Travel eSIM for Nigerians: data in 150+ countries, paid in naira
Buy a prepaid data eSIM for the UK, USA, Canada, Dubai, Ghana and 194+ other destinations on Nata. Plans start at ₦660, you pay from your Nata wallet, and the QR code lands in your email the moment payment goes through. No roaming bill, no local SIM hunt at the airport.
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Prices checked 25 October 2026, 8:20pm (Lagos time). Each destination page lists every plan.
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Popular destinations for Nigerian travellers
The United Kingdom is the single most common trip from Nigeria, for study, family and work, and a UK eSIM starts at ₦660. The USA (from ₦660) and Canada follow, then Dubai and the UAE for holidays and business, Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah, and Ghana, Kenya and South Africa across the continent. Schengen travellers heading to Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands or Malta each have a country plan, and traders flying to China, India, Qatar and Egypt are covered too.
Every plan on these pages is a data-only bundle: a set amount of data (from under 1GB to tens of GB) for a set number of days, on a local network in that country. Your Nigerian SIM stays in the phone for calls, SMS and bank OTPs; the eSIM supplies the internet. Prices are in naira and include everything, so what you see is what leaves your wallet.
How it works
- Pick the destination and plan. Open eSIM in the Nata app or on the web, choose the country, then the data size and validity that suit your trip.
- Pay from your Nata wallet. Fund the wallet by bank transfer if you need to, confirm with your PIN, and choose whether the eSIM is for you or a gift (enter their email).
- Scan the QR code. It arrives by email immediately and sits under eSIM orders in the app. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly; the plan starts counting when it first connects abroad.
What you get
- Delivery
- QR code by email, instantly
- Payment
- Naira, from your Nata wallet
- Your number
- Keep it; eSIM is a second, data-only line
- Validity
- Starts on first connection abroad
- Top-up
- Buy another plan any time
- Gifting
- Send to anyone by email
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone. That covers iPhone XR, XS and every iPhone since (except some models sold in mainland China), Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer (not the FE editions), the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip lines, Galaxy A54 5G, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent flagships from Huawei, Xiaomi, Motorola, Oppo, OnePlus and Sony. The quickest check is to dial *#06#: if an EID appears alongside your IMEI, the phone supports eSIM. Our full compatible phones list has model-by-model detail.
Why an eSIM instead of roaming or a local SIM
Roaming on a Nigerian SIM is billed per MB at premium rates or sold as short-lived bundles that cost several times more per GB than a local eSIM, and the bill can surprise you after the trip. A local SIM is cheaper than roaming but costs you time at the airport, usually needs passport registration, and gives you a number nobody knows. An eSIM is bought before you leave, costs a fixed amount in naira, keeps your own number live for WhatsApp and OTPs, and works the moment you land. For a one- or two-week trip it is the simplest option by some distance.
Frequently asked questions
Does my phone support eSIM?
Most phones from 2019 onwards do: iPhone XR, XS and every iPhone since (except some mainland-China models), Samsung Galaxy S20 to S23 and newer (not FE models), Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip, Galaxy A54 5G, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Huawei, Xiaomi, Motorola, Oppo, OnePlus and Sony flagships. To check, dial *#06# on your phone: if an EID number is listed, it supports eSIM.
How do I install the eSIM?
Connect to Wi-Fi, then on iPhone go to Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM > Use QR Code and scan the code from your email. On Android go to Settings > Connections (or Network) > SIM manager > Add eSIM > Scan QR code. Follow the on-screen steps; it takes about two minutes.
When should I activate it?
Install it at home on Wi-Fi before you travel, but keep the eSIM line's mobile data switched off until you land. The validity period starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in your destination, so installing early does not waste days.
Can I keep my Nigerian number and WhatsApp?
Yes. The eSIM is a second line for data only. Leave your MTN, Airtel, Glo or 9mobile SIM in the phone with its roaming data switched off; your number, WhatsApp and bank OTPs keep working as normal while the eSIM supplies the internet.
How is the eSIM delivered?
Instantly. After payment the QR code and installation details are emailed to you (or to the person you are gifting it to), and the order also appears under eSIM orders in the Nata app, where you can open the QR code again at any time.
What happens when the data finishes?
The eSIM simply stops passing data; there is no overage bill. Buy another plan for your destination on Nata and install it the same way. You can do that from abroad as long as you have Wi-Fi or any connection.
Is it cheaper than roaming?
Almost always. Nigerian networks bill roaming per MB at premium rates or sell short-lived roaming bundles that cost several times more per GB than a local eSIM. An eSIM gives you a fixed price for a fixed amount of data, paid in naira before you leave.
Can I top up or extend the eSIM?
Each plan is a fixed bundle. When it runs out or expires, buy a new plan on Nata and install it; it takes a couple of minutes.
Can I use the eSIM for calls and SMS?
No, these are data-only plans. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime or other internet calls over the eSIM data, and keep your Nigerian SIM for regular calls and SMS.
Can I buy an eSIM as a gift?
Yes. Choose "Buying for others" at checkout and enter the person's email address; the QR code and instructions go straight to them.
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Buy the eSIM before you fly, scan the QR code, and your data is ready when the plane doors open.