €0,51
Don't lose moneyFixed price before you leave, no surprises on your bill when you return.
Don't lose connectionHigh-speed internet as soon as you land, no need to search for WiFi.
Don't lose your numberYour SIM stays in: WhatsApp and your usual calls, active.
Don't lose timeNo queues or paperwork to buy a SIM at the airport.
Don't lose coverageConnect to top-tier local networks, not second-rate signals.
Don't lose your coolNo commitment, no small print, and a money-back guarantee.
Your next destination
Connect in 218 destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
Performance
Works with all your apps
Fast, stable connection on top-tier local networks. Peak performance in the apps you use every day.
Real connection speed5G
WhatsApp
Instagram
TikTok
Maps
YouTube
Spotify
Netflix
GmailBooking
Uber
Airbnb
Book, get around and browse at your destination with data from minute one — no hotel wifi or local SIMs needed.
- Stream Netflix & YouTube with no buffering
- Post stories and video-call instantly
- Google Maps always ready so you never get lost
FAQ
Everything clear about your eSIM
To travel to Nigeria, the best eSIM gives you full-speed data on the best local networks, with no roaming and real support. The PuraSim eSIM activates with a QR in 1 minute, keeps your number and WhatsApp and covers all of Nigeria from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSim eSIMs for Nigeria have plans by data and by days, so you only pay for what you need. No contracts, no lock-in: pick your plan, pay once and get data across Nigeria. See the available plans above. It is much cheaper than your carrier roaming.
Yes, by a lot. Traditional roaming can add €50-60 to your bill on a single trip in Europe. With a PuraSim eSIM you pay a fixed price for your Nigeria data, with no surprises or hidden charges, and you know exactly what you will spend before leaving home.
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM (almost all since 2018: iPhone XR/XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+ and many more). Dial *#06# on the dialer: if an EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM and you can use PuraSim in Nigeria without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in Nigeria with 4G/5G coverage in major cities and most tourist areas. You get full-speed internet for maps, social media, videos and video calls throughout the trip, from landing until you return home.
Connect to WiFi, open Settings, then Cellular, Add eSIM and scan the QR you receive by email. It takes under a minute and you can set it up before leaving home. In Nigeria you just turn on the eSIM data roaming and you are connected instantly.
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone, with no physical card. You buy your data plan for Nigeria, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in Nigeria as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in Nigeria, not from purchase. So you can install the eSIM calmly before travelling and it only activates when you arrive and connect.
Yes. Your usual SIM or eSIM stays active for your calls, SMS and your regular WhatsApp. The PuraSim eSIM is added separately for data only, so you do not lose your number or your chats.
Yes, all our Nigeria plans include hotspot to share internet. You can connect your laptop, tablet or a travel companion phone to your hotspot at no extra cost.
You can buy another Nigeria plan from the site in seconds, with no eSIM change or waiting. We also alert you when you are low on data so you never lose connection mid-trip.
The plan is data only, designed to give you internet in Nigeria. You can still call and message at no extra cost via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram using your eSIM data.
You have a money-back guarantee and 24/7 support. If something fails, our team helps until you are connected or refunds you. Write to us and we solve it right away.
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More about the Nigeria eSIM
Nigeria eSIM: internet without roaming
With a Nigeria eSIM you land in Lagos or Abuja with mobile data working from the very first minute, without looking for a shop or swapping your physical SIM. The plan connects to the local networks with the widest coverage, mainly MTN Nigeria, Airtel and Glo (Globacom), which are the ones that provide real 4G service in the big cities and much of the country. You install a QR code, activate and browse: maps, WhatsApp, translating signs or booking a transfer, without depending on the hotel Wi-Fi.
Roaming in Nigeria: why an eSIM is worth it
Nigeria is not part of the European Union, so there is no "roam like at home" here. With your usual Spanish carrier, every day connected in Nigeria can cost you between 10 and 15 €, and some plans charge for data outside your bundle at very high rates. On a one- or two-week trip that adds up easily. The eSIM removes that surprise on the bill: you pay a fixed, prepaid local data rate and know exactly how much you spend. It is the most expensive mistake made by travellers who arrive in West Africa without preparing beforehand.
How much does a Nigeria eSIM cost?
Plans start well below what several days of roaming would add up to. To give you an idea of the data: if you only use maps, messaging and a bit of social media, 1 GB covers a long weekend. For a one-week stay with normal use, between 3 and 5 GB is usual. If you travel for two weeks, work remotely or rely on video and video calls, aim for 10 GB or more. You can start with a tight plan and top up if you run short, with no strings attached and no commitment.
eSIM or SIM card in Nigeria
The local SIM card in Nigeria requires you to register with your ID (the country has a strict NIN registration system linked to every line), queue at a carrier's shop and often wait for activation. The eSIM is bought from Spain before you leave, arrives by email and installs in minutes with no in-person paperwork. On top of that, you keep your Spanish number active for bank SMS or calls, while data runs over the eSIM. All digital, with no plastic to lose or swap.
Does the eSIM work in Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt?
Yes. Coverage is solid in the major hubs: Lagos, the capital Abuja, Ibadan, Kano, Port Harcourt and Benin City have good 4G with MTN and Airtel. In rural areas or roads in the interior the signal is more patchy, which is normal across the whole country regardless of the carrier. Before travelling, check that your phone is eSIM compatible and unlocked. If you want to compare coverage by country, you have all the destinations available in the shop.
How do you activate the Nigeria eSIM?
After purchase you receive a QR code by email. You scan it from your phone's settings (mobile data or SIM section), add the plan and that's it. The ideal thing is to install it on Wi-Fi before leaving Spain and turn on data when you land in Nigeria. If it is your first time with this technology, follow our step-by-step eSIM guide and you will have it sorted in a couple of minutes. No shop, no queues and internet the moment you set foot in the airport.
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