Uber has officially ended its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria after 12 years of providing transportation services in the country.
The global ride-hailing company announced its exit from Nigeria, with the shutdown taking effect on September 2, 2026.
Uber launched its operations in Lagos in 2014 before expanding to other Nigerian cities, becoming one of the major players in the country’s rapidly growing e-hailing industry.
The company said the decision followed a review of its business priorities and investment focus across Africa.
However, Uber did not specifically state that its Nigerian operations were unprofitable or identify any particular challenge in the country as the reason for the withdrawal.
The company has also dismissed suggestions that its exit was linked to recent restrictions affecting e-hailing services at Nigerian airports.
With its departure, Uber will no longer be available to riders in Nigeria, marking the end of a 12-year presence in one of Africa’s largest economies.
Uber’s exit also comes as competition in Nigeria’s ride-hailing sector has intensified, with several local and international platforms offering alternatives to commuters.
The company said its Help Centre will remain available until September 23, 2026, to assist customers and drivers with outstanding issues relating to their accounts and services.
Following its withdrawal from Nigeria and Uganda, Uber’s operations in Africa will continue in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa.
Uber’s departure is expected to have an impact on thousands of drivers and riders who relied on the platform, while competitors are likely to seek to attract its former users and drivers.
