16 plans · from $0.99
Carriers: Glo
Coverage: 5G, 4G/LTE, 3G
Last updated date: July 18, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Buy now — activate within 90 days
Your QR code will be sent right after payment. Your plan starts when you first connect to a local network at your destination.
16 plans
Find your destination and pick the perfect plan by data volume and days!
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Delivered instantly to your email.
Activate your eSIM upon arrival — your internet will start working right away.
A local SIM card in Nigeria can be useful for cheaper calls and internet access. However, with a Vlex eSIM you can avoid the hassle and get online without having to swap physical SIM cards.
Mobile internet speed in Nigeria varies by region and operator, but in major cities such as Lagos and Abuja it can reach around 10–20 Mbps. With an eSIM you can enjoy a stable internet connection with good speeds.
Yes, most modern smartphones, such as iPhone and Samsung Galaxy, support eSIM. Before traveling to Nigeria, make sure your phone is compatible with this technology so you can use it without any issues.
Mobile network coverage in Nigeria is quite extensive, especially in cities and along major transport routes. With a Vlex eSIM you can stay connected even in more remote areas where internet access may be limited.
Using an eSIM in Nigeria is usually much cheaper than roaming, as you avoid high international call and data charges. With an eSIM you benefit from local data rates, which can significantly reduce your connectivity costs.
QR arrived a minute after payment. Installed at home over Wi-Fi, data switched on automatically at the arrival airport.
Smooth checkout, QR in about two minutes. Not a single dropout during the trip.
Third purchase here. Pay, scan, go — still works every time.
Couldn't find the QR setting on my Samsung at first. Support replied quickly and walked me through it.
First time using an eSIM — the email guide got me set up in three minutes.
My main SIM stayed in place, bank SMS kept coming while data went through the eSIM. Handy.
Carrier and local SIM prices are approximate for comparison purposes.
For “Nigeria”, exact prices for local SIM cards and carriers are still being updated. The table below shows approximate data for similar destinations.
| Parameter | Vlex eSIM | SIM Nigeria | T-Mobile | Verizon | AT&T | Vodafone | Orange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per 1 GB | from $1.04 | ~$3.16 | ~$15.79 | ~$18.95 | ~$17.89 | ~$13.68 | ~$12.63 |
| Activation | Instantly via QR | At airport/office | Call/office | Call/office | Call/office | Call/office | Call/office |
| Price transparency | Fixed | Package / MB | Per day | Per day | Per day | Per day | Per day |
| Hidden fees | No | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible |
| Need a physical SIM card | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Availability | Online, 24/7 | On site | Office / Call | Office / Call | Office / Call | Office / Call | Office / Call |
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