BREAKING: Uber Ends 12-Year Nigeria Operations, Shuts Down Services Today
Ride-hailing giant Uber has announced its decision to exit the Nigerian market after 12 years of operations.
The company said its services in Nigeria would be discontinued effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following what it described as a “thorough review” of its business operations in the country.
In a message to users, Uber said, “After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, effective 2 September 2026.”
Uber launched its ride-hailing service in Lagos in 2014 before expanding to other Nigerian cities, becoming one of the country’s leading app-based transportation platforms.
Reflecting on its time in Nigeria, the company expressed appreciation to users for trusting its platform to connect them with independent transportation providers.
“Since we first launched in Lagos in 2014, it has been an absolute privilege to be a part of your daily life connecting you with independent transportation providers,” Uber said.
The company acknowledged that its departure could disrupt the routines of riders and assured affected drivers, riders and local employees of support during the transition.
“We know this may cause disruption to your routine, and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience,” it added.
Uber’s exit comes amid a broader restructuring of its global operations.
The company announced plans to cut about 3,300 jobs, representing roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, as it seeks to simplify its operations and concentrate investments on key growth areas.
The departure marks the end of Uber’s 12-year presence in Nigeria and is expected to reshape the country’s increasingly competitive ride-hailing sector.
The company said its services in Nigeria would be discontinued effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following what it described as a “thorough review” of its business operations in the country.
In a message to users, Uber said, “After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, effective 2 September 2026.”
Uber launched its ride-hailing service in Lagos in 2014 before expanding to other Nigerian cities, becoming one of the country’s leading app-based transportation platforms.
Reflecting on its time in Nigeria, the company expressed appreciation to users for trusting its platform to connect them with independent transportation providers.
“Since we first launched in Lagos in 2014, it has been an absolute privilege to be a part of your daily life connecting you with independent transportation providers,” Uber said.
The company acknowledged that its departure could disrupt the routines of riders and assured affected drivers, riders and local employees of support during the transition.
“We know this may cause disruption to your routine, and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience,” it added.
Uber’s exit comes amid a broader restructuring of its global operations.
The company announced plans to cut about 3,300 jobs, representing roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, as it seeks to simplify its operations and concentrate investments on key growth areas.
The departure marks the end of Uber’s 12-year presence in Nigeria and is expected to reshape the country’s increasingly competitive ride-hailing sector.
