Global ride-hailing company Uber has announced the termination of its operations in Nigeria, bringing its years of service in the country to an end as the company exits the Nigerian market effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
The development was communicated to drivers operating on the Uber platform through a notice issued by the company. In the message, Uber informed its driver-partners that they would no longer be able to receive requests from passengers through the application from the date of the shutdown.
The company said the decision was reached after a review of its business operations in Nigeria, although it did not give specific details about the factors that influenced the decision. Uber described the development as a difficult decision and acknowledged that the announcement would have a significant impact on members of its driver community.
In its message to drivers, the company expressed appreciation for their contributions throughout Uber’s time in Nigeria. It recognised the role drivers played in providing transportation services to residents and helping passengers move around cities through the ride-hailing platform.
Uber also reflected on the contribution its technology had made to Nigeria’s transportation sector, noting that its platform had connected passengers with independent drivers and provided an alternative means of accessing mobility services.
Over the years, app-based transportation services have become an important part of urban mobility in Nigeria, particularly in major cities where commuters have increasingly relied on digital platforms to request rides, locate drivers and make transportation arrangements.
Uber’s exit therefore represents a major development for Nigeria’s ride-hailing industry and is expected to affect both passengers who regularly depended on the platform and drivers who used the service as a means of earning income.
Although the company is discontinuing its ride-hailing operations, it said its support system would remain available for a limited period. Uber stated that its Help Centre would continue assisting drivers with questions and concerns arising from the shutdown until September 24, 2026.
The company did not indicate whether the decision was permanent or whether there were plans to reconsider its position in the Nigerian market in the future. It also did not provide further explanation regarding the business circumstances that led to the withdrawal in the notice sent to drivers.
Uber ended its communication by thanking its driver community for being part of its operations in Nigeria and for their contributions to the platform over the years.
The shutdown marks the end of Uber’s presence in a market where ride-hailing applications have played an increasingly visible role in reshaping transportation and how commuters connect with drivers.
The development is also likely to draw attention to the changing dynamics of Nigeria’s technology-driven transportation sector, particularly as companies operating in the space continue to navigate the business environment and evolving demands of the market.