Uber has officially ended its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria after 12 years, bringing its services in the country to a close on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
The company informed Nigerian riders and drivers of the decision in an email, saying it had conducted a review of its business before deciding to wind down operations. Uber first launched in Lagos in 2014 before expanding to other parts of Nigeria.
The exit also affects Uganda, where Uber has simultaneously stopped operations. The latest withdrawals follow the company’s previous exits from Tanzania and Côte d’Ivoire. Uber’s remaining African markets are now Ghana, Kenya, Egypt and South Africa.
Uber’s departure comes amid challenging operating conditions across several African markets, including rising fuel costs, currency pressures and intense competition. In Nigeria, the company faced competition from platforms such as Bolt and inDrive, while drivers had raised concerns over fares and commission structures.
The company’s global restructuring efforts have also involved significant workforce reductions and a strategic focus on areas such as autonomous vehicles and other higher-margin technologies.
Although ride-hailing services have ceased in Nigeria and Uganda, Uber said customer support and help centres in both countries will remain available until September 23 to address outstanding account, payment and driver offboarding issues.
The withdrawal marks the end of a significant chapter for Nigeria’s ride-hailing industry.
