Nigeria: online usage penetration 2018-2027

Internet user penetration in Nigeria saw a slight increase between the years 2018 and 2022, going from around 26 percent to over 38 percent. As of 2022, the estimated number of internet users in the country was more than 83 million. Moreover, the share of the Nigerian population using the internet is expected to grow to approximately 48 percent by 2027.

Mobile internet user penetration in Nigeria

As for mobile internet user penetration in Nigeria, there is a slight increase too. As of 2023, around 40 percent of the Nigerian population was already using a mobile device to access the internet. In 2027, 51 percent of all internet users are expected to use a mobile device for internet access.

How much does mobile data cost in Nigeria?

Mobile internet user penetration rate partly depends on the price of mobile data. As of August 2023, the average price for 1 GB of mobile data in Nigeria was 0.39 U.S. dollars. The cheapest price for mobile internet in the country was 0.13 U.S. dollars, whereas the most expensive price was 1.64 U.S. dollars for 1GB.