Global ride-hailing company, Uber, has announced its decision to end operations in Nigeria, bringing its 12-year presence in the country to an end.
The company said its Nigerian operations will be wound down effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following what it described as a thorough review of its business and changing investment priorities.
In a message to drivers, Uber said they would no longer receive rider trip requests through the Uber app from the effective date.
“We have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, effective September 2, 2026,” the company said.
Uber also informed customers about the decision, apologising for the disruption the move could cause and thanking Nigerians for using its platform since it launched in Lagos in 2014.
According to the company, the decision is part of a broader review of its investment focus across Africa. Uber said it intends to concentrate its resources on markets where it can create greater value for drivers and provide earning opportunities at scale while maintaining reliable services for riders.
The company clarified that its withdrawal from Nigeria is limited to the Nigerian and Ugandan markets and does not represent an exit from the wider Sub-Saharan African market.
Uber’s exit comes after more than a decade of operation in Nigeria, where it became one of the leading names in the country’s growing app-based transport industry.
The company entered Nigeria through Lagos in 2014 and subsequently expanded its ride-hailing services, connecting passengers with independent drivers. Its departure is expected to affect drivers, riders and businesses that rely on the platform for transportation services.
Uber has also confirmed that its Uber for Business services in Nigeria will be discontinued as part of the withdrawal.
The company said it is communicating with affected drivers, riders, employees and business partners as it manages the transition.
Uber further stated that its decision to leave Nigeria was not connected to the recent Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) directive concerning e-hailing operations at Nigerian airports.
The development marks a major change in Nigeria’s ride-hailing sector, which has become increasingly competitive with the presence of other platforms such as Bolt and inDrive.
Customers with outstanding account-related enquiries have also been given a limited period to contact Uber as the company completes the wind-down process.
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