Works in Lagos
Lagos is where most visitors to Nigeria head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Glo.
Nigeria eSIM
12 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
1 day
7 days
15 days
30 days
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1 day
3 days
7 days
15 days
30 days
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Unlimited plans run at full speed up to 3 GB a day, then at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Nigeria
- Glo
- Technology
- 3G/4G/5G
- Routed via
- United Kingdom
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
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Why RoamZivo for Nigeria
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Nigeria, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Nigeria
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Nigeria travel data guide
A Nigeria eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Nigeria that you install before you fly. Plans in Nigeria run on Glo, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 12 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $5.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Africa eSIM covers Nigeria and 20 other countries on one plan, from $8.99. The Global eSIM covers Nigeria and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Nigeria, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Nigeria from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Nigeria FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Nigeria?
It connects wherever Glo has signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Nigeria, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 1 day from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Nigeria?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Is 5 GB enough for a month in Nigeria?
5 GB is enough for a month in Nigeria if you mainly message, browse and use maps, and have WiFi for heavier use. For regular video calls or streaming on mobile data, the 30 day unlimited plan is the better fit.
Does the Nigeria eSIM come with a Nigerian phone number?
No, the Nigeria eSIM is data only and has no phone number. You cannot receive local calls or SMS on it. Your home SIM remains in the phone for those, and messaging apps work over the eSIM data.
What does unlimited mean on a Nigeria plan?
On a Nigeria plan, unlimited means full speed up to 3 GB per day, then up to 1 Mbps for the rest of that day. You are never cut off, and full speed returns the next day.
Should I install the eSIM before I fly to Nigeria?
Yes, install it on WiFi before you fly to Nigeria. Installing early does not use up the plan. The days start when the eSIM first connects to a network in Nigeria.
How do I stop my home SIM from using data abroad?
Turn off data roaming on your home SIM and set the Nigeria eSIM as the line for mobile data. Your home SIM can still take calls and SMS. Ask your carrier what they charge for those while you are abroad.
Can I top up my Nigeria eSIM?
Some Nigeria plans can be topped up and some cannot. The plan card shows which. If your plan has no top up and you run out, you will need to buy another plan and install it.
Why is my Nigeria eSIM not connecting after landing?
Check that the eSIM line is on, that it is selected for mobile data and that data roaming is enabled for it. Then restart the phone. If the Nigeria eSIM still shows no service, email support with your order number.
How do I top up if I run low?
Open My eSIMs, pick this eSIM and choose a top up. It goes onto the same eSIM, so there is no new QR code to scan.
